All international visitors are required to complete the digital immigration card (DI card) online before departure. 

The Digital Immigration Card is a mandatory card for all foreign travelers to clear immigration in Curaçao. 

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You need a car on Curaçao! 

We strongly advise against scooters and bicycles, because the traffic and roads in Curaçao are not made for these types of transport. 

We recommend GH Car Rental. 

They are reliable and they have good cars. 

All cars have air conditioning. 

You can reach them by telephone  5999 4658384 or  5999 4618384. 

Tip: always take out all-risk insurance regardless of who you rent from. It doesn't matter what kind of insurance you have. 

Good to know: KIA Picanto and KIA Rio are the most stolen car models on the island. 

Maps.me is an offline navigation app that works best for Curaçao. 

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Curaçao is a sunny island with a warm climate. 

The average temperature during the day is 32 degrees Celsius. 

During the day we wear shorts, a cotton T-shirt, flip flops and a cap. In the evening we wear nice jeans with a cotton or linnen shirt and slippers/sneakers, or a cotton/linnen dress with sandals. 

You really don't need much unless you are attending a formal event. 

Personal hygiene is very important in the tropics, especially the use of a good deodorant and perfume.

The electricity on Curaçao is 110 Volt/50HZ. 

All our sockets are also 110 Volt. 

Jan Thiel Beach is one of the well known beaches on Curaçao and is only 1 kilometer from us. 

That's less than a 2-minute drive or a 20-minute walk. 

Here you can enjoy sun, sea, sand with cocktails, delicious food, water sports, beach tennis, diving, sailing and even nightlife. 

On Saturday evenings it is the place to be, because everyone comes here to enjoy the live music and dance barefoot in the sand under the palm trees and the stars.

Note: Jan Thiel Beach is a privately owned beach and you pay an entrance fee of Naf 6 or US$3 per person if you go swimming. 

After 5pm entrance is free. 

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Do not leave your belongings unattended at the beach, as they may get stolen (by other tourists)—after all, no one has a sign on their forehead saying they can't be trusted.

Just outside the Jan Thiel beach you will find Van Der Tweel supermarket.

It's located in the white building from the Papagayo hotel.

They are open 7 days a week, from 7.30 am till 9 pm.

We do not have a restaurant on site. 

There are several good restaurants in our area. 

We recommend Brisa Do Mar (former Pop's Place), where you can enjoy a good breakfast, lunch or dinner with a beautiful view of Caracas Bay. 

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Start your day good with an irresistible latte from De Dames at the Promenade Shopping Center.

Opening hours Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 5:45 pm.

Opening hours on Saturday from 8:00 am - 5:45 pm. 

Kitchen closes at 5pm.

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The Ribs Factory has been our favorite restaurant for years.

They have the best spare ribs on the island, but the chicken skewers, the tenderloin skewers, their fajitas and quesadillas are also super tasty.

They are open every day.

They are located at Oude Caracasbaaiweg 54.

You can also order and pick up.

Phone: +5999 4610440

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At Pasawá you get different cuisines, each with their own specialty. 

In the center there is a bar with large TV screens, and there is a cozy atmosphere. 

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Sunday is the day you have lunch at Playa Forti restaurant. 

There you'll also see people jumping from the cliff into the water. 

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We do not have a restaurant on site. 

You can order food from DushiFood and have it delivered to your home. 

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Get to know the nature on Curaçao and taste the Curaçao rum. 

Hòfi Mango is highly recommended. 

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Thursday is Punda Vibes! 

The friendly atmosphere, music, shopping and of course enjoying a drink in one of the many outdoor bars. Almost every week there is a special theme for the evening with performances by local artists and groups and at 8.15 pm there is a fireworks show. 

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The minimum amount a taxi charges is $25 during the day and $30 at night. 

If you need a taxi, you can contact taxi Patricia via WhatsApp  5999 5227394. 

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There are several boats that will take you to Klein Curaçao, but there is only one that we recommend. Miss Ann! 

You sail in a luxury yacht and their service is the best. 

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It is worth visiting the Hato caves, where Indians used to live in them. 

You can also see the stalactites and stalagmients there. 

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Climb the highest point on our island and enjoy a breathtaking view. 

We recommend that you get there as early as possible, so leave home around 5.30 am. 

Make sure you take 1 liter of water per person, a sandwich and a bar of chocolate. A cap and sneakers are necessary. 

The park opens at 6:00 am and entrance costs USD 15 pp. 

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Enjoy an underwater walking tour with Seatrek Curaçao.

Walk on the seabed at Mari Pampoen where you'll see the beautiful corals and you can also feed the fish.

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A tugboat once sank close to the coast between the CaracasBay beach and the Directors Bay, and has remained underwater ever since.

Over time, corals have grown on the boat and it is now one of the most famous underwater jewels of Curaçao.

The boat is only 5 meters (17 ft) underwater, and is easy to spot while snorkeling.

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As of October 15th of 2024 you have to pay to park your car in Willemstad (Punda and Otrobanda).

Payment is via a parking meter.

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Between 2007 and 2009, a surge of Venezuelan tourists visited Curaçao, overwhelming the available hotel accommodations. Seeing this demand, Haitham envisioned an alternative—a comfortable yet affordable place near the beach where his Venezuelan friends could stay.

This vision became Casa Amalia, named after the Venezuelan actress Amalia Pérez Díaz.

Later, a Dutch tour operator discovered Casa Amalia and saw its potential. They were eager to offer it to their clients. Today, Casa Amalia has become a beloved accommodation for many Dutch tourists.