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D ear Visitor,

On behalf of Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association (CHATA) I would like to welcome you to our “Dushi” Curaçao. CHATA is the representative organization of the private tourism sector and as such is involved in the continuous development and improvement of our tourism product. We are very proud of our historically and culturally rich island and the multicultural people that make Curaçao a destination worth experiencing. In order to assist you in your journey on Curaçao, CHATA provides you with its offi cial Tourism Magazine In Curaçao. In Curaçao will serve as your guide on the island providing you with a true Curaçao experience. Our magazine/guide provides you with information on both the touristic and local hangouts. Due to its history and location, Curaçao has been able to develop a very unique character like no other in the Caribbean. Whether you are looking for the perfect break-away from the every day, total cultural indulgence or looking for an adrenaline rush, we have it all. Come enjoy breathtaking sceneries in our Christoff el Park, mouth-watering dishes, off road adventures, intimate beaches, turquoise waters and impressive Dutch colonial architecture. Whether this is your fi rst or second visit we dare you to explore our island and experience what we call home. We wish you a pleasant stay and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you many times more.

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(CHATA) me gustaría darle la bienvenida a nuestro “Dushi” Curaçao. CHATA es la organización representativa del sector turístico privado y, como tal, está involucrado en el desarrollo y mejoramiento continua de nuestro producto turístico. Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestra isla rica en historia y cultura y la comunidad multicultural que hacen de Curaçao un destino que vale la pena experenciar. Con el fi n de ayudarle en su viaje a Curaçao, CHATA le proporciona su revista ofi cial de Turismo ‘In Curaçao’. ‘In Curaçao’ le servirá como guía en la isla que le proporciona una verdadera experiencia de Curaçao. Nuestra revista/guía le proporciona información tanto sobre los lugares de encuentro turísticos y locales. Debido a su historia y ubicación, Curaçao ha sido capaz de desarrollar un personaje muy singular como ninguna otra en el Caribe. Si usted está buscando la escapada perfecta para las vacaciones, una indulgencia

cultural total o está en busca de una subida de adrenalina, lo tenemos todo. Venga a disfrutar de paisajes impresionantes en nuestro Parque Nacional Christoff el, deliciosos platos, aventuras en terreno áspero, playas íntimas aguas de color turquesa y de la impresionante arquitectura colonial Holandesa. Si esta es su primera o segunda visita, nos atrevemos a retar a usted a explorar nuestra isla y experimentar lo que llamamos nuestro hogar. Nosotros le deseamos una estancia agradable y esperamos tener el placer de darle la bienvenida a usted muchas veces más.

Lizanne DindialPresident & CEOCuraçao Hospitality & Tourism Association

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B on Bini, welcome to Curaçao

The Curaçao Tourist Board would like to thank you for visiting us.Curaçao as you may notice during your stay on the Island is Diff erent and Authentic off ering a variety of things to do and see. Take time to visit our unique beaches, over 35 white sandy beaches and secluded coves. Get to know the Diving Paradise with more than 20 unique spots, amazing cliff diving, wall diving and ancient wreck exploration.

Visit our historic port capital Willemstad listed on the UNESCO World Heritage site list, which is a pedestrian-friendly city with in the middle, a gorgeous harbor surrounded by multitude of outdoor cafés and markets. Also enjoy the Impressive Architecture of the city with its Authentic Dutch Colonial buildings with bright and colorful tiled roofs. Curaçao has a rich history of more than 500 years with a blend of more than 50 diff erent nationalities including its African Heritage, European Flavor and Jewish Culture. Visit our wide range of museums; get to know our exotic climate and wildlife with year round sunshine and cool breeze. Curaçao is also well known for his Colorful Carnival Festivities one of the longest lasting Carnival celebration in the Caribbean and also for its widespread tolerance.

Explore all that makes Curaçao unique: exquisite beaches and spectacular diving, stunning architecture, activities and adventures for all tastes, intriguing music and art and cuisine, plus a multicultural diversity and a variety of local and international cuisine.

We hope you will enjoy your stay on our beautiful island and come back soon.

B on Bini. ¡Bienvenido a Curaçao!

