Planning my first trip to General Information in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from the US and have experience in a few different countries but this would be my first time in General Information.
Thanks for any help!
Getting a SIM card in General Information
Started by OzzieTravels · 22 Mar 2026 · 1907 views
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22 Mar 2026 at 22:17
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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23 Mar 2026 at 01:09
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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23 Mar 2026 at 14:05
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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23 Mar 2026 at 15:07
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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23 Mar 2026 at 20:14
Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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23 Mar 2026 at 20:46
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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24 Mar 2026 at 02:57
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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24 Mar 2026 at 05:09
Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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24 Mar 2026 at 09:24
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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24 Mar 2026 at 18:13
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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25 Mar 2026 at 02:20
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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25 Mar 2026 at 05:22
This matches my experience. General Information is one of my favorites.
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25 Mar 2026 at 13:31
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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26 Mar 2026 at 02:48
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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26 Mar 2026 at 12:13
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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26 Mar 2026 at 21:54
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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