Returned from 5 days in Border Towns.
Accommodation:
Serviced apartment near the action. $38/night.
Scene:
As described in recent reports. Prices up slightly.
Highlights:
GFE was next level.
Overall: 8.5/10 - One of my favourites.
Happy to answer questions.
Border Towns — trip report March 2026
Started by SacramentoSal · 18 Mar 2026 · 1921 views
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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19 Mar 2026 at 13:23
This matches my experience. Border Towns is underrated.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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21 Mar 2026 at 13:46
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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23 Mar 2026 at 10:19
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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26 Mar 2026 at 05:49
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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27 Mar 2026 at 14:56
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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27 Mar 2026 at 16:48
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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27 Mar 2026 at 17:48
I was there in February and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $146/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $146/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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27 Mar 2026 at 19:03
How does it compare to the Philippines?
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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