El Departamento de Turismo de Curaçao quiere darte las gracias por tu visita. Como lo podrás notar durante tu estadía en la isla, Curaçao es “auténtico y diferente” ya que te ofrece una gran variedad de cosas para ver y hacer. Tómate el tiempo para visitar nuestras más de 35 inolvidables playas de arena blanca y recónditas calas. Ven y conoce el paraíso de buceo con más de 20 increíbles lugares en los que podrás disfrutar de espectaculares clavados desde acantilados, variados sitios de buceo y exploración de antiguos náufragos.

Te esperamos en nuestra capital histórica del puerto de Willemstad que fi gura en la lista de lugares Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO ya que es una ciudad amigable para sus visitantes, un precioso puerto rodeado de multitud de cafés y mercados al aire libre. Disfruta también de la impresionante arquitectura de la ciudad con edifi cios coloniales holandeses que lucen sus techos con tejas brillantes y coloridas. Curaçao tiene una historia de más de 500

años y goza de una mezcla de más de 50 nacionalidades diferentes, incluyendo su herencia Africana, sabor europeo y cultura judía. No olvides visitar nuestra amplia gama de museos, conoce nuestra fauna exótica y disfruta del soleado clima y la brisa fresca durante todo el año.

Curaçao es bien conocida por sus coloridas fi estas de carnaval, una de las celebraciones de mayor duración en el Caribe que se caracteriza por su tolerancia generalizada. Explora todo lo que hace de Curaçao un lugar único: sus exquisitas playas y planes de buceo; la impresionante arquitectura; sus múltiples actividades y aventuras para todos los gustos; su llamativa música, arte y comida; además de una diversidad multicultural y una variedad de cocina local e internacional.

¡Esperamos que disfrutes tu estancia en nuestra hermosa isla y regreses pronto!

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I f you are an Arts and Culture ‘afi cionado’ you will be both delighted and surprised when in Curaçao. Curaçao has many talented local artists that give visual

arts a strong character with diff erent styles. Our local artisans embrace their own vision and art, making each and every artwork unique. The garden at Landhuis Bloemhof is home for a number of sculptures and installations by local and international artists. Visit hòfi Bloemhof and it will take you on a special journey. A hòfi (pronounced hoff ee) is a garden with lots of fruit and vegetable trees, plants and herbs. Curaçao has many hòfi ’s and each with its own rich history and traditions. Nowadays they are often used for diff erent celebrations and gatherings and some of the hofi ’s are open for the public during the day.

Gallery Alma Blou at Landhuis Habaai, featuring local and Caribbean art, is the oldest and largest gallery in Curaçao. The gift shop at Alma Blou off ers local artisans a space to present their souvenirs and other products, thus presenting authentic and handmade pieces to the visitors.

S i usted es un afi cionado del Arte y Cultura, su visita a Curaçao le va encantar y a la vez sorprender. Curaçao tiene muchas artistas locales talentosas y cada uno

le da un carácter fuerte a las artes visuales. Nuestros artesanos abrazan su propia visión y arte, creando así obras únicas. El jardin de Landhuis Bloemhof es el hogar de una serie de esculturas e instalaciones de artistas locales e internacionales. Visita el Hòfi Bloemhof y déjese llevar en un viaje especial. Un hòfi (pronunciado hofí) es un jardín con hierbas, plantas y árboles de frutas y verduras. Curaçao tiene muchos hòfi ’s y cada uno con su propia y rica historia y tradiciones. Hoy en día se utilizan regularmente para diferentes celebraciones o eventos y algunos están abiertos para el público durante el día.

Galería Alma Blou en Landhuis Habaai, que ofrece arte local y del Caribe, es la galería más antigua y más grande de Curaçao. La tienda en Alma Blou le ofrece a artesanos locales un espacio para presentar sus obras y productos, presentando así piezas auténticas y hechas a mano.

Curaçao may be a small island, but creativity and talent are pouring out. The island truly embraces its rich cultural history, keeping it alive and passing it on to the younger generations and everyone interested. Get in touch with the diff erent local artisans, art galleries, cultural festivities, museums, street arts, music and dance. In Curaçao we have it all, it is just a matter of fi nding what you are looking for.

