{"id":1270,"date":"2026-05-20T13:28:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aqualife-3palabrua.nl\/?page_id=1270"},"modified":"2026-05-20T13:31:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:31:24","slug":"curacao-vacation-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aqualife-3palabrua.nl\/en\/curacao-vacation-info\/","title":{"rendered":"Cura\u00e7ao travel info"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1270\" class=\"elementor elementor-1270\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b92f51b elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b92f51b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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upfront.<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"lead\">Weather, currency, language, transport, passport and all practical matters in one place. Written by people who live here and host guests. No marketing fluff, just concrete answers.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"stats\">\n      <div class=\"stat\"><strong>28&deg;C<\/strong><span>Year-round average<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"stat\"><strong>Outside<\/strong><span>the hurricane belt<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"stat\"><strong>GMT-4<\/strong><span>Time zone<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"stat\"><strong>4 hrs ahead<\/strong><span>of US East Coast<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7164965d elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7164965d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-88a7c6\" data-id=\"88a7c6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3471dba4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3471dba4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n.vi-intro{padding:96px 24px 80px;background:#fff}\n.vi-intro .container-narrow{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}\n.vi-intro h2{font-size:42px;margin:0 0 20px;color:var(--ink)}\n.vi-intro p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;color:var(--text);margin:0 0 18px}\n.vi-intro .toc{margin:32px 0 0;padding:28px 32px;background:var(--light);border-radius:10px;border-left:4px solid var(--brand)}\n.vi-intro .toc h3{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:var(--brand-dark);margin:0 0 16px}\n.vi-intro .toc ul{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px 24px}\n.vi-intro .toc li{padding:4px 0;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--text);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}\n.vi-intro .toc li::before{content:'';width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brand);flex-shrink:0}\n@media(max-width:600px){.vi-intro{padding:64px 16px 56px}.vi-intro h2{font-size:30px}.vi-intro p{font-size:15.5px}.vi-intro .toc ul{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"vi-page vi-intro\">\n  <div class=\"container-narrow\">\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">What you'll find here<\/span>\n    <h2>A Cura&ccedil;ao holiday is easier than you think.<\/h2>\n    <p>Cura&ccedil;ao is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which keeps things simple: no visa for EU\/Dutch travelers, Dutch widely spoken, comparable legal system. But it's a tropical island with its own currency, time zone and constant trade winds that keep the climate pleasant. Below you'll find everything you want to arrange or know in advance.<\/p>\n    <p>The information here is based on our own experience and that of our guests. We update regularly &mdash; things like entry rules and rental car prices change occasionally.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"toc\">\n      <h3>On this page<\/h3>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Weather &amp; climate per month<\/li>\n        <li>Passport, flights, best time to visit<\/li>\n        <li>Money &amp; currency (ANG, USD, EUR)<\/li>\n        <li>Language: Papiamento basics<\/li>\n        <li>Transport: rental car &amp; taxi<\/li>\n        <li>Power, water, wifi<\/li>\n        <li>Health &amp; safety<\/li>\n        <li>FAQ &mdash; frequently asked questions<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d2b4c61 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d2b4c61\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-59cdbb75\" data-id=\"59cdbb75\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38b2ec51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"38b2ec51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n.vi-weather{padding:80px 24px;background:var(--ink);color:#fff}\n.vi-weather .container{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto}\n.vi-weather h2{color:#fff;font-size:38px;margin:0 0 12px}\n.vi-weather .eyebrow{color:#80e3f0}\n.vi-weather > .container > p.lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);max-width:680px;margin:0 0 40px;font-size:16px}\n.vi-weather .climate-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;font-size:14px}\n.vi-weather .climate-table thead{background:rgba(0,198,225,.15)}\n.vi-weather .climate-table th{padding:14px 