Curacao

Curaçao – An island proud and rich in multicultural heritage.  The island offers pristine beaches, secluded romantic coves,  fun nightlife, casinos, international cuisine and fantastic duty-free shopping. Dive and snorkel among rare corals and marine life in crystal clear water. Marvel at the beautiful Dutch architecture. Tour the historic countryside mansions, called “landhuizen”.  Curaçao is among the group known as the ABC Islands alongside Aruba and Bonaire. This trio is located near Venezuela, and is considered to be outside the Caribbean’s so-called “hurricane zone”

Weather: Warm and sunny throughout the year. The average temperature is about  82* degrees F.

Language: Dutch

Highlights:

• St. Christoffel National Park – This nature reserve in NW Curacao is dominated by St. Christoffel Mountains where you can wander into several awe-inspiring caves, rock formations and see exotic birdlife, iguanas and timid deer.
• Floating Market- Historic Willemstad is edged by the island’s natural harbour, Schottegat, where Curaçao’s famous floating market takes place. Get a dose of local culture and observe dozens of colourful barges full of Venezuelan wares and agricultural produce.
• Christoffel National Park- This 1800- hectare preserve is formed from three old plantations. The main house of one of the plantations, Landhuis Savonet, is at the entrance to the park. It was built in 1662 by a director of the Dutch West India Company. It’s now an excellent museum on the colonial era.