🇨🇼Curaçao
North America· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Willemstad
Population
185,492
Currency
Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG ƒ)
Languages
Papiamento, Néerlandais, Anglais, Espagnol
Continent
North America
Calling code
+599
Timezone
America/Curacao
Area
444 km²
Government
Autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands
National day
October 30 - Day of the Kingdom
Internet domain
.cw
About
Curaçao is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in the Caribbean. It is known for its UNESCO World Heritage-listed capital Willemstad and an economy driven by tourism and financial services. The population is multicultural with a rich history of Dutch, African, and Latin influences.
Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid wearing visible valuables
- Do not travel alone at night
Terrorism(Low)
- Negligible risk, stay vigilant
Transport
- Use official taxis
- Check vehicles
Natural risks(Moderate seasonal hurricane risks)
- Follow weather alerts
Health(Adequate healthcare system, hospitals in Willemstad)
- Standard vaccines recommended
- Travel insurance mandatory
Practical tips
- Register your trip with authorities
- Respect local customs
- Drink bottled water
Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
Photos
Point de vue panoramique
Curaçao
Cz Jen
Site UNESCO
Curaçao
JIMENA C.C
Plage paradisiaque
Curaçao
Wijs (Wise)
Plage paradisiaque
Curaçao
thiago japyassu
Architecture traditionnelle
Curaçao
Genaro Gil
Architecture traditionnelle
Curaçao
Diego Caumont
Architecture traditionnelle
Curaçao
Wijs (Wise)
Architecture traditionnelle
Curaçao
Diego Caumont
Architecture traditionnelle
Curaçao
Timon Cornelissen
Skyline de Willemstad
Willemstad
ClickerHappy
Skyline de Willemstad
Willemstad
ClickerHappy
Skyline de Willemstad
Willemstad
Taylen Lundequam
Skyline de Willemstad
Willemstad
Genaro Gil
Skyline de Willemstad
Willemstad
coco HACHE
Monument de Willemstad
Willemstad
Taylen Lundequam
Monument de Willemstad
Willemstad
thiago japyassu
Lieu incontournable
Curaçao
Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz