Is it okay to use ATMs late in the evening in Curacao or should I stick to daytime withdrawals only? I am a single woman travelling so want to be safe.
I stayed in a shared artist loft near Seru Loraweg. Used an RBC ATM around 8:30 PM - quiet but well-lit, with occasional cars passing. Curaçao feels safer than many places I’ve worked, but still - using cash machines late at night should be a backup, not a habit. Plan withdrawals earlier and use digital payments where possible.
My card worked fine at Banco di Caribe ATMs, even late in the evening. One night in Punda, I withdrew cash after dinner and there were still people walking about, street performers even. Curaçao has that vibrant-but-safe vibe, but don’t get too relaxed. I always use ATMs attached to well-lit commercial areas and avoid standalone kiosks.
I visited Curaçao from Colombia and stayed near Otrobanda. Tried an ATM at a gas station around 10 PM - it was operational, but the area was deserted. Didn’t feel unsafe exactly, just uncomfortable. Most locals I spoke to said they avoid cash withdrawals late at night unless they’re at the airport or inside resorts. Safer and more convenient in the morning.
Withdrawing cash after dark in Curaçao felt fine for me. I used the MCB Bank ATM on Schottegatweg around 9:45 PM - the street was lit, a few food spots still open nearby. If you’re wondering about ATM safety at night in Curaçao, the capital is tourist-friendly. That said, I wouldn’t recommend withdrawing in isolated beach zones or residential areas after hours.