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Curacao
Southern Caribbean
Vacation Planning Guide

Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge

Oceanfront

Willemstad

Walking tour

All Images © Weston Images

Entry Requirements:

A valid U.S. passport or proof of citizenship (original Birth Certificate with a raised seal or certified copy together with a photo ID), and an onward or return ticket.

Official Language:

Dutch, Papiamento, English, Spanish

Average Temperature:

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
79°	80°	80°	82°	82°	83°	83°	84°	85°	84°	82°	80°

Average Days No Rain:

Jan	Feb	Mar	APR	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
17	20	24	26	27	23	22	23	24	22	25	15

Currency:

The Netherlands Antilles florin; US$ is widely accepted

Geography:

Curacao is 38 miles long, up to 7.5 miles wide, and it's highest point is 1,239 feet above sea level. Curacao is
outside the hurricane belt, and portions of the island are mountainous. Curacao is the "C" in the ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire). Willemstad is the capital.

Population:

172,000

Travel Seasons:

Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter.
Low Season: Easter to mid-December
Spring Break: March & April

Flying Time from:

Los Angeles: 8 hours 30 minutes
Atlanta: 3 hours 30 minutes
Chicago: 6 hours 30 minutes
New York: 5 hours 30 minutes
Miami: 2 hours 30 minutes
San Juan: 1 hour 30 minutes
Toronto: 6 hours
Caracas: 45 minutes

Shopping:

Swiss Watches
French Perfumes
English China
Italian & French Designer Clothes
Irish Crystal
Silver
Norwegian Ceramics
English Cashmere
Handcrafts
African Jewelry
Batik cloths

Activities:

Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Swimming
Sailing
Water-skiing
Parasailing
Kayaking
Deep-sea fishing
Golf
Nightlife
Casinos

Major Attractions:

Curacao National Underwater Seaquarium (& Beach)
Marine Park - 400+ species of marine life.
Curacao National Park and Boca Tabla
Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge - floating bridge for pedestrians.
Mikve-Israel Emanuel Synagogue - oldest synagogue in the Western
Hemisphere.
Curacao Museum - view artifacts of the Caiquettio Indians.
Floating Market
Fort Amsterdam
Curacao Golf & Squash Club.
Jan Thiel Bay - snorkeling.
Caracas Bay - scuba diving.
Westpunt, Knip, Kline Knip, Daaibooi, and Santa Barbara beaches.

Map:

Want more information:

Curacao Tourist Board

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Curacao
Southern Caribbean
Vacation Planning Guide