Been thinking about visiting General Information and wanted to get the latest intel from those who've been recently.
Specifically interested in:
1. Current price ranges
2. Best areas to base yourself
3. Any safety concerns
4. How's the quality compared to the Philippines?
Any recent trip reports would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Uber/transport in General Information
Started by CalgaryKevin · 16 Mar 2026 · 2231 views
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17 Mar 2026 at 03:27
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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17 Mar 2026 at 10:55
Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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17 Mar 2026 at 12:40
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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17 Mar 2026 at 15:14
Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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17 Mar 2026 at 17:37
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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17 Mar 2026 at 20:00
This matches my experience. General Information is great value.
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18 Mar 2026 at 04:42
I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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18 Mar 2026 at 12:50
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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18 Mar 2026 at 16:15
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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18 Mar 2026 at 17:38
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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19 Mar 2026 at 00:46
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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19 Mar 2026 at 09:04
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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19 Mar 2026 at 17:46
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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20 Mar 2026 at 00:20
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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20 Mar 2026 at 08:10
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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20 Mar 2026 at 11:16
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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20 Mar 2026 at 18:27
I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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21 Mar 2026 at 00:10
How does it compare to Colombia?
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