12px;text-align:center;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}\n.vi-weather .climate-table th:first-child{text-align:left;padding-left:20px}\n.vi-weather .climate-table td{padding:12px;text-align:center;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);color:rgba(255,255,255,.88)}\n.vi-weather .climate-table td:first-child{text-align:left;padding-left:20px;font-weight:600;color:#fff}\n.vi-weather .climate-table tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}\n.vi-weather .climate-table tr.peak{background:rgba(0,198,225,.06)}\n.vi-weather .climate-table .ind{display:inline-block;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;margin-right:6px;vertical-align:middle}\n.vi-weather .climate-table .green{background:#22c55e}\n.vi-weather .climate-table .yellow{background:#f59e0b}\n.vi-weather .climate-table .red{background:#ef4444}\n.vi-weather .climate-legend{display:flex;gap:20px;margin-top:20px;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);flex-wrap:wrap}\n.vi-weather .climate-legend span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}\n.vi-weather .climate-legend i{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;display:inline-block}\n.vi-weather .note{margin-top:24px;padding:18px 22px;background:rgba(0,198,225,.08);border-left:3px solid var(--brand);border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;font-size:14.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);line-height:1.6}\n.vi-weather .note b{color:#fff}\n@media(max-width:768px){.vi-weather{padding:56px 16px}.vi-weather h2{font-size:28px}.vi-weather .climate-table{font-size:12px}.vi-weather .climate-table th,.vi-weather .climate-table td{padding:8px 6px}.vi-weather .climate-table th:first-child,.vi-weather .climate-table td:first-child{padding-left:12px}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"vi-page vi-weather\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">Weather &amp; climate<\/span>\n    <h2>Year-round summer temperatures.<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead\">Cura&ccedil;ao has a tropical climate with constant trade winds that keep it dry and pleasant. Average 28&deg;C, little rain and outside the hurricane belt. Below what to expect per month.<\/p>\n    <table class=\"climate-table\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Month<\/th>\n          <th>Average<\/th>\n          <th>Sea<\/th>\n          <th>Rain (mm)<\/th>\n          <th>Sun hours<\/th>\n          <th>Crowds<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr class=\"peak\"><td>January<\/td><td>27&deg;C<\/td><td>26&deg;C<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>9<\/td><td><span class=\"ind red\"><\/span>High<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr class=\"peak\"><td>February<\/td><td>27&deg;C<\/td><td>26&deg;C<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>9<\/td><td><span class=\"ind red\"><\/span>High<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr class=\"peak\"><td>March<\/td><td>28&deg;C<\/td><td>26&deg;C<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>10<\/td><td><span class=\"ind red\"><\/span>High<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>April<\/td><td>29&deg;C<\/td><td>27&deg;C<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>10<\/td><td><span class=\"ind yellow\"><\/span>Medium<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>May<\/td><td>29&deg;C<\/td><td>28&deg;C<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>10<\/td><td><span class=\"ind green\"><\/span>Quiet<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>June<\/td><td>30&deg;C<\/td><td>28&deg;C<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>10<\/td><td><span class=\"ind green\"><\/span>Quiet<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>July<\/td><td>30&deg;C<\/td><td>28&deg;C<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>10<\/td><td><span class=\"ind yellow\"><\/span>Medium<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>August<\/td><td>30&deg;C<\/td><td>29&deg;C<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>10<\/td><td><span class=\"ind yellow\"><\/span>Medium<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>September<\/td><td>30&deg;C<\/td><td>29&deg;C<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>9<\/td><td><span class=\"ind green\"><\/span>Quiet<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>October<\/td><td>29&deg;C<\/td><td>29&deg;C<\/td><td>90<\/td><td>9<\/td><td><span class=\"ind green\"><\/span>Quiet<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>November<\/td><td>28&deg;C<\/td><td>28&deg;C<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>8<\/td><td><span class=\"ind yellow\"><\/span>Medium<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr class=\"peak\"><td>December<\/td><td>27&deg;C<\/td><td>27&deg;C<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>9<\/td><td><span class=\"ind red\"><\/span>High<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <div class=\"climate-legend\">\n      <span><i style=\"background:#22c55e\"><\/i>Quiet &mdash; always availability<\/span>\n      <span><i style=\"background:#f59e0b\"><\/i>Medium &mdash; book ahead<\/span>\n      <span><i style=\"background:#ef4444\"><\/i>High &mdash; book well in advance<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"note\">\n      <b>Hurricane season?