Curaçao podrá ser una isla pequeña, pero la

creatividad y el talento están en abundancia.

La isla verdaderamente abarca su rica

historia cultural, manteniéndola viva y transmitiendola a

las generaciones más jóvenes y todas las personas interesadas. Descubra los diferentes artesanos

locales, galerías de arte, festividades culturales, museos, ‘street art’, música y danza. En Curaçao lo

tenemos todo, es sólo una cuestión de encontrar lo que busca.

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The story-line is illustrated through a permanent exhibition that you can visit by yourself, consisting of displays with authentic nautical charts, ship models and navigation equipment combined with audio-visual techniques. The museum also off ers a guided tour through the museum, a demonstration of the small-scale refi nery (Steam for Oil) and a guided tour through the harbor.

VISITING HOURS:

MONDAY CLOSEDTUESDAY – SATURDAY 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM

The Curaçao Maritime Museum takes its visitors on a discovery

tour of more than 500 years maritime history of Curaçao.

N. VAN DEN BRANDHOFSTRAAT 1 | WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO | TEL: +599 (9) 465 2327 | E-MAIL: [email protected]

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The beating heart of Landhuis Bloemhof has always been the grand hall in the main building. Art exhibitions by local and international artists, as well as a variety of cultural presentations fi ll a vibrant year-round calendar.

This historical monument was built approx. in 1735 on 17 acres of land. May Henriquez, whose grandmother Emma Maduro – Lopez Penha bought the former laraha plantation in 1919, transformed the coach house into her sculpture studio in the 1940’s, and laid the foundation for this multi-cultural venue. Her studio remains frozen in time displaying a permanent exhibit of her work and that of

others who worked there with her.We off er creative workshops for all ages. The Ex-Libris May-Max library welcomes all art scholars. Stop by our gift shop, stroll the gardens or walk the ‘mondi’ trails and discover indigenous fl ora and fauna.

OPENING HOURS:TUESDAY – SATURDAY 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM

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PapiamentuIDIOMA NATIVO

La lengua materna es el “Papiamento”, que es una mezcla de Africano y

Portugués, con infl uencias del Español, Holandés y Inglés. Los ciudadanos locales

están encantados cuando los visitantes tratan de comunicar en Papiamento,

incluso si es una sola palabra. También puede comunicarse en Inglés, Español o Holandés con casi todos los ciudadanos

locales. A continuación una introducción rápida y fácil de Papiamento.

The native language is ‘Papiamentu’, which is a mixture of African and Portuguese with Spanish, English and Dutch infl uences. The local citizens are delighted when visitors try to communicate in Papiamentu, even if it is just one word. It is also possible to communicate in English, Spanish or Dutch with almost every local citizen. Below a quick and easy introduction to Papiamentu.

Bo por hibami Avila Hotel?EN: Can you take me to Avila Hotel?

SP: ¿Me puede llevar a Avila Hotel?

Kuantu esaki ta salí?EN: How much will it cost?

SP: ¿Cuanto va a salir?

Esei ta na dòler of fl orin?EN: Is this in dollars or guilders?

SP: ¿Es en dolar o fl orin?

Danki i felís dia!EN: Thank you and have a nice day!

SP: Gracias y que tenga un buen dia!

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/tadididiFor more art from local artist Rubini ‘DiDi’ Dometilie.

Bon nochi, mi por haña un pan ku galiña?EN: Good evening, can I get a chicken sandwich?

SP: Buenas noches. ¿Me puede dar un sandwich con pollo?

Bo ta desea algu di bebe?EN: Would you like something to drink?

SP: ¿Desea algo para tomar?

Si, por fabor.EN: Yes, please.

SP: Si, por favor.

Kuantu e ta salimi?EN: How much is it?

SP: ¿Cuanto me sale?

Bon tardi, bo kier ban baila?EN: Good afternoon, would you like to dance?

SP: ¿Buenas tardes, quieres bailar?

Kon yamabo? Ami yama [ John ]EN: What is your name? My name is [ John ]

SP: ¿Cómo te llamas? Yo me llamo [ John ]

Bo ta desea sous riba dje?EN: Would you like sauce with it?

SP: ¿Desea salsa?

