Safety info for Safety & Police:
General: Reasonable in tourist areas.
Watch Out: Avoid residential areas at night.
Scams: Overpriced bar touts.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Safety & Police — comparing to other destinations
Started by BayAreaBob · 12 Mar 2026 · 1836 views
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12 Mar 2026 at 00:56
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13 Mar 2026 at 11:04
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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13 Mar 2026 at 20:39
Did you use an agency or find girls at online?
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14 Mar 2026 at 17:42
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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15 Mar 2026 at 08:54
This matches my experience. Safety & Police is underrated.
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16 Mar 2026 at 20:55
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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18 Mar 2026 at 09:05
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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20 Mar 2026 at 02:56
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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21 Mar 2026 at 14:15
100% agree. The value is hard to beat.
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22 Mar 2026 at 03:53
I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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22 Mar 2026 at 14:36
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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23 Mar 2026 at 12:39
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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24 Mar 2026 at 16:52
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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25 Mar 2026 at 22:51
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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26 Mar 2026 at 22:32
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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27 Mar 2026 at 09:53
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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27 Mar 2026 at 10:56
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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