Is Curaçao safe?
Most visits to Curaçao are trouble-free. However, petty theft and street crime is a concern. There is violent crime among members of the illegal drugs world, but this rarely affects tourists. The main tourist areas are generally safe, but you should take normal precautions.
What is the nickname for Curaçao?
Sheltered by gentle, temperate trade wins, the island offers year round sunny temperatures in the 80s! Curaçao is often grouped with its neighbors Aruba and Bonaire in the nickname ‘ABC Islands’ as all three were colonies of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and formed the ‘Dutch Caribbean’.
What is Curaçao best known for?
Curacao is famous for its orange-flavored liqueur by the same name. There are many orange-flavored liqueurs out there, but only the ones made in Curacao use the peels of the Laraha orange, which is unique to the island of Curacao. You’ll have your choice of a large bottle, or you could also buy a gift pack.
How long can a US citizen stay in Curaçao?
six months
U.S. citizens are allowed to stay in Curaçao without a visa or permit for a maximum consecutive period of six months each calendar year. If you want to stay longer than 180 days, or if you want to work, you must apply for a residence permit.
Does Curaçao speak English?
Yes, most ‘Yu di Korsou’ (people born and raised in Curaçao) speak English, Dutch, Spanish, and Papiamentu. Recently many people have also picked up Portuguese due to the influx of visitors from Brazil and the fact that our native language Papiamentu is closely related to Portuguese.
Which is nicer Aruba or Curacao?
With more coastline, Curaçao has countless beaches, and typically has more secluded choices than Aruba. However Aruba probably does have more picturesque beaches with finer white sand, therefore if picture-perfect beaches are your main priority, Aruba is the better vacation choice.