Language: Dutch is the official language on Curaçao, but Papiamento is the local language. English and Spanish are widely spoken.
Government: Parliamentary. Part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; full autonomy in internal affairs granted in 1954; Dutch Government responsible for defense and foreign affairs
Capital: Willemstad
Size: 38 miles long and from 2 to 7.5 miles wide
Location: 35 miles north of Venezuela, 42 miles east of Aruba and only 2 1/2 hours by air from Miami
Climate: tropical; ameliorated by northeast trade winds
Electricity: Electricity is 110 - 130 volts/50 cycles, similar but not identical to the US standard. See explanation in Helpful Tips
Currency: Netherlands Antilles Guilder (Florin)
Driving: Driving is on the right side of the road.
Rentals: A number of local and international companies are available. Minimum age 23 with valid drivers license

Getting to Curacao

There are a number of airlines which service Curaçao, allowing travel any day of the week.

Aeropostal
American Airlines - From Miami with connection to most major US cities
American Eagle - Daily from San Juan Puerto Rico
Air Jamaica - Easy Same-Day connections from 12 U.S. Gateways
Avianca
KLM - From Amsterdam: Daily
Martinair - From Amsterdam: Tuesday & Thursday
Servivensa Airlines
Sobelair - From Brussels in cooperation with van der Valk Travel: every Wednesday

Cruise Lines
Air Tours/Sun Cruise, Deutsche Sectouristik, Carnival Cruises, Holland America, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Royal Cruise Line all visit Curaçao.

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