Curaçao travel guides
Practical answers for your Curaçao trip, written by the team behind the Cura-App.
The 25 Best Things to Do in Curaçao
25 things to do in Curaçao, from Grote Knip and the Klein Curaçao boat trip to Willemstad's murals and happy hours. Priced and grouped, updated for 2026.
The Best Time to Visit Curaçao
The best time to visit Curaçao is May, June, or September: dry, cheaper, and quiet. A month-by-month guide to weather, crowds, and hurricane risk for 2026.
Curaçao Entry Requirements & the Digital ED Card
Every visitor to Curaçao must complete the free digital immigration (DI/ED) card before flying. No visa for EU/US tourists. Passport, tickets and customs.
Curaçao Food: What to Eat & Where
What to eat in Curaçao: keshi yena, stoba, funchi, pastechi and more Krioyo dishes, plus where to find them, from the Old Market to truk'i pan trucks.
Curaçao Practical Guide for Travelers
Practical info for Curaçao: tap water is safe to drink, outlets are 127V US-style, the time is UTC-4, and emergencies are 911. Everything you need for 2026.
Curaçao Sights and Landmarks: What to See
Curaçao's landmarks in one guide: the Handelskade waterfront, the free Queen Emma Bridge, Willemstad's UNESCO old town, Christoffel Park and Shete Boka.
Diving and Snorkeling in Curaçao: Best Sites
Curaçao is a world-class shore-diving island: you walk in from the beach to reefs like the Tugboat, Playa Lagun and Kalki. Turtles at Playa Grandi.
Flying to Curaçao: Airlines, Flight Time & Tips
The direct flight from Amsterdam to Curaçao takes about 9.5 to 10 hours; KLM and TUI fly it year-round, plus US routes. Airlines, airport and seat tips.
Getting Around Curaçao: Transport Guide
A rental car is the practical default in Curaçao. Taxis have no meters (agree the fare first) and there's no Uber. Buses, transfers and prices for 2026.
Is Curaçao Safe? A Traveler's Safety Guide
Curaçao is one of the safest Caribbean islands: violent crime is rare and the main tourist risk is car break-ins at quiet beaches. Safety tips for 2026.
Klein Curaçao Day Trip: What to Expect
Klein Curaçao day trips run about US$130, leave around 7am from Spanish Water, and include a 2-hour crossing, BBQ, drinks and snorkel gear.
Money and Currency in Curaçao: A Practical Guide
Curaçao uses the Caribbean guilder (XCG), which replaced the ANG in 2025, but US dollars are accepted everywhere. Cards, ATMs, tipping and real prices.
Pietermaai: Restaurants & Nightlife Guide
Pietermaai is Willemstad's restored colonial quarter and best nightlife strip. The top restaurants, bars, live music, and how safe it is after dark, for 2026.
Renting a Car in Curaçao: Companies, Prices & Tips
Renting a car in Curaçao runs about USD 35 a day and is the only easy way to reach the best beaches. Compare the six main rental companies and driving tips.
TUI Dreamliner Seat Map to Curaçao: Best 787 Seats
TUI flies the Boeing 787-8 to Curaçao with three cabins: Deluxe (rows 1-4, 2-3-2), Comfort and Economy (3-3-3). Where to sit on the 10-hour flight.
Willemstad: A Complete City Guide
Willemstad, Curaçao's UNESCO capital: the four historic districts, the Handelskade waterfront, the Queen Emma bridge, and how to see it in a day.
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