Curacao:
The Island Territory of Curacao is one of five small islands that make up the Netherlands Antilles and part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; the capital city of Curacao is Willemstad and has a population of 140,796 people.
Curacao enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the Caribbean. The main economic activities of the island are oil refining, tourism and financial services. People that visit Curacao visit for the unique culture, amiable people, water sports, casinos and duty-free shopping.
The easiest way to see Willemstad is to take a 75 minute tour, to see the highlights of the city. Some of the highlights of the city include the Waterfort Arches, Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, the Jewish Cultural Historical Museum, Museum Kura Hulanda one of the largest in the Caribbean, Curacao Museum, the Maritime Museum and the Floating Market.
Some of the best beaches in Curacao include, Klein Curacao the longest and whitest beach, Blue Bay Beach northwest of Willemstad is a popular spot for visitors because of its soft sand, Playa Piskado or Playa Grandi a popular spot for snorkeling and diving.
After the fun in the sun, the nightlife in Curacao comes alive in casinos, bars, and lounges as well as Art Galleries and shopping centers.
Curacao Facts:
- Population: 160,000
- Capital: Willemstad
- Area: 444 sq km
- Language: Papiamento and Dutch
- Ethnic groups: mixed black (85%), other (15%)
- Government type: Parliamentary
- Independence: None (part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands)
- Major religion: Roman Catholic (80%)
- Life expectancy: 74 years (men), 79 years (women)
- Monetary unit: Netherlands Antillean guilder, also called the Florin.
- Electricity: 110-130 V, 50Hz
- GMT Time: -4hr. Daylight savings time is not applied.
- International dialling code: +599
- Tourist Season: December through March
- National Airlines: Dutch Caribbean Airlines
- Driver's License: We recommend an International license. Must be 21 to 25 years old, depending on the rental agency, and you must have a credit card.
- Entry Requirements: Valid passport required and ongoing or return ticket.
- Requirred Vaccines: None
- Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada: Travel Report of Curacao
What's the weather like in Curacao?
| Curacao Year Round Temperatures |
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Average High |
28 |
29 |
30 |
30 |
31 |
31 |
31 |
31 |
31 |
31 |
30 |
29 |
| Average Low |
20 |
20 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
23 |
24 |
24 |
23 |
23 |
22 |
21 |
| Rainfall (mm) |
50 |
20 |
10 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
30 |
40 |
40 |
80 |
90 |
90 |
Map of Curacao