Willemstad

Law Enforcement

Police often seemed to look away. People expected confiscation if caught and sometimes talked about bribes. If you were under 18, they said you’d need a parent or supervisor to collect you from the station. Those were expectations, not guarantees.

Where to Buy Marijuana

Walk around Punda as a young male tourist and somebody might approach you. Big clubs had offers too. Often it was crappy Colombian, better than nothing.

Penstraat: the old drive-through account

Penstraat had a drive-through, down a small street in Punda. It could look scary to visitors. Someone would come to the window and ask what you wanted. Chaiba meant weed. Five guilders got a pack of Jamaican that wasn’t great but got you stoned. Other stuff was offered, but I’d pass.

Pinkhouse near Jan Sofat

Pinkhouse, near Jan Sofat and the richer part of town, had hash, Jamaican weed and skunk. Quality was okay. Say what you wanted to spend and somebody brought it over.

The Marchena account

Marchena Hardware was nearer the airport. Jamaican Rastas offered decent green skunk, usually around half a gram for five guilders. It was deep in the neighborhood and I wouldn’t go alone.

Nightclub purchases

There were offers in clubs, for weed and other things. Quality varied and was usually bad. Picking somebody by appearance wasn’t a reliable tip.

Local connections

For price and quality, I’d call a local. They might deliver, though not for a gram. “Know an experienced stoner on Curaçao, like me.”

Marijuana Prices

$60 for about 25 grams. The currency is unclear.

Types of Marijuana

Skunk and Purple Haze were common. Dutch names sometimes meant locally grown weed. The climate and soil could produce something potent with amazing flavor.