Returned from 5 days in Safety & Police.
Accommodation:
Guest house near the action. $67/night.
Scene:
Improved recently. Fair pricing.
Highlights:
Great provider on day 3.
Overall: 8.5/10 - One of my favourites.
Happy to answer questions.
Safety & Police — trip report March 2026
Started by SunshineSteve · 19 Mar 2026 · 1502 views
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19 Mar 2026 at 05:51
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20 Mar 2026 at 06:18
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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21 Mar 2026 at 02:20
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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22 Mar 2026 at 11:08
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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23 Mar 2026 at 04:34
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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24 Mar 2026 at 12:08
This matches my experience. Safety & Police is one of my favorites.
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25 Mar 2026 at 07:42
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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25 Mar 2026 at 20:15
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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26 Mar 2026 at 04:56
This matches my experience. Safety & Police is great value.
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26 Mar 2026 at 05:09
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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26 Mar 2026 at 12:47
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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26 Mar 2026 at 14:19
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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26 Mar 2026 at 20:27
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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27 Mar 2026 at 13:04
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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27 Mar 2026 at 20:32
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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This matches my experience. Safety & Police is great value.
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28 Mar 2026 at 00:32
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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28 Mar 2026 at 02:16
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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