Me encantan los contrastes de curacao : la isla da la bienvenida a los turistas, pero nunca parece demasiado "turística" ... hay mucho que hacer, pero la isla es lo suficientemente grande como para que sea fácil salir y encontrar el aislamiento necesario ... y cuando ' cansado de descansar al sol bebiendo cócteles, hay muchas maneras de hacer que su cuerpo se mueva, desde el ciclismo de montaña hasta el senderismo. el eslogan turístico de la isla lo dice bien: "curacao: real. diferente".
curacao información básica de viaje
- ubicación: en el sur del mar caribe, cerca de la costa de venezuela.
- tamaño: aproximadamente 171 millas cuadradas / 444 kilómetros cuadrados (38 millas de largo, 9 millas de ancho). ver mapa
- capital: willemstad
- idioma: holandés, papiamento, inglés, español
- religiones: católica romana, protestante
- moneda: florín antillano; Dólar estadounidense ampliamente aceptado.
- teléfono / código de área: 599
- propinas : 10-15%
- clima: clima marino tropical árido; cálido todo el año, enfriado por vientos alisios
- bandera de curacao
- libro de hechos mundial sobre curacao
atracciones de curacao
Si te encanta el océano, planea quedarte en o cerca de la playa del acuario marino, donde tendrás fácil acceso a excursiones de buceo y a los programas de encuentro con animales y exhibiciones marinas del acuario. willemstad es una pintoresca ciudad peatonal, rica en historia, compras y cultura vibrante. el extremo noroeste de la isla está menos desarrollado, ofreciendo actividades al aire libre como recorridos en cuatriciclo por la escarpada costa, escalando mt. christofel, o explorar las cuevas de hato. Un recorrido por la destilería de licor de curacao es gratis y divertido.
playas de curacao
jan thiel beach is probably curacao's most well-known (and most developed) beach, protected and excellent for kids. the sea aquarium (or seaquarium) beach and adjoining mambo beach is the party area, lined with nightclubs, shops, beach bars, and water sports vendors -- plus outdoor massage tents. the northeast coast of curacao is dotted with small beaches, many with a neighborhoody feel. playa kalki is known for its diving, while locals flock to knip beach and little knip beach.
curacao hotels and resorts
from the laid-back european feel of the lions dive resort to the urban luxury of the hotel kura hulanda, curacao offers a wide variety of hotels and resorts. all-inclusive fans will love the breezes resort, while the papagayo beach resort caters to those who prefer a residential environment where they can fix their own meals. the exclusive and secluded lodge kura hulanda also offers all-inclusive packages, while the hilton and renaissance resorts in willemstad offer a full-service hotel experience, including casinos.
curacao restaurants
dining out in curacao is a culinary adventure: dutch influences are found in dishes like bitterballen (spicy battered meatballs) and a penchant for rijsttafel, a sort of tabletop buffet served at asian restaurants like jaipur and bali. jaanchie's in westpunt is a must for seafood prepared with traditional curacao recipes and ingredients, including iguana. a number of curacao's old landhuis (plantation homes) have been converted to fine-dining restaurants, which also can be found in willemstad at the kura hulanda hotel and elsewhere.
curacao culture and history
many of the buidings and some of the food on curacao is dutch, but the island's diverse cultural influences include a jewish population that settled on the island in the mid 17th century and the unique music and language developed by the island's african slaves and their free descendants. ancient "tambu" music has been passed down among curacao residents from generation to generation, and the local creole language, papiamento, has been spoken here for more than 300 years.
curacao events and festivals
carnival, an extended celebration that peaks in march, is the highlight of the cultural calendar in curacao, but it's hardly the only thing happening. in addition to events centered on diving, boating, and other maritime activities, curacao has a host of food festivals as well as sporting events, including an annual marathon, drag races, and even a bridge competition.
curacao nightlife
willemstad has the upscale nightclubs and casinos, many located at city hotels and resorts; check out the salinja neighborhood for the best variety. sea aquarium beach has the best beach parties and live music at clubs like mambo beach and wet and wild. party boats like mi dushii move the dancing and drinking offshore.
