Curacao

[Member #4643]

Definitely not walkable. There are no hotels within a realistic walk of campo. It's by the airport and up a hill. You'll need to drive. The parking lot is safe and has security. Just drive. You definitely need a car in curacao.

I have been to Curacao and definitely don't like to drive there. If I stayed at the Hilton (where I can go diving during the day without the need to drive anywhere), the drive only looks to be about 15 minutes. Any thoughts on taxis / Uber to do my nightly mongering? Thanks.

[Gagoo]

I'm in Curacao now for 6 more nights, I have a rental car also. If anyone wants to go hunting, let me know.

[HumanBeing1]

How far of a walk is it from the Renaissance to Campo? Is it even possible to walk? I will still get a car but prefer to walk if I can.

Definitely not walkable. There are no hotels within a realistic walk of campo. It's by the airport and up a hill. You'll need to drive. The parking lot is safe and has security. Just drive. You definitely need a car in curacao.

[Usa33]

I was there last year with a buddy. We both party hard. We stayed at the Renaissance and loved it. Drove after drinking many times with no issues. The drive from the city to campo is simple. It's one lane much of the way so you don't even really get a chance to speed. I really wouldn't worry about it as long as you're not black out drunk.

I'd highly recommend staying in Willemstad or somewhere on the south coast and drive to Campo as needed. It's a 15 min drive from Willemstad and it gives you opportunity to do a lot of other stuff between Campo visits.

How far of a walk is it from the Renaissance to Campo? Is it even possible to walk? I will still get a car but prefer to walk if I can.

[Mose]

The Hilton has a excellent dive shop, Caribbean Sea Sports, I have been diving with them for years. The Hilton is a good hotel, easy drive to the airport and into town. When in Curacao you definitely need a car. I have been coming to Curacao for the past 15 yrs, Campo is safe, some of the local places that are mentioned are not in very good areas. Campo is an adult candy store with cheap prices.

The parking at Renaissance is excellent. It's a garage inside of the Renaissance property. Perfectly safe, and free. There is an attached complex with numerous restaurants and bars. The walk from the Renaissance to willemstad is 10 minutes or so over the pontoon Bridge and perfectly safe. We stumbled back drunk every night with no problems. 27 Curaao is a very cool bar Nieuwestraat has a lot of cool bars. You'll see them. There was even one outdoor bar around there doing kareoke one of the nights. That was fun.

As far as dive shops, I don't know if the Renaissance has one. We used the dive bus. Great guys and were very helpful. I definitely recommend them. It's maybe 15 minutes south of willemstad but there are several good dives around there. I think it was $50/ day for dive equipment (we brought our own wet suit, mask, fins, snorkel and boots).

Loved Curaao. Would go back anytime.

[HumanBeing1]

HB1.

Is the parking at the Renaissance next to the hotel?

Also, do you know if they have a good dive shop?

LBW.

The parking at Renaissance is excellent. It's a garage inside of the Renaissance property. Perfectly safe, and free. There is an attached complex with numerous restaurants and bars. The walk from the Renaissance to willemstad is 10 minutes or so over the pontoon Bridge and perfectly safe. We stumbled back drunk every night with no problems. 27 Curaçao is a very cool bar Nieuwestraat has a lot of cool bars. You'll see them. There was even one outdoor bar around there doing kareoke one of the nights. That was fun.

As far as dive shops, I don't know if the Renaissance has one. We used the dive bus. Great guys and were very helpful. I definitely recommend them. It's maybe 15 minutes south of willemstad but there are several good dives around there. I think it was $50/ day for dive equipment (we brought our own wet suit, mask, fins, snorkel and boots).

Loved Curaçao. Would go back anytime.

[Hckymn]

HB1.

Is the parking at the Renaissance next to the hotel?

Also, do you know if they have a good dive shop?

LBW.

LBW,

I stay at the Renaissance when I go and directly across the street from the hotel entrance is parking. The entrance is on a pretty well watched street, surrounded by some high end shopping and places to eat. It is a pretty nice area actually.

Being an avid diver myself, the last time I was there I tried out "Divers of the Caribbean". Staff was pretty cool and they offer a lot of shore dives close by their shop, which is just across the bridge from the Renaissance. Myself and a buddy are heading that way over Labor Day weekend. He doesn't know it yet, but I'm dragging his ass to do some dives. He may even read this and find out haha. Enjoy your trip!

Hckymn.

[Larry David]

I can definitely understand and appreciate your advice. But I got caught in Tijuana one time where I almost went to a Mexican prison over an officer simply shaking me down for money. I would love to stay outside of Campo in a perfect world but I would still need to drive to my hotel when I plan on drinking a freaking ton. Although I am an excellent drunk driver, I would hate to end up in prison for drinking and driving. What are the odd of this happening to me? Also, how safe is the safe that they give you in the bedrooms in campo?

Drink driving is pretty common on Curacao. Just be careful rounding the cliffs near the bay bridge. You don't want to drive off the road there. Cops in curaçao aren't going to shake you down. It's still a part of the Dutch kingdom, and the Dutch are very liberal when it comes to personal freedoms. Just don't speed or run over someone's pet or goat, or other property. That will likely cost you some coin. Be sure to keep the doors locked while driving. Once, a drunk walker tried to get in while I was stopped for a red light on my way from Campo.

