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Curaçao Travel Guide

Island territories of the Kingdom of the Netherland

Trek Zone
82°F
Thursday
82°F
Friday

Tourist season

Are December and January good months to visit Curaçao?

12

December

Semi-high
season

1

January

Semi-high
season

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 70 to 96 USD

Tourist's budget
from 143 to 212 USD

Did you know?

The surface area of Curaçao is 171 mi², which puts the island in position number 196 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Willemstad (CW) and Washington D.C. (US) is 1916 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Willemstad click here

Willemstad
Willemstad
Labadera
Tera Corá
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
1916
mi

Country Comparison

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Safety

General travel safety level in Curaçao on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

26 December 2024• 2nd Day of Christmas

Currency

Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 ANG
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.52886
1.89087
GBP
0.43625
2.29229
USD
0.55505
1.80165
Update: 11 Dec 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Curaçao

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Distance matrix
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Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 70 to 96 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 143 to 212 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Curaçao via the Prices link

Currency

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Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 11 December 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Curaçao.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥6 months of age.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Electricity

127V (50 Hz)

In Curaçao the standard voltage is 127V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type A, B sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket BType B

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

187 / 231
Ranking
164 093
Afro-Caribbean majority

Area

196 / 230
Ranking
171 mi²

Life expectancy

52 / 196
Ranking
79.2
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 76.9women 81.7

Median age

106 / 157
Ranking
36.7
Average age of population expressed in years.men 34.4women 39.5

Population growth

127 / 172
Ranking
0.33%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

GDP

65 / 194
Ranking
21 406 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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