Climate
The island of Curacao is located in the tropics and therefore has a warm and sunny climate all year round. With an average temperature of around 27 ° C it can be quite warm and so a refreshing dip in the sea can occasionally do no harm. In the spring months, cool trade winds blow over the island, making it feel less warm. Curaçao also has a rainy season in the period October - February. During the rainy season brief occasional showers occur (mainly at night) but it is generally sunny during the day. The average rainfall is quite low with only 570 mm per year. |
+27 ° C H: +27° L: +26° Willemstad Vrijdag, 15 Mei 7-daagse weerbericht
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Customs
In general, holders of a valid passport are allowed to enter Curaçao without written permission. They can then stay on the island for a maximum period of 90 days. Kingdom citizens are allowed to stay for a maximum of 180 days. However, there is a tourist visa for different nationalities. This applies, among others, to Colombia, Cuba, Haiti and Peru. If you want to stay longer than thirty days, you also need a visa. You must request this at least one month in advance from a representative of the Netherlands.
Those of Colombian or Dominican nationality do not need to apply for a visa if they are in possession of a multiple entry visa that grants multiple entry to the United States, Canada or the Schengen countries (Europe).
Owners of Chinese or Indian nationality are allowed to enter Curacao with a valid American and / or Canadian multiple entry visa or with a valid multiple entry Schengen visa.
If you come to Curaçao as a tourist, you must have the following:
In general, holders of a valid passport are allowed to enter Curaçao without written permission. They can then stay on the island for a maximum period of 90 days. Kingdom citizens are allowed to stay for a maximum of 180 days. However, there is a tourist visa for different nationalities. This applies, among others, to Colombia, Cuba, Haiti and Peru. If you want to stay longer than thirty days, you also need a visa. You must request this at least one month in advance from a representative of the Netherlands.
Those of Colombian or Dominican nationality do not need to apply for a visa if they are in possession of a multiple entry visa that grants multiple entry to the United States, Canada or the Schengen countries (Europe).
Owners of Chinese or Indian nationality are allowed to enter Curacao with a valid American and / or Canadian multiple entry visa or with a valid multiple entry Schengen visa.
If you come to Curaçao as a tourist, you must have the following:
- A valid passport
- A return or travel ticket on arrival
- Sufficient funds for accommodation and food
- The necessary documents for return to the country of origin or transit to another country.
Currencies
The currency of Curaçao is the Dutch Antillean guilder (also called 'florin'), which is abbreviated as Nafl. Our Guilder. The US Dollar is also used here, so it is possible to make ends meet with just US dollars or Credit Cards. Keep in mind that retailers can rarely convert Curaçao money into US currency and that Euros are generally not accepted.
Exchange rates may vary slightly in shops and hotels. For daily rate information you can contact one of our local banks.
Euros are accepted in some hotels and restaurants, but they don't circulate as much as the US dollar. Exchange rates for other currencies are available from banks and are published in the newspapers.
Major credit cards are accepted almost everywhere on the island.
ATMs can be found all over the island at major population centers and at the airport. Look for the sign 'Bankomatiko' or 'ATM' to recognize an ATM. Most ATMs offer the option of withdrawing money in local currency or US dollars.
Tipping is something we do to show our appreciation and gratitude for services rendered. We sincerely hope that you will give good tips, because this indicates that you enjoy your stay on our island! The carriers are proposed at Nafl airport. 1 to give per case. Taxi drivers are usually tipped 10% of the fare. Restaurants typically add 10% and most hotels add a 12% service charge to the bill. Hotels charge an additional 7% tax. Please note that this is not a tip. Of course, tipping is always at your own discretion.
The currency of Curaçao is the Dutch Antillean guilder (also called 'florin'), which is abbreviated as Nafl. Our Guilder. The US Dollar is also used here, so it is possible to make ends meet with just US dollars or Credit Cards. Keep in mind that retailers can rarely convert Curaçao money into US currency and that Euros are generally not accepted.
Exchange rates may vary slightly in shops and hotels. For daily rate information you can contact one of our local banks.
Euros are accepted in some hotels and restaurants, but they don't circulate as much as the US dollar. Exchange rates for other currencies are available from banks and are published in the newspapers.
Major credit cards are accepted almost everywhere on the island.
ATMs can be found all over the island at major population centers and at the airport. Look for the sign 'Bankomatiko' or 'ATM' to recognize an ATM. Most ATMs offer the option of withdrawing money in local currency or US dollars.
Tipping is something we do to show our appreciation and gratitude for services rendered. We sincerely hope that you will give good tips, because this indicates that you enjoy your stay on our island! The carriers are proposed at Nafl airport. 1 to give per case. Taxi drivers are usually tipped 10% of the fare. Restaurants typically add 10% and most hotels add a 12% service charge to the bill. Hotels charge an additional 7% tax. Please note that this is not a tip. Of course, tipping is always at your own discretion.
Government and holidays
As of October 10, 2010, Curaçao is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Residents are of Dutch nationality and have a European Union passport.
Central government's competence mainly includes state matters such as police, communications, taxation, public health, education, economic control, business creation, labor law, money, banking and foreign currency.
Holidays:
January 1: New Year's Day
Carnival Dates vary:
Good Friday Dates vary:
Easter April Dates vary:
27 April King's Day
May 1: Labor Day
July 2: Flag Day
October 10: Curaçao Day
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: Boxing Day
As of October 10, 2010, Curaçao is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Residents are of Dutch nationality and have a European Union passport.
Central government's competence mainly includes state matters such as police, communications, taxation, public health, education, economic control, business creation, labor law, money, banking and foreign currency.
Holidays:
January 1: New Year's Day
Carnival Dates vary:
Good Friday Dates vary:
Easter April Dates vary:
27 April King's Day
May 1: Labor Day
July 2: Flag Day
October 10: Curaçao Day
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: Boxing Day
Emergency numbers in an emergency
General number: 911
Ambulance: 912
Hospital: 910
Coastguard: 913
Dentist: 8888
Telephone information: 9221
Flight arrival and departure information: +5999 868.1719
Decompression Chamber: +5999 462.4900
Emergency number for tourists: +5999 465.3333
Curacao Tourism Development Bureau (CTDB): +5999 461.6000
General number: 911
Ambulance: 912
Hospital: 910
Coastguard: 913
Dentist: 8888
Telephone information: 9221
Flight arrival and departure information: +5999 868.1719
Decompression Chamber: +5999 462.4900
Emergency number for tourists: +5999 465.3333
Curacao Tourism Development Bureau (CTDB): +5999 461.6000