<\/b> Cura&ccedil;ao lies at 12&deg; north, outside the official hurricane belt. Tropical storms during the season (June&ndash;November) almost always pass north of the island. Short rain showers are common in October and November, but severe storms are rare.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4c9dfcde elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4c9dfcde\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-152b5434\" data-id=\"152b5434\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-473e17a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"473e17a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n.vi-travel{padding:80px 24px;background:#fff}\n.vi-travel .container{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto}\n.vi-travel h2{font-size:38px;margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--ink)}\n.vi-travel > .container > p.lead{color:var(--muted);max-width:680px;margin:0 0 48px;font-size:16px}\n.vi-travel .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}\n.vi-travel .col{background:var(--light);border-radius:10px;padding:28px;border:1px solid var(--border)}\n.vi-travel .col-icon{width:48px;height:48px;background:#fff;border-radius:10px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:600;color:var(--brand-dark);margin-bottom:18px;border:1px solid var(--brand)}\n.vi-travel .col h3{font-size:20px;margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--ink)}\n.vi-travel .col p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--text);margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.65}\n.vi-travel .col ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:14px 0 0}\n.vi-travel .col li{padding:6px 0;font-size:14px;color:var(--text);display:flex;gap:10px;line-height:1.5}\n.vi-travel .col li::before{content:'\\2713';color:var(--success);font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0}\n.vi-travel .col strong{color:var(--ink)}\n@media(max-width:900px){.vi-travel .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n@media(max-width:600px){.vi-travel{padding:56px 16px}.vi-travel h2{font-size:28px}.vi-travel .col{padding:22px}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"vi-page vi-travel\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">Traveling to Cura&ccedil;ao<\/span>\n    <h2>Passport, flights, best time to visit.<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead\">For EU travelers and Dutch citizens, traveling to Cura&ccedil;ao is relatively simple. Here are the three most important practical things upfront.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid\">\n      <div class=\"col\">\n        <div class=\"col-icon\">P<\/div>\n        <h3>Passport &amp; entry<\/h3>\n        <p>A valid <strong>passport<\/strong> is required. ID cards are not sufficient, even for Dutch citizens.<\/p>\n        <ul>\n          <li>Passport: valid on arrival<\/li>\n          <li>No visa for EU\/Dutch citizens<\/li>\n          <li>Show return ticket<\/li>\n          <li>ED-card online (24h before departure)<\/li>\n          <li>Travel insurance recommended<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"col\">\n        <div class=\"col-icon\">F<\/div>\n        <h3>Flights to CUR<\/h3>\n        <p>Cura&ccedil;ao International Airport (CUR) is 30 minutes from Jan Sofat. Direct flights take 9&ndash;10 hours from Amsterdam.<\/p>\n        <ul>\n          <li>KLM &mdash; daily from Amsterdam<\/li>\n          <li>TUI fly &mdash; multiple times per week<\/li>\n          <li>American &mdash; via Miami<\/li>\n          <li>JetBlue &mdash; from New York JFK<\/li>\n          <li>9h outbound, 10h return (trade winds)<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"col\">\n        <div class=\"col-icon\">T<\/div>\n        <h3>Best time to visit<\/h3>\n        <p>Cura&ccedil;ao is a year-round destination. Our tip: <strong>April to June<\/strong> &mdash; less crowded, dry and pleasant.<\/p>\n        <ul>\n          <li>Dec&ndash;Mar: high season, busy, dry<\/li>\n          <li>Apr&ndash;Jun: ideal balance<\/li>\n          <li>Jul&ndash;Sep: warm but quieter<\/li>\n          <li>Oct&ndash;Nov: short showers, cheaper<\/li>\n          <li>Year-round outside hurricane belt<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-32f57617 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"32f57617\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-134ce7da\" data-id=\"134ce7da\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b6dfe88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7b6dfe88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n.vi-money{padding:80px 24px;background:#f5fbfc}\n.vi-money .container{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto}\n.vi-money h2{font-size:38px;margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--ink)}\n.vi-money > .container > p.lead{color:var(--muted);max-width:680px;margin:0 0 48px;font-size:16px}\n.vi-money .