Curaçao

Quick Facts

• Curaçao is home to the colorful capital city of Willemstad, which features a UNESCO World Heritage-listed area known for its distinctive Dutch colonial architecture, including over 750 historic buildings.
• The island boasts more than 60 dive sites, with the most famous being the Mushroom Forest, where divers can explore underwater formations resembling giant mushrooms.
• Curaçao has a unique language blend, with Papiamento being the official language; it incorporates elements from Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, and African dialects, making it a linguistic melting pot.
• The island is famous for its vibrant coral reefs, which are part of the Curaçao Marine Park, covering over 20% of the island's waters and home to around 500 species of fish.
• Curaçao's annual Carnival celebration is one of the largest in the Caribbean, featuring colorful parades, lively music, and dance, attracting thousands of visitors each February.

Travel Details

Country

Curaçao

Population

100K-1M

Daily Budget

$100-200

Best Time to Visit

Dec–Aug

Current Weather

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29°C/84°F

Partly Cloudy

Currency

ƒ ANG

Coordinates

12.1696, -68.9900