About Curacao

Bon Bini na Korosou!
Welcome to Curacao!

Located in the Southern Caribbean sea, Curacao is one of the ABC Islands (Aruba Bonaire Curacao). Outside of the "hurricane zone"  at about 12' its the perfect Caribbean vacation spot, 365 days a year!

English, Dutch, Spanish and Papiamentu (local dialect) are spoken throughout the Islands.

The weather rarely varies and you can expect sunny days with temperatures around 30'C with refreshing trade wind breezes to cool you down.

Currency is the US dollar or Antillean Guilder. The US dollarehas a fixed rate of 1.78.

There are than 75 dive sites around the Island and dozens of beaches with amazing  shore dive and snorkel opportunities. The ABC Islands are often found on "World Best Dive" site lists.

Local food specialties are often of Krioyo (Creole). A mix of Dutch, Caribbean, Indonesian and International Cuisine make up the mainstay of restaurant dining.

The first establishment in Curacao was in 1634. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site there is over 860 protected historical forts, landhuis (plantation houses), monuments (historical buildings) .The Synagogue Mikvé Israël Emanuel is the oldest synagogue in use in the western hemisphere.Protected archaeological sites  feature remnants of  human settlements dating back to the Archaic age from 2,500 B.C.) There are many museums to explore this colorful history.

 Its also a modern city  with many Casino's, discos, bars, clubs and two movie theaters. There is plenty of International, local and duty-frree shopping.

 Caribbean Carnival is usually celebrated though out January and February.  The North Sea Jazz festival in late August brings a variety of International  bands and musicians to the Island.

Water sport opportunities such as sea-doos, boating, fishing, wind surfing, kitesurfing, waterskiing and paddle surfing are  abundant. To take a break and enjoy the land, there is hiking, golfing, tennis, fencing,cave walks, atv's, horeseback riding, rock climbing, mountain biking and more!

More than a dozen art galleries showcase local, Caribbean and international art.

Curacao- the ultimate travel experience!