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px}\n.vi-money .box{background:#fff;border-radius:10px;padding:32px;border:1px solid var(--border)}\n.vi-money .box h3{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px;color:var(--ink);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}\n.vi-money .box h3::before{content:'';width:6px;height:24px;background:var(--brand);border-radius:3px}\n.vi-money .box p{font-size:15px;color:var(--text);margin:0 0 14px;line-height:1.65}\n.vi-money .box .currency-block{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin:18px 0}\n.vi-money .box .currency-block .c{padding:14px;background:var(--light);border-radius:8px;border-left:3px solid var(--brand)}\n.vi-money .box .currency-block .c b{display:block;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:20px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px}\n.vi-money .box .currency-block .c span{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.4;display:block}\n.vi-money .box .lang-list{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}\n.vi-money .box .lang-list li{padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-size:14.5px}\n.vi-money .box .lang-list li:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.vi-money .box .lang-list li b{color:var(--brand-dark);font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:16px}\n.vi-money .box .lang-list li span{color:var(--text)}\n@media(max-width:900px){.vi-money .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n@media(max-width:600px){.vi-money{padding:56px 16px}.vi-money h2{font-size:28px}.vi-money .box{padding:24px}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"vi-page vi-money\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">Money &amp; language<\/span>\n    <h2>What you pay with and what you hear.<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead\">Multiple currencies circulate side by side on Cura&ccedil;ao and at least four languages are spoken. No reason to worry &mdash; these basics will get you everywhere.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"wrap\">\n      <div class=\"box\">\n        <h3>Currency &amp; payments<\/h3>\n        <p>The official currency is the <strong>Antillean Guilder (ANG)<\/strong>, pegged to the US Dollar. In practice both ANG and USD are accepted everywhere. Euros &mdash; not always.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"currency-block\">\n          <div class=\"c\"><b>1 USD<\/b><span>= 1.79 ANG (fixed)<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"c\"><b>1 EUR<\/b><span>= approx 1.90 ANG (varies)<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"c\"><b>Card payments<\/b><span>Work everywhere, no extra fees<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"c\"><b>Cash<\/b><span>USD bills handy to bring<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted)\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Don't exchange euros at home banks (bad rate). Withdraw locally in USD or ANG. The airport and Willemstad have plenty of ATMs.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"box\">\n        <h3>Languages on Cura&ccedil;ao<\/h3>\n        <p><strong>Dutch<\/strong> is the official administrative language and understood everywhere. <strong>Papiamento<\/strong> is the mother tongue of most locals. <strong>English<\/strong> and <strong>Spanish<\/strong> are fluently spoken in tourism.<\/p>\n        <ul class=\"lang-list\">\n          <li><b>Bon bini<\/b><span>Welcome<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><b>Bon dia<\/b><span>Good morning<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><b>Bon nochi<\/b><span>Good night<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><b>Danki<\/b><span>Thank you<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><b>Pasa bon<\/b><span>Have a good time<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><b>Dushi<\/b><span>Sweet \/ lovely (used widely)<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><b>Awa<\/b><span>Water<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><b>Kuanto ta kosta?<\/b><span>How much is it?<\/span><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-546d800f elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"546d800f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7b9fec8a\" data-id=\"7b9fec8a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5272240c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5272240c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n.vi-transport{padding:80px 24px;background:#fff}\n.vi-transport .container{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto}\n.vi-transport h2{font-size:38px;margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--ink)}\n.vi-transport > .container > p.lead{color:var(--muted);max-width:680px;margin:0 0 48px;font-size:16px}\n.vi-transport .