South America

Is Curacao part of the South American Continent? Geographically it is considered part of the South American continent as the island lies on the shelf of the mainland of South America. However, it is in fact a Caribbean island , independent yet still an oversea territory of the Netherlands.

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Surrounded on all sides by reef teeming with nearly 500 varieties of fish, Bonaire is often ranked as the Caribbean’s top spot for off-shore diving, as well as boat diving. The island is also ideal for snorkeling enthusiasts.

THE ABC ISLANDS. The Caribbean islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao are the three western-most islands of the Leeward Antilles in the South Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela. They are collectively known as the ABC islands.

Curaçao is more of a hidden gem than Aruba, as its smaller sister island is quite popular with tourists. However Aruba probably does have more picturesque beaches with finer white sand, therefore if picture-perfect beaches are your main priority, Aruba is the better vacation choice.

#2: The Island Is One Big Party Nightlife is one of the best things to do in Curacao, with annual festivals like Carnival and King’s Day among the largest and most fun. Music festivals come to the island frequently, and many of the beaches turn into popular bars and clubs at night with DJ sets and live music.

Here’s our guide to the top 10 dishes you can’t miss in Curaçao.

• Keshi Yena. Keshi yena is widely considered the signature dish of Curaçao.
• Bitterballen. A traditional Dutch bar snack, bitterballen are flavorful meatballs.
• Oliebollen.
• Funchi or Tutu.
• Stroopwafels.
• Stoba.
• Poffertjes.
• Seafood.

Most visits to Curaçao are trouble-free. However, petty theft and street crime is a concern. There is violent crime among members of the illegal drugs world, but this rarely affects tourists. The main tourist areas are generally safe, but you should take normal precautions.

A bold statement, but wait until you see what this quaint southern island has to offer — everything from multi acre national parks like Christoffel, known for its striking natural beauty, to some of the most incredible beaches in the Caribbean like Playa Lagun.

Curaçao, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, permits the business of prostitution within its territory within strict regulation.

Curaçaoan (plural Curaçaoans) Someone from Curaçao.

You should plan to spend around ANG478 ($266) per day on your vacation in Curacao, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Also, the average hotel price in Curacao for a couple is ANG662 ($369). So, a trip to Curacao for two people for one week costs on average ANG6,690 ($3,726).

The best time to visit Curaçao is between December and April, but year round this island has warm temperatures and sunny skies, which means plenty of beach and pool time in and out of your all-inclusive resort!

The currency used in Curaçao is the Antillean Guilder (ANG), also called the Florin. You can use US Dollars everywhere in Curaçao. In stores and restaurants and such the exchange rate used is usually 1 USD = 1.75 ANG for ease of calculation.

Upon arrival in Curaçao, you must have: a U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay. a completed Embarkation and Disembarkation Card (ED-Card). You can complete the ED-Card on the airplane en route to Curaçao or in advance by using ED-Card Online.

If you are a Dutch national and you want to relocate to Aruba, Curaçao or St Maarten, or move there temporarily for work or an internship, you must meet certain conditions. If you were not born in Aruba, Curaçao or St Maarten, you will need a Declaration of Automatic Admission (Verklaring Toelating van Rechtswege).

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Yes, most ‘Yu di Korsou’ (people born and raised in Curaçao) speak English, Dutch, Spanish, and Papiamentu. Recently many people have also picked up Portuguese due to the influx of visitors from Brazil and the fact that our native language Papiamentu is closely related to Portuguese.

Curacao has pretty areas but is mostly a desert island that enjoys year-round sun and good weather. It has a thriving community and caribbean culture. However when you go there, never forget the Dutch Caribbean Islands have all oilk refineries on the island, which determines the look of the island.

The local way in Papiamento all depends on the time of day, so “Bon dia” for hello in the morning, “Bon tardi” for good afternoon and “Bon nochi” for good evening, and not forgetting “Ayo” for goodbye.

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The economy of Curaçao is a high income economy, as defined by the World Bank. The island has a well-developed infrastructure with strong tourism and financial services sectors….Economy of Curaçao.

The name starts with a hard ‘C’, while the ‘ç’ (c-cedilla) is pronounced as an “S”. So, this means that Curaçao is pronounced as ‘Cure-ah-souw’. The blue version is then called Blue ‘Cure-ah-souw’.

Blue Curacao has a sweet orange peel flavor, with subtle bitter finish. The flavor is similar to Triple Sec, with a touch more bitterness. How much alcohol is in Blue Curacao? It varies based on the brand, but it’s usually around 25% ABV.

What is Blue Curaçao? It’s flavor comes from the peel of the Laraha citrus fruit (which has been dried) and is grown on the island of Curaçao, hence the name. The blue color in the liqueur comes from food coloring which has been added to give it it’s distinctive coloring.