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Curaçao Tourist Board

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Getting to Curaçao

How do I get to Curaçao?
When is the best time of year to visit Curaçao?
How many cities are in Curaçao?
Does Curaçao use a 12 or 24-hour clock?
What timezone is Curaçao in?
Where is Curaçao?

Customs and Immigration

What is the drug policy in Curaçao?
What do I do if I lose my passport?
Are there any customs restrictions I should know about?
What is the departure tax?
Where can I find my embassy or consulate?
Do I need a visa to visit Curaçao?
Curaçao entry requirements
What is an online ED card?

Health and Vaccinations

How to prevent diseases carried by mosquitoes?
How necessary is insect repellent on the island?
Is Zika present in Curaçao?
What diseases am I at risk of in Curaçao?
Is it recommended to buy insect repellent on the island or should we bring our own?
What is the quality of the health services and hospitals in Curaçao?
Are there pharmacies available in Curaçao?
How late are pharmacies open in Curaçao?
Is there any dangerous wildlife I should try to avoid?
What is the phone number for emergency services in Curaçao?
How many hospitals does Curaçao have?
3rd day Antigen test in Curaçao
Are any extra vaccinations recommended before I go to Curaçao?

Getting Around

Can I download a map of the island before I go?
Are there boats or ferries available to nearby islands like Aruba or to Venezuela?
Do I need to rent a car for my visit?
Are there specific traffic rules to know about?
Are there ride-sharing services on the island (i.e. Uber, Lyft)?
How can I travel from the airport to the hotel?
Are the neighboring islands safe?
What is the parking and gas situation in Curaçao?
Do I need a driver's license to drive in Curaçao?
What are alternative forms of transportation on the island?
Can I hike or cycle on the island?
Is the island easy to navigate around?
How do I travel within Curaçao?

Money, ATM's and Tipping

What is the currency used in Curaçao?
Where can I exchange my currency?
Are there Western Unions in Curaçao?
What services do banks in Curaçao offer?
When do banks in Curaçao open?
Do I need to tell my bank that I'm going to Curaçao?
Are there any credit cards that are not accepted in Curaçao?
Does everywhere in Curaçao accept Credit and Debit Cards?
WIll USD or EUR be accepted in Curaçao?
What is the standard practice for service charges and tipping?
What is the tax-rate in Curaçao?
Will I be able to use ATM's with an American credit card?
Is my bank in Curaçao?
What are the top beaches in Curaçao?
Can I get a diving certificate in Curaçao?
Is it safe to bushwack or hike in the wilderness?
Are there watersports in Curaçao?
What are some signature dishes I should try?
Are there vegetarian/vegan options available at most dining establishments?
Where can I find a detailed list of dining options on Curaçao?
Where can I find a more detailed nightlife guide?
Is there an LGBT Scene in Curaçao?
Is it safe to Airbnb in Curaçao?
Are there any cultural norms I should be aware of?
Are there areas I shouldn't visit in Curaçao?
Where do I report lost or stolen property?
Will a policeman/policewoman be able to help me as a tourist?
Are police in Curaçao armed?
What is the police presence like in Curaçao?
When do Curaçao businesses, museums, and attractions generally open?
Are there any cultural customs I should be careful not to offend?
What are some phrases in the native language?
When are Curaçao Carnival, Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival, and other cultural events?
Is crime a problem in Curaçao?
Do people speak English in Curaçao?
What is the native language spoken in Curaçao?
Should I learn the native language before my visit?
When is the rainy season?
What clothing should I pack?
When is hurricane season in Curaçao?
What is the average water temperature for the beaches in Curaçao?
What is the temperature in Curaçao?

Accessibility

Are there adequate facilities for tourists with special needs in Curaçao?
Where can I find info for handicapped services in Curaçao?

Internet Connection and Cell Service

Are there any useful apps to download for my visit?
Is there Internet connection throughout Curaçao?
Will my cell phone work in Curaçao?
What is the telephone code in Curaçao?

Electricity

Do I need special plugs/adaptors for my devices in Curaçao?
How do you convert between metric and imperial systems of measurement?
What system of measurement does Curaçao use?
Where can I buy mail stamps in Curaçao?
Is it possible to send/receive mail in Curaçao?
What temperature scale is used in Curaçao?
Can I bring my pet with me to Curaçao?
Is gambling legal in Curaçao?
Is it OK to drink the tap water in Curaçao?

Weddings and Honeymoons

What are the requirements for getting married in Curaçao?

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Press Releases

March 2024 sets new milestone as best tourism month ever, with 63,556 stayover arrivals

April 19, 2024

The Curaçao Tourist Board is excited to report a significant growth in stayover tourism for March 2024.

Mart 2024 a registrá un rèkòrt nobo, komo e mihó luna pa turismo den historia ku 63.556 turista di estadia

Ofisina di Turismo di Kòrsou (CTB) ta kontentu pa anunsiá un kresementu signifikante den kantidat di turista di estadia na mart 2024.

40 travel agents from Argentina explore Curaçao

April 12, 2024

Recently, a delegation of 40 travel agents from Argentina visited Curaçao

40 agente di biahe for di Argentina a eksplorá Kòrsou

Resientemente un delegashon di 40 agente di biahe prosedente di Argentina a bishitá Kòrsou

Aruba is ready to join Caribbean Pinks All Out 2024 in Curaçao

April 11, 2024

The Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB), along with Jacky Circuit, recently visited Aruba to provide all information about Caribbean Pinks All Out 2024.

Aruba lo ta presente durante Caribbean Pinks All Out 2024 na Kòrsou

Ofisina di Turismo di Kòrsou huntu ku Jacky Circuit tabata na Aruba pa duna tur informashon di e Caribbean Pinks All Out 2024.

Start Training Instructor Course for Hospitality Education Program

April 3, 2024

Recently, a new group of 12 individuals working in the hospitality industry started a course to become certified training instructors.

Start kurso Leermeester Programa di Training pa Industria di Hospitalidat

Resientemente un grupo di 12 persona ku ta laborá den industria di hospitalidat a kuminsá un kurso pa bira Leermeester / Instruktor sertifiká.

Another 64 participants completed the Training Program for the Hospitality Industry

March 24, 2024

Recently, a total of 64 course participants received their certificates as part of the Training Program for the Hospitality Sector.