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr;gap:24px}\n.vi-transport .main{background:var(--light);border-radius:10px;padding:32px;border:1px solid var(--border)}\n.vi-transport .side{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}\n.vi-transport .side .item{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:10px;padding:22px}\n.vi-transport h3{font-size:22px;margin:0 0 14px;color:var(--ink)}\n.vi-transport h4{font-size:16px;margin:0 0 8px;color:var(--ink);font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:600}\n.vi-transport p{font-size:15px;color:var(--text);margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.65}\n.vi-transport .main p{font-size:15.5px}\n.vi-transport .pros-cons{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin:20px 0}\n.vi-transport .pros-cons div{padding:16px;border-radius:8px}\n.vi-transport .pros-cons .pros{background:#ecfdf5;border-left:3px solid var(--success)}\n.vi-transport .pros-cons .cons{background:#fef2f2;border-left:3px solid #ef4444}\n.vi-transport .pros-cons b{font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;display:block;margin-bottom:8px}\n.vi-transport .pros-cons .pros b{color:var(--success)}\n.vi-transport .pros-cons .cons b{color:#dc2626}\n.vi-transport .pros-cons ul{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}\n.vi-transport .pros-cons li{font-size:13.5px;padding:3px 0;color:var(--text)}\n.vi-transport .highlight{padding:16px 20px;background:rgba(0,198,225,.08);border-left:3px solid var(--brand);border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--text);line-height:1.6;margin-top:18px}\n.vi-transport .highlight b{color:var(--ink)}\n.vi-transport .side .tag{display:inline-block;font-size:10px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.5px;color:var(--brand-dark);font-weight:700;background:var(--light);padding:3px 10px;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:8px}\n@media(max-width:900px){.vi-transport .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n@media(max-width:600px){.vi-transport{padding:56px 16px}.vi-transport h2{font-size:28px}.vi-transport .main{padding:24px}.vi-transport .pros-cons{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"vi-page vi-transport\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">Getting around<\/span>\n    <h2>How do you get around the island?<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead\">The short answer: rental car. Cura&ccedil;ao has limited public transport and taxis are relatively expensive. With your own car you're truly free to explore.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid\">\n      <div class=\"main\">\n        <h3>Rental car &mdash; strongly recommended<\/h3>\n        <p>For 3 Palabrua guests we arrange a rental car in advance via our partner <strong>DaJo Cura&ccedil;ao<\/strong>. The car is ready on arrival at the airport or the villa.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"pros-cons\">\n          <div class=\"pros\">\n            <b>Advantages<\/b>\n            <ul>\n              <li>Freedom to see everything<\/li>\n              <li>No waiting for taxis<\/li>\n              <li>Safer than public transport<\/li>\n              <li>Cheaper than daily taxis<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"cons\">\n            <b>Things to note<\/b>\n            <ul>\n              <li>Drive on the right (Dutch style)<\/li>\n              <li>Most foreign licenses accepted<\/li>\n              <li>No toll roads<\/li>\n              <li>Return tank full<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"highlight\">\n          <b>Our tip:<\/b> Reserve a car with AC and automatic transmission. Slightly more expensive but much more comfortable in the heat. For off-road beaches (Playa Kalki, Knip) a regular sedan is fine; for the island's northern tip a SUV is handy.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"side\">\n        <div class=\"item\">\n          <span class=\"tag\">Alternative 1<\/span>\n          <h4>Taxi<\/h4>\n          <p>No meters, fixed rates per zone. Ask the price upfront. From airport to Jan Sofat approx. USD 35&ndash;45. Pricey for daily use.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"item\">\n          <span class=\"tag\">Alternative 2<\/span>\n          <h4>Konvoi (mini bus)<\/h4>\n          <p>Mini buses that drive fixed routes. Cheap (USD 1&ndash;2) but irregular, only on main roads and not handy with luggage.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"item\">\n          <span class=\"tag\">Alternative 3<\/span>\n          <h4>Scooter \/ quad<\/h4>\n          <p>Available for rent at Jan Thiel and downtown. Fun for half a day &mdash; not safe enough for daily use.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3d490ef2 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3d490ef2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d02ffdb\" data-id=\"7d02ffdb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-156a76a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"156a76a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n.vi-practical{padding:80px 24px;background:var(--ink);color:#fff}\n.vi-practical .container{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto}\n.vi-practical h2{color:#fff;font-size:38px;margin:0 0 12px}\n.vi-practical .eyebrow{color:#80e3f0}\n.vi-practical > .container > p.lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);max-width:680px;margin:0 0 48px;font-size:16px}\n.vi-practical .