Mi por haña dos serbes?EN: Can I get two beers?

SP: ¿Me puede dar dos cervezas?

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E very year during the Carnival season, creativity comes alive and the island goes in a state of celebration. This year Curaçao is celebrating 45 years of Carnival

and the expectation is that the participating groups are taking it to another level. The Carnival season is from the 28th of December 2014 until the 17th of February 2015.

Each participating group expresses its creativity through the chosen theme and creation of its diff erent costumes. Whether you are marching in the parade or standing on the side enjoying, the parades are a true color explosion in the streets of Curaçao, accompanied by festive music. The Grand Farewell Parade on Tuesday evening marks the end of a great celebration and the beginning of Lent, which starts on Ash Wednesday.

See the list below for the most important dates.

C ada año durante la temporada de Carnaval, la creatividad cobra vida y la isla va en un estado de celebración. Este año Curaçao está celebrando 45 años de Carnaval y la

expectativa es que los grupos participantes van a ir a un otro más elevado. La temporada de Carnaval es desde el 28 de Diciembre del 2014 hasta el 17 de Febrero del 2015.

Cada grupo participante expresa su creatividad a través del tema elegido y la creación de sus diferentes trajes. Ya sea que usted está marchando en el desfi le solamente disfrutando en la calle, los desfi les son una verdadera explosión de colores en las calles de Curaçao, acompañados por música festiva. El Gran Desfi le de despedida el martes por la noche marca el fi nal de una gran fi esta y el inicio de la Cuaresma , que comienza el Miércoles de Ceniza.

Puede consultar la lista abajo para las fechas más importantes.

Celebrating 45 years of Curaçao’s Carnival

Celebrando 45 años de Carnaval

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CARNIVAL CALENDAR

December 28, 2014 Inauguration Carnival 2015

January 09, 2015 Election Teener’s King and Queen | Landhuis Brievengat

January 10, 2015 Election Carnival Queen, Prince and Pancho | Landhuis Brievengat

January 11, 2015 Election Youth Carnival Queen, Prince and Pancho | Landhuis Brievengat

January 26 - 30, 2015 Tumba Festival 2015 | Curaçao Festival Center

February 01, 2015 Youth Tumba Festival | Curaçao Festival Center

February 01, 2015 Horse Parade

February 08, 2015 Youth Carnival Parade

February 13, 2015 Teener’s Carnival Parade

February 14, 2015 Bandabous Carnival Parade

February 15, 2015 Grand Carnival Parade

February 16, 2015 Youth Farewell Parade

February 17, 2015 Grand Farewell Parade

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T he annual ‘Seú’ Harvest Parade celebrates the end of a good harvest period. Regardless of

the age, local citizens walk down the streets dressed in traditional clothing and dancing to the ‘beats’ of traditional tunes. Every group participating in the parade chooses a specific theme. The theme is present in the colors and pattern choices for the clothes and also in the accessories each group member is carrying.

The ‘seú’ is also the name of the music genre accompanying the groups. Non-electric instruments are originally used to play the ‘seú’. Drums made out of wood and veal are called ‘barí’. A ‘chapi’, which is actually an ancient agricultural tool to move soil also known as a hoe, is another main instrument used to play the ‘seú’. Another interesting music instrument you may see is the conch, of which sound comes out of when blown in it. The different musical groups performing during the parade consist of mainly males playing the instruments and both females and males for the vocals.

The ‘Seú’ Harvest Parade takes place on Easter Monday starting in the morning hours.

E l desfile anual de la Cosecha llamada ‘Seú’, celebra el final de un buen período de cosecha. Independientemente de

la edad, los ciudadanos locales desfilan por las calles vestidos en trajes culturales y bailando a las melodías tradicionales. Cada grupo participante en el desfile ha elegido un tema específico. El tema está presente en los colores y el diseño de los trajes y también en los accesorios que cada miembro del grupo está llevando.

