Curacao is a tropical island in the Caribbean sea, off the coast of Venezuela. Curacao is the largest and most populous of the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao).
Today, Curacao enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the
Caribbean, and an excellent infrastructure which is among the best in
the Caribbean. The main industries of the island include oil refining, tourism, off shore
trading and financial services.
Exquisite beaches and spectacular diving, stunning architechture, activities and adventures for every interest, plus a multi-cultural diversity, intriguing music, art and cuisine make Curacao a popular spot for tourists.
Curacao is well known for its coral reefs, which makes it an ideal spot for scuba diving. There are many beaches on the south side of the island with popular diving spots. An unusual geographic feature of the island is that the sea floor drops off steeply within a few hundred feet of the shore, and the reef can be easily reached without a boat.
Located in the tropics, Curacao has a warm, sunny climate year round. The average temperature is about 27 degrees Celsius (mid 80s Farenheit). Cool trade winds blow constantly from the east, picking up in the spring months. The rainy season, which is from October to February, is usually marked by short occasional showers, mostly at night, with continued sunny weather during the day. Total annual rainfall is only about 22 inches.
Flights into and out of Curacao International Airport are frequent, and Curacao can be reached through most
major airlines. The currency of the island is the Netherlands Anillean guilder, which is abbreviated as Nafl. US
dollars circulate freely on the island, so it is possible to get by using only American dollars or credit cards. Most
major credit cards are accepted almost everywhere on the island.
Curacao electricity is 127/120 VAC at 50 cycles. This means that most appliances made in the USA (60 cycles) will work well, except for electrical devices with internal time mechanisms. For electrical appliances from the USA, you do not need an adapter plug.