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}\n.vi-practical .card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:10px;padding:24px;transition:all .2s}\n.vi-practical .card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border-color:var(--brand)}\n.vi-practical .card .ico{width:40px;height:40px;background:rgba(0,198,225,.15);border-radius:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;color:var(--brand);margin-bottom:14px}\n.vi-practical .card h3{color:#fff;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 8px;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-weight:600}\n.vi-practical .card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);font-size:13.5px;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.6}\n.vi-practical .card .stat{display:block;padding:8px 12px;background:rgba(0,198,225,.1);border-radius:6px;font-size:12px;color:#80e3f0;font-weight:600;margin-top:10px;text-align:center}\n@media(max-width:900px){.vi-practical .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}\n@media(max-width:600px){.vi-practical{padding:56px 16px}.vi-practical h2{font-size:28px}.vi-practical .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"vi-page vi-practical\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">Practical matters<\/span>\n    <h2>Power, water, wifi, safety.<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead\">The small things you don't need to worry about &mdash; but helpful to know.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid\">\n      <div class=\"card\">\n        <div class=\"ico\">P<\/div>\n        <h3>Power<\/h3>\n        <p>Cura&ccedil;ao uses <strong>127 volt \/ 50 Hz<\/strong>. European appliances (230V) often work, but charge slowly. Sockets are typically American type (flat pins).<\/p>\n        <span class=\"stat\">Adapter recommended<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"card\">\n        <div class=\"ico\">W<\/div>\n        <h3>Water<\/h3>\n        <p>The tap water on Cura&ccedil;ao is excellent quality &mdash; fully <strong>drinkable from the tap<\/strong>. It's produced via seawater desalination. Tastes different than at home.<\/p>\n        <span class=\"stat\">Directly drinkable<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"card\">\n        <div class=\"ico\">F<\/div>\n        <h3>Wifi<\/h3>\n        <p>4G\/5G is widely available. Wifi in restaurants and resorts is generally free and good. 3 Palabrua has fiber internet.<\/p>\n        <span class=\"stat\">Well covered<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"card\">\n        <div class=\"ico\">H<\/div>\n        <h3>Health<\/h3>\n        <p>No mandatory vaccinations. Recommended: <strong>DTP\/Hepatitis A<\/strong>. Mosquitoes can transmit dengue &mdash; bring DEET repellent. Pharmacies in Willemstad.<\/p>\n        <span class=\"stat\">Travel insurance<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"card\">\n        <div class=\"ico\">S<\/div>\n        <h3>Safety<\/h3>\n        <p>Tourist areas are safe. Avoid walking alone at night in Otrobanda and poorer neighborhoods. Always lock cars. In gated communities like Jan Sofat security is high.<\/p>\n        <span class=\"stat\">911 emergency<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"card\">\n        <div class=\"ico\">U<\/div>\n        <h3>Sun<\/h3>\n        <p>UV index is year-round high (10+). <strong>SPF 30 minimum<\/strong>, preferably 50. Reef-safe sunscreen for snorkeling (otherwise prohibited in marine parks).<\/p>\n        <span class=\"stat\">Reef-safe required<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"card\">\n        <div class=\"ico\">L<\/div>\n        <h3>Luggage<\/h3>\n        <p>Light summer clothing. Long pants for evening and mosquito protection. Better to rent snorkeling gear locally (less luggage). Good sandals + shoes for rocky beaches.<\/p>\n        <span class=\"stat\">Pack light<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"card\">\n        <div class=\"ico\">T<\/div>\n        <h3>Time zone<\/h3>\n        <p>Cura&ccedil;ao is in <strong>GMT-4<\/strong>, similar to New York time. During NL summer time the difference is <strong>-6 hours<\/strong>, in winter <strong>-5 hours<\/strong>. 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We do it.<\/h2>\n        <p>As a guest of 3 Palabrua, you don't need to worry much about the practical side. We've lived on Cura&ccedil;ao for years and are your point of contact for anything you need &mdash; from rental car to local tips.