Why Curacao?

Curacao is a small island off the coast of Venezuela. This island stands out from all of the other Caribbean islands because of its European charm.

The weather on the island is both comfortable and consistent. Its warm but not too hot thanks to the breeze on this windy island, The temperature stays around the same all year long but the best time to go for low amounts of rain is in April or May.
The Island has three National languages including English, Dutch, Papiamento. Most residents can also speak Spanish and French. Making this a good place for people of all languages and language learning lovers culture rich and interesting.

Beach Photo from sunscape resorts

Places to go

Otrobanda district in the city of Willemstad

Otrobanda Map

The city of Willemstad has a noticeable mix of European and Caribbean architecture, food and culture making it something you can't see anywhere else. The otrobanda district of Willemstad is the area most worth visiting for tourists because of the Queen Emma bridge and the shoreline along it as well as the shopping options. Otrobanda has fantastic shopping with both high-end shops as well as many small, local shops and souvenir shops. It's worth getting off of the beach chair and taking a trip into town to see this interesting city.

Mambo Beach

Great shopping a little expensive but very cute locally owned shops.

Lots of restaurants and beach bars.

Mambo beach is located in the hotel district so it is very tourist orientated, so be prepared for it to be busy.

If you are at mambo beach it’s worth taking a walk over to the sea aquarium to walk by the marina and cross the bridge to the aquarium in order to see the marine life through the crystal clear water.

Curacao sea aquarium homepage

Things to do 

Snorkeling/ scuba diving

Curacao is known for is large reefs and rich marine life, the extremely clear and calm water around the island makes both of these visuals that much more noticeable as well as memorable, making the island great for both experienced divers as well as beginners. 


Aloe Vera plantation 

Take a tour of an aloe vera plantation and learn about the history and uses of this incredible plant.


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curacao liquor distillery


Take a tour and learn about the history and creation process of the real and original version of one of today's more popular cocktail liqueurs. 


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Don't forget your sunscreen.

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