Curacao
Country: Curacao · Region: Southern Caribbean · Currency: Netherlands Antillean Guilder
Curaçao is a Caribbean cruise port featuring colorful Dutch colonial architecture, warm year-round weather, and excellent diving and snorkeling in clear waters. Cruise ships dock at Curaçao Mega Pier or Cruise Terminal with short walks to popular tourist destinations.
Top sights
Willemstad waterfront (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Christoffel National Park, Shete Boka National Park, Hato Caves, Curaçao Sea Aquarium, Playa Lagun
Things to do
- Museum Kura Hulanda
- Anthropological museum chronicling the African slave trade and cultures of Curaçao, located at Klipstraat 9.
- Curaçao Sea Aquarium
- Popular attraction home to the Dolphin Academy with various marine life and activity options.
- Hato Caves
- Coral and limestone caves with stalactite and stalagmite formations, water pools, a waterfall, and a long nose fruit bat colony.
- Queen Emma Bridge
- A floating pontoon bridge linking Punda and Otrobanda across Sint Annabaai Channel that opens to allow marine traffic.
Beaches
- Playa Lagun
- A secluded sandy bay with tall cliffs and excellent snorkeling opportunities with diverse marine life and corals.
- Playa Kleine Kenapa
- A nice secluded beach past Lagun with plenty of shade trees and sporadic bar/restaurant service.
Where to eat
- Floating Market
- A mini boat fleet from Venezuela selling fresh fish and fruit, located roughly one block north of Queen Juliana Bridge on Punda Side.
- Fort Amsterdam
- Complex at the mouth of the harbour featuring restaurants and shops along with the Governor's Palace.
Bars and nightlife
- Fort Nassau
- Restaurant overlooking St. Anna Bay located in the historic fort built to defend the city.
Forecast for Curacao
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Weather in Curacao by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F | 77°F | 1.5 in | 14 |
| February | 84°F | 77°F | 1.2 in | 11 |
| March | 84°F | 77°F | 1.1 in | 9 |
| April | 86°F | 78°F | 0.7 in | 5 |
| May | 86°F | 79°F | 1.0 in | 6 |
| June | 87°F | 80°F | 1.4 in | 11 |
| July | 87°F | 80°F | 1.7 in | 13 |
| August | 88°F | 81°F | 1.5 in | 10 |
| September | 89°F | 81°F | 1.9 in | 9 |
| October | 87°F | 80°F | 2.5 in | 15 |
| November | 85°F | 79°F | 4.5 in | 21 |
| December | 84°F | 78°F | 2.4 in | 18 |
Getting around
Rent a car for the day (about USD45) to explore the island, or use taxis, the local Click ride-sharing app, or buses from stations in Willemstad.
What to eat
Local cuisine blends European, West Indian, and Indonesian flavors; try satay and seafood at waterfront restaurants in Willemstad.
Tips
Bring cash for buses and gas; agree on taxi fares before departing; note that 50 and 100 guilder bills are not accepted on buses.
Best for
Diving, snorkeling, beaches
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