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Curaçao

Americas • CaribbeanWillemstadNetherlands Antillean guilder (ANG) · ƒ

CW, Curacao, Kòrsou, Country of Curaçao, Land Curaçao, Pais Kòrsou

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Names & aliases

CuraçaoCountry of CuraçaoCWCuracaoKòrsouLand CuraçaoPais Kòrsou

Quick facts

Need-to-know at a glance

Capital

Willemstad

Currency

Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG) · ƒ

Languages

English, Dutch, Papiamento

Population

156,115

Area

444 km²

Calling code

+599

Driving side

Right-hand

Pre-trip intel

Safety & entry

Advisories and border basics from our stored feeds.

Safety outlook

Advisory pending

Not available.

Source: U.S. Department of State

Entry & Docs

Visas, customs & paperwork

Countries eligible for a visa-free entry are shown in green on image to the right. Other countries require obtaining a visa, which is valid for Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and the Caribbean Netherlands and allows multiple entry for a maximum period of 90 days within 180 days. The maximum uninterrupted stay in one of the individual countries is 30 days. The visa is not valid for the European part of the Netherlands.

Countries eligible for a visa-free entry are shown in green on image to the right.
Other countries require obtaining a visa, which is valid for Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and the Caribbean Netherlands and allows multiple entry for a maximum period of 90 days within 180 days. The maximum uninterrupted stay in one of the individual countries is 30 days. The visa is not valid for the European part of the Netherlands.

Source: Wikivoyage

On the ground

Getting around & connectivity

Practical notes from Wikivoyage sections.

Transport

Getting around

Not available.

Source: Wikivoyage

Connectivity

Wi-Fi, SIMs & staying online

Not available.

Source: Wikivoyage

Local wisdom

Etiquette, tipping & staying well

Etiquette & respect

* Diving and snorkeling: The clear waters and maritime life make it an ideal diving destination. Divers are, after cruise ship tourists, the largest group of tourists. Plenty of dive schools offer courses and certifications. *Christoffel National Park http://carmabi.org +5999 864-0363 West Point. A national park that is run by the Carmabi Foundation. Christoffel National Park is home to Boca Grandi, Indian caves where you can see paintings left by the Arawak Indians and Mount Christoffel. (At 1292 high, Mount Christoffel is the highest point in Curaçao.) *Shete Boka National Park http://carmabi.org +5999 864-0444 West Point. A natio…

Diving and snorkeling: The clear waters and maritime life make it an ideal diving destination. Divers are, after cruise ship tourists, the largest group of tourists. Plenty of dive schools offer courses and certifications.

Source: Wikivoyage

Tipping guidance

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Source: Wikivoyage

Health & wellness

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Source: Wikivoyage

Scams & street smarts

Safety is not a big issue on Curaçao. The locals are friendly, welcoming, and willing to give assistance. After all, a major part of their island's income comes from tourists. Just take normal precautions for a tropical island and use common sense. Car break-ins are a reoccurring problem so that some car rental agencies even prohibit parking rental cars at some specific places. In general it is a good idea to never ever leave valuables in a car.

Safety is not a big issue on Curaçao. The locals are friendly, welcoming, and willing to give assistance. After all, a major part of their island's income comes from tourists. Just take normal precautions for a tropical island and use common sense.
Car break-ins are a reoccurring problem so that some car rental agencies even prohibit parking rental cars at some specific places. In general it is a good idea to never ever leave valuables in a car.

Source: Wikivoyage

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