Visited Curacao for 5 days. Enjoyable experience. Scene is improved. Pricing up slightly.
Spent $116/day. Best part: friendliness.
Overall: 9/10. Would return.
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Curacao — ATM and cash tips
Started by OzzieTravels · 18 Mar 2026 · 1679 views
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18 Mar 2026 at 12:12
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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22 Mar 2026 at 13:32
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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24 Mar 2026 at 09:27
This matches my experience. Curacao is underrated.
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24 Mar 2026 at 11:45
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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24 Mar 2026 at 19:43
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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24 Mar 2026 at 20:01
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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25 Mar 2026 at 13:37
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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How does it compare to Czech Republic?
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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