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Island in the southern part of the Caribbean Sea, one of the Windward Islands. The island is just 70 km (44 miles) north of South America.

Curaçao along with neighbouring Bonaire and three islands in the eastern Caribbean (St. Maarten, St. Eustatius and Saba), forms The Netherlands Antilles

The Netherlands Antilles (Dutch: Nederlandse Antillen), previously known as the Netherlands West Indies, are part of the Lesser Antilles and consist of two groups of islands in the Caribbean Sea.

Curaçao is outside the hurricane belt.

National Capital City of Curacao: Willemstad [ William's Town ]


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Car Rental in Curacao

 Avis
World's second largest general-use car rental business, providing business and leisure customers with a wide range of services.

Cruises

Most of the major lines have the island on their itinerary, and their ships sail into Santa Ana Bay, past the rows of pastel Dutch gabled houses in the heart of historic Willemstad to dock.

Lodgings Curacao.

Holiday Homes / Vacation rentals in Curacao

 VacationsFRBO.com - Aruba Vacation Rentals

Hotels in Curacao

 Expedia

More Hotels? See the page Hotels

Travel Agents / Tour Operator



 Barefoot Traveller  - specialises in long-haul scuba diving holidays
Tailor-made to your individual needs.
 Scuba Diving Travel - 
Review of Popular Dive destinations and comparison shop for Dive Travel.
 Tradewind Tours - Curacao Vacations
Caribbean travel agency specializing in the resorts and hotels of the Caribbean islands.

Travel Guides Curacao / Related books

Travel Guides Curacao 

Adventure Guide Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao - by Lynne Sullivan
Paperback: 285 pages; Publisher: Hunter Publishing (NJ); 2nd edition (August 30, 2006); Language: English; ISBN-10: 1588435725; ISBN-13: 978-1588435729

Transport / How do I travel to the island of Curacao

 Hato Airport 

 American Airlines [ via Miami ]

  Airline Tickets / Flights - price comparison possible

Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao Insight Fleximap  
"Fleximap Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao" contains four maps including Bonaire, Curacao, Aruba and a locator map of the whole region. It also lists Top Ten recommended sights - from Eagle Beach to the Curacao Seaquarium - as well as useful travel information, climate tables and local transport details.
Map (September 28, 2001); Publisher: Insight Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 9812346562
 Map of Curacao [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection ]


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 Travel Insurance - online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Curacao Tourism 

 Government Dutch Antilles

 Willemstad - Capital City of Curacao and territorial capital of the Dutch Antilles
The city consists of two sections: Punda and Otrabanda. Punda was established in 1634, when Dutch captured the island from Spain. The original name of Punda originally was de punt in Dutch. Otrabanda, which was founded in 1707, is the newer section of the city and is considered to be the cultural center of Willemstad. Its name originated from the Spanish otra banda, which means "the other side." Punda and Otrabanda are connected by a long pontoon bridge.

 Curacao Sea Aquarium
During the feeding shows you can touch and learn about the animals. For some real fun you can snorkel or scuba dive and hand feed stingrays, sea turtles, sharks and many other colorful tropical fish. For those who do not want to get wet, they can watch the fun of the divers whilst seated in the Underwater Observatory Boat. After all that excitement you can relax in the coolness of our museum and theater.
 Dolphin Academy
Variety of programs in which you can interact with the dolphins. Toucing, caressing, diving, swimming and kissing, it's all possible. You can train a dolphin yourself.

Cuisine - Curacao Recipes

Because of its poor soil and scant rain Curaçao was never a major agricultural centre. Only a handful of food crops were grown locally, forming the basis of a somewhat monotonous diet for the majority of the people. Small plantations produced grains like sorghum and corn; robust vegetables such as okra, pumpkin, cucumbers, Swiss chard, and peppers; and fruits like plantains, watermelon, papaya and mango. Goat, iguana, chicken, rabbit, pork and salted beef were the most common meats.

The local Curacao food "Kuminda Krioyo" is heavy and hearty. Main dishes such as fried fish, stewed goat, chicken and beef are served with peas and rice, potatoes or funchi (boiled cornmeal).

 Angelica's Kitchen
Angelica's Kitchen is situated in a beautifully restored house in historic Otrobanda, in Willemstad, Curaçao. Here Angelique Schoop initiates you in the culinary secrets of the island. Angelica's Kitchen offers you the unique experience of Caribbean Cooking and takes you to the culinary hot spots of Curaçao. Wet you appetit on this real and different island. Come and let's cook in Curaçao.
 Food of Curacao

History of Curacao

First discovered by the Spaniards, the island was occupied by the Dutch in 1634. The original inhabitants were Arawak indians, which were decimated after the Spanish occupation. After the island became a territory of the Netherlands, slaves were brought from Africa. The Dutch abolished slavery in 1863.

 Curacao's History - see Wikipedia
 Curaçao Museum
The Curaçao Museum is located in the western part of Otrobanda in an historic building dating from 1853. A permanent collection of antique period furniture, including some exquisite mahogany pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries, antique maps of Curaçao and the Caribbean, and Indian art are also on display.
 Fort Church Museum
This museum is located at the back of the historic Fort Church (1769) at Fort Amsterdam (1635), near the Punda waterfront. It contains a small but elegant collection of artifacts from the church's Dutch Protestant congregation, active since 1635, including antique silver chalices and a mahogany baptismal font. History buffs will also enjoy the impressive collection of old maps of the island

Music, Culture & Entertainment

Talk Now! Papiamento
CD-ROM; Publisher: Euro Talk; 2Rev Ed edition (January 2002); Language: English; ISBN-10: 1843520842; ISBN-13: 978-1843520849
Teach Yourself Beginner's Dutch Audiopackage : An Easy Introduction 
By Gerdi Quist, Dennis Strik.
Paperback 210 pages (December 2002); Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies; Language: English; ISBN: 0071407421
 Music of the Dutch Antilles - see Wikipedia
 Ole Ole Jazz Club - Jazz Restaurant

Web Portal / Search Engine / Curacao Directory

 Curacao
 Curacao Travelguide
 CyberSpace Curacao
The Curacao internet links directory. A great collection of links giving general information about travel and tourism, business, media, sports, weather and events in Curacao.

 Yahoo - Curacao directories 

 Absolute Caribbean
Sight seeing tours, Scuba dive packages, Boat trips, Horseback riding and much more - handled by experienced, reliable and multi-lingual personal. Even on the more adventurous unique tours, deep down into the Surinam rain forest, you will be in the best company with our native guides.


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