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"services\">\n          <h3>What we arrange for you<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li><b>Rental car via DaJo Cura&ccedil;ao<\/b> &mdash; ready on arrival<\/li>\n            <li><b>Personal welcome<\/b> &mdash; key handover and tour<\/li>\n            <li><b>Curated tips<\/b> &mdash; we know what's worth your time<\/li>\n            <li><b>Activity bookings<\/b> &mdash; boat trips, Aquafari, jeep tours<\/li>\n            <li><b>24\/7 reachable<\/b> &mdash; during your entire stay<\/li>\n            <li><b>Grocery service<\/b> &mdash; fridge stocked on arrival<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ctas\">\n          <a href=\"\/en\/book\/\" class=\"btn-primary\">Check availability &rarr;<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"img\" aria-label=\"3 Palabrua service\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-401c92f0 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"401c92f0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f1cd375\" data-id=\"f1cd375\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-476e5a9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"476e5a9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n.vi-faq{padding:80px 24px;background:#f9fafb}\n.vi-faq .container-narrow{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}\n.vi-faq h2{font-size:36px;margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--ink)}\n.vi-faq > .container-narrow > p.lead{color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 40px;font-size:16px}\n.vi-faq details{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden}\n.vi-faq details[open]{box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(10,37,64,.05)}\n.vi-faq summary{padding:18px 22px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;color:var(--ink);list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px}\n.vi-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.vi-faq summary::after{content:'+';font-size:24px;color:var(--brand);font-weight:300;font-family:Arial}\n.vi-faq details[open] summary::after{content:'\\2212'}\n.vi-faq details p{padding:0 22px 20px;margin:0;color:var(--text);font-size:15px;line-height:1.65}\n.vi-faq details p a{color:var(--cta);text-decoration:underline}\n@media(max-width:600px){.vi-faq{padding:56px 16px}.vi-faq h2{font-size:28px}.vi-faq summary{font-size:15px;padding:16px 18px}.vi-faq details p{padding:0 18px 18px}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"vi-page vi-faq\">\n  <div class=\"container-narrow\">\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">Frequently asked questions<\/span>\n    <h2>Cura&ccedil;ao travel info FAQ.<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead\">Quick answers to questions our guests frequently ask before their stay.<\/p>\n    <details>\n      <summary>What is the best time to visit Cura&ccedil;ao?<\/summary>\n      <p>Cura&ccedil;ao is year-round a good destination (28&deg;C average). Our favorite is <strong>April to June<\/strong>: dry, not too busy and pleasant temperatures. December to March is high season with the most tourists. October and November can have short rain showers.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Is Cura&ccedil;ao in the hurricane belt?<\/summary>\n      <p>No. Cura&ccedil;ao sits at 12&deg; north latitude, well outside the official hurricane belt. The official Atlantic hurricane season runs June to November, but severe storms on Cura&ccedil;ao are rare. Tropical storms typically pass north of the island.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>What currency does Cura&ccedil;ao use?<\/summary>\n      <p>The official currency is the Antillean Guilder (ANG), but in practice both ANG and US Dollar are accepted everywhere. Euros often not. 1 USD = 1.79 ANG (fixed). Card payments work everywhere without problems.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Do you need a passport or ID card?<\/summary>\n      <p>For Cura&ccedil;ao you need a valid <strong>passport<\/strong>. An ID card is not sufficient, even for Dutch citizens. The passport must be valid on arrival. No visa needed for EU\/Dutch citizens.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>What language is spoken on Cura&ccedil;ao?<\/summary>\n      <p>The official languages are Dutch, English and Papiamento. Papiamento is the mother tongue of most locals. In tourism everyone is multilingual. Spanish is also widely understood due to proximity to Venezuela.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Is tap water drinkable on Cura&ccedil;ao?<\/summary>\n      <p>Yes, the tap water is excellent quality and directly drinkable. It's produced via desalination of seawater. It tastes different than European tap water, but is completely safe.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Do you need a rental car on Cura&ccedil;ao?<\/summary>\n      <p>Strongly recommended. Public transport is limited and taxis get expensive if you want to explore the island. For 3 Palabrua guests we arrange a rental car in advance via DaJo Cura&ccedil;ao &mdash; ready on arrival.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>What vaccinations are needed for Cura&ccedil;ao?<\/summary>\n      <p>No mandatory vaccinations. Recommended: DTP up-to-date, possibly Hepatitis A. For longer stays Hepatitis B. 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