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About the island
Curacaois known for what it doesn't have.
There are no nightclubs, casinos, or nude beaches. It is an island
with 33 beaches, fine dining, and luxury hotels.
Capital: Willemstad
Location: Curaçao (pronounced [kura'são])
is an island in the southern part of the Caribbean Sea off the coast
of Venezuela.
Size: 476 square miles
Population: 173.400
Language: Papiamento, Dutch, Spanish and English
Climate: Curaçao has a semi-arid savanna-like
climate and lies outside of the hurricane belt.
Currency: Guilder
Tourism info:
Getting there from Miami:
Attractions
Curaçao is a perfect place for diving, but
as you will find, our island has so much more to offer. There are
dozens of undiscovered adventures to be enjoyed. Ranging from practicing
water sports to visiting 17th century architecture sites, from enjoying
tennis to enjoying world-class cuisine, from playing golf in our sunny
climate to visiting high-standard casinos. So if you are looking for
more than just a dive vacation, Curaçao has something out-of-the-ordinary
for everybody.
See a birds eye view of the region with
our Google Caribbean
Map.
Getting around
The
airport in Curacao is named Hato International
Airport. The International Airport has the longest runway in
the Caribbean at 3,410 meters in length.
The customer information desk is located in the corridor between the
check-in area and the entrance to the departure hall and can be reached
at (599) 839-3111
If you plan
to rent a car in Curacao, be aware you will be driving on the left.
The only islands in the Caribbean where you drive on the right are
Aruba, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Martinique, and
the Netherlands Antilles.
Taxi service is available on the island. Although metered rates vary,
they are reasonable and are fixed by law. Bicycles and scooters are
also available for rent at most popular tourist centers.
You can use your home driver’s license but you'll need to purchase
a temporary Curacao driver's license for $20. Remember, when you take
to the road, British rules apply, so keep to the left. Pedestrians
should remember to look right before crossing streets.
Rental cars are also available.
United State diplomatic representation
Embassy of Netherlands
4200 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202)
244-5300
Fax: (202) 362-3430
www.netherlands-embassy.org
Consulate-General of
Netherlands
701 Brickell Ave, 5th floor, Miami, FL 33131
Phone: (786)
866-0480
Fax: (786) 866-0497
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