Curacao
Curacao is a long, arid, and generally flat island, stretching some 40 miles (64 km) from southeast to
northwest, at much the same north-south angles as it's sister islands in the ABC group (Aruba to the west
and Bonaire to the east). The island is about 10 miles (16 km) at it's widest point, and the area is
about 180 square miles (472 square km), making it the largest island of the Dutch Caribbean islands.
Curacao is the place for a Caribbean vacation!
On our website you can find anything so you can create your own vacation packages! Find here the information
about hotels, vacation rentals, apartments, villas, the best beaches and a lot more!
Vacations
"When to come for a Curacao vacation" is one of the most frequently asked questions we get.
Well, there is no bad time to visit Curacao: all year round good weather. Travelers can choose to
visit in high or low tourist season: Mid-December through March are the most popular vacation months
(high season) for the North Americans but prices drop significantly from End-April through End-June
and End-September till Mid-December (low season).
Curacao Hotels & Resorts
Look for the resort or hotel of your liking, get a good insight in what they have on offer and place
your reservation directly with the hotels.
Car Rentals
We highly recommend arranging your rental car in advance. That is most of the time cheaper and for
sure more reliable. See our car rentals we recommend to use.
Curacao International Airport (Hato)
Curacao's modern International Airport (also called 'Hato') can accommodate commercial jet aircrafts as large as
the Boeing 747. The island is served by a number of airlines, and connections can be made to any part
of the world.
Our 'Airlines, Flights & Airfare page' will inform you
from which cities you can fly to Aruba directly and lets you navigate to the airline
companies' websites.
See also real time arrivals and
departures of
the airport.
Activities - Things To Do
You can arrange a number of excursions and activities on your own. Your choices are as varied as Curacao
itself. You can do a lot of water sports of course like windsurfing, kite surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling,
water jets and deep sea fishing. A day trip to 'Klein Curacao' with the
'Mermaid Boat Trips' is one of the recommended
day trips you can do while on vacationing in Curacao. See our 'Things To Do - Activities' page for more detailed
information.
Curacao's best sights and attractions
The island has many sights and attractions,
we selected the finest for you. It all starts near the airport:
"Hato Caves", the caves, gouged out of limestone cliffs ages ago as the island emerged from the
sea, are still forming, albeit by one drop at a time. You will see water dripping from the walls and
massive stalactites that hang from the ceiling.
As many Caribbean islands, Curacao has several National Parks including the impressive "Christoffel
Park" which is a 40-minute drive from downtown Willemstad. And we can recommend you to visit the
National Park "Shere Boka Park" as well. Here you enjoy the rough coast and see the Natural Bridge
of Curacao.
If you are looking for real white sandy beach? Visit the little island called "Klein Curacao".
If you
download
our discount coupon of our webpage, you save 10% on your Klein Curacao Trip!
Scuba Diving and Diving spots
Curacao was born millions of years ago, developing under the sea from lava rock on which coral
has grown for centuries. For millions of years reefs have surrounded the island, attaching to
the shore like a narrow fringe. In some places they are like beautiful gardens, with delicate
corals and are home to brightly coloured tropical fish. In others, massive coral formations
extend into depths with deep-water fish patrolling the plunging walls.
It is no wonder that
diving is one of the most popular sports on Curacao!
Curacao's Snorkel and Dive Sites
Curaçao's reefs surround the island attaching to the shore like a narrow fringe. These beautiful gardens
of delicate corals are home to a rainbow of marine life.
The island's volcanic beginnings are evident in massive coral formations extending into the depths with
deep-water fish patrolling the plunging walls. There is plenty to see, underwater and on the surface.
You shouldn't be surprised to see dolphins playing, turtles sunning, or pilot whales migrating.
We have selected five of Curacao's most popular dive sites for you
to explore right here!