[LuvBlkWomen]

I was there last year with a buddy. We both party hard. We stayed at the Renaissance and loved it. Drove after drinking many times with no issues. The drive from the city to campo is simple. It's one lane much of the way so you don't even really get a chance to speed. I really wouldn't worry about it as long as you're not black out drunk.

I'd highly recommend staying in Willemstad or somewhere on the south coast and drive to Campo as needed. It's a 15 min drive from Willemstad and it gives you opportunity to do a lot of other stuff between Campo visits.

HB1.

Is the parking at the Renaissance next to the hotel?

Also, do you know if they have a good dive shop?

LBW.

[HumanBeing1]

I can definitely understand and appreciate your advice. But I got caught in Tijuana one time where I almost went to a Mexican prison over an officer simply shaking me down for money. I would love to stay outside of Campo in a perfect world but I would still need to drive to my hotel when I plan on drinking a freaking ton. Although I am an excellent drunk driver, I would hate to end up in prison for drinking and driving. What are the odd of this happening to me? Also, how safe is the safe that they give you in the bedrooms in campo?

I was there last year with a buddy. We both party hard. We stayed at the Renaissance and loved it. Drove after drinking many times with no issues. The drive from the city to campo is simple. It's one lane much of the way so you don't even really get a chance to speed. I really wouldn't worry about it as long as you're not black out drunk.

I'd highly recommend staying in Willemstad or somewhere on the south coast and drive to Campo as needed. It's a 15 min drive from Willemstad and it gives you opportunity to do a lot of other stuff between Campo visits.

[Usa33]

I can definitely understand and appreciate your advice. But I got caught in Tijuana one time where I almost went to a Mexican prison over an officer simply shaking me down for money. I would love to stay outside of Campo in a perfect world but I would still need to drive to my hotel when I plan on drinking a freaking ton. Although I am an excellent drunk driver, I would hate to end up in prison for drinking and driving. What are the odd of this happening to me? Also, how safe is the safe that they give you in the bedrooms in campo?

[Usa33]

Pacsafe. Google it and buy one large enough for a laptop. Unless you're going to sleep all day and do nothing but drink and fuck all night every night, get a hotel on the beach or in Pietermaai. There is good food and some nice beaches, and a decent party scene on the island. Enjoy it, stay somewhere you don't need to worry about your stuff getting stolen. You can still get in 8 hours of fucking every day if you get to Campo in the evening.

No matter where you stay, you will need a car. Do yourself a favor and explore. As for where to stay, note that the refinery is active and it smells. The wind tends to blow from the east. Blue bay and Piscadera are downwind. That includes the Hilton and Marriott. I suggest you look for a place from Punda south to Mambo beach.

I can definitely understand and appreciate your advice. But I got caught in Tijuana one time where I almost went to a Mexican prison over an officer simply shaking me down for money. I would love to stay outside of Campo in a perfect world but I would still need to drive to my hotel. Although I am an excellent drunk driver, I would hate to end up in prison for drinking and driving. What are the odd of this happening to me?

[Larry David]

So I decided to schedule the trip to Campo Alegro. I took the time off of work and have all of my affairs in order to go in October. I'm thinking I will go in time for the weekend and stay at the resort and figure oy the rest from there. I'm wondering about how much cash I should bring and how to keep it safe along with an expensive laptop and say 2 bags. Any advice or criticism?

Pacsafe. Google it and buy one large enough for a laptop. Unless you're going to sleep all day and do nothing but drink and fuck all night every night, get a hotel on the beach or in Pietermaai. There is good food and some nice beaches, and a decent party scene on the island. Enjoy it, stay somewhere you don't need to worry about your stuff getting stolen. You can still get in 8 hours of fucking every day if you get to Campo in the evening.

No matter where you stay, you will need a car. Do yourself a favor and explore. As for where to stay, note that the refinery is active and it smells. The wind tends to blow from the east. Blue bay and Piscadera are downwind. That includes the Hilton and Marriott. I suggest you look for a place from Punda south to Mambo beach.

[Crjsim]

So I decided to schedule the trip to Campo Alegro. I took the time off of work and have all of my affairs in order to go in October. I'm thinking I will go in time for the weekend and stay at the resort and figure oy the rest from there. I'm wondering about how much cash I should bring and how to keep it safe along with an expensive laptop and say 2 bags. Any advice or criticism?

As far I know Campo hire safe, just ask for one at the counter when you arrive.

[Tbird]

So I decided to schedule the trip to Campo Alegro. I took the time off of work and have all of my affairs in order to go in October. I'm thinking I will go in time for the weekend and stay at the resort and figure oy the rest from there. I'm wondering about how much cash I should bring and how to keep it safe along with an expensive laptop and say 2 bags. Any advice or criticism?

My suggestion would be NOT to bring a huge amount of cash, just take it out of the ATM as you go along. Machines disburse both ANG and USD. Make sure your bank (s) know you will be out of the country. Bring a few different cards as backup.

Unless you absolutely need it, do not bring a very expensive laptop. Something simple for communication will suffice. After all, you are going to the island to fuck, not look at Excel spreadsheets. .

If you are booking a room inside Campo, they might let you park inside.

Most importantly. Rent a car, do NOT use taxis. Also go get a local SIM. You will need data. Campo wi fi is dreadful. So, bring a working unlocked phone. Note: girls communicate almost exclusively through Whatsapp.