El ‘seú’ es también el nombre del género de música que acompaña a los grupos. Los instrumentos no-eléctricos son utilizados originalmente para tocar el ‘seú’. El tambor, hecho de madera y cuero se llama ‘Barí’. El ‘Chapi’, que en realidad es una antigua herramienta agrícola para mover el suelo también conocido como un azadón, es otro de los instrumentos principales utilizados para el ‘seú’. Otro instrumento de música interesante que podrá ver es la concha. El sonido sale de ella cuando se sopla en la concha. Los diferentes grupos musicales que acompañan a los grupos durante el desfile consisten principalmente del sexo masculino haciendo música y ambos sexos cantando.

El Desfile de ‘Seú’ se celebra el Lunes de Pascua comenzando en la mañana.

All ages participate during the ‘Seú’ Harvest Parade.

Todas las edades participan en el Desfile de la Cosecha ‘Seú’.

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Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 9.00 am - 4.00 pm

Horarios : Martes - Domingo9.00 am - 4.00 pm

I naugurated on August 10, 2014, Museo Kas di Pal’i Maishi is an interactive open air museum located in between Ascencion and Dokterstuin. The

museum provides an interesting angle on how people used to live in Curaçao and the many forms of food preparation and daily activities. Kas di Pal’i Maishi is Papiamentu for a house with a roof made out of corn stalk, hence the name. The materials used to build houses in the past were really flammable, especially the corn stalk used for the roof. To avoid any incidents, the kitchen and the different types of ovens were all built in the backyard.

When visiting it is recommended to take the tour with the museum’s guide. It is more interesting and informative this way. While the guide is sharing our history and traditions, feel free to try out some of the daily chores our ancestors had to execute. For example moving ‘datu’ cactus from point A to B with a wooden tool called ‘Chi ku Cha’ or filling a water bucket at the well and balancing it on the head or taking photos with the traditional head cloth. The museum has a special focus on Community Tourism and the involvement of the neighbours and local citizens in the further development of the museum and its activities. A visit to Museo Kas di Pal’i Maishi is a unique way to learn more about Curaçao’s history and especially how our ancestors used to prepare food. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday and a small entrance fee is charged. On request the museum also offers different nature walks in the surroundings.

I naugurado el 10 de Agosto, 2014, Museo Kas di Pal’i Maishi es un museo interactivo al aire libre situado entre Ascensión y Dokterstuin. El museo ofrece un interesante

punto de vista sobre cómo se vivía en Curaçao, las múltiples formas de preparación de alimentos y las actividades diarias. Kas di Pal’i Maishi es Papiamentu para una casa con un techo hecho de tallo de maíz, de ahí el nombre. Los materiales utilizados para construir casas en el pasado eran muy inflamables, especialmente los tallos de maíz utilizados para el techo. Para evitar cualquier incidente, la cocina y los diferentes tipos de hornos eran construidos en el patio trasero.

Durante su visita, se recomienda tomar el paseo con guía del museo. Esta manera es más interesante e informativo. Cuando la guía está compartiendo nuestra historia y tradiciones, no dude en probar algunas de las tareas diarias que nuestros antepasados tenían que ejecutar. Por ejemplo desplazar el cactus ‘datu’ del punto A al B con una herramienta de madera llamado “Chi ku Cha ‘, o llenar un cubo de agua en el pozo y caminar con el cubo sobre la cabeza o sacar fotos con los diferentes formas tradicionales de lienzos de cabeza. El museo tiene un enfoque especial para el turismo comunitario y la participación de los vecinos y ciudadanos locales en el futuro desarrollo del museo y sus actividades. Una visita al Museo Kas di Pal’i Maishi es una manera única de aprender más sobre la historia de Curaçao y sobre todo lo que nuestros antepasados utilizaban para preparar la comida. El museo está abierto de martes a domingo y una pequeña cuota de entrada se cobra. Bajo petición, el museo también ofrece diferentes paseos por la naturaleza en los alrededores.

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B orn on April 20th, 1939 as Lidwina Marciana Veeris. Dinah Veeris is a calm and wise woman, living on the east side of the island where she also has

her Herbal Garden ‘Den Paradera’. According to Dinah when she was a little girl she used to transform her grandmother’s garden into a classroom where she would be the teacher and the plants and trees the pupils. The ones who didn’t have flowers would be punished and not get any water for that day. That would result ofcourse in less flowers. Later on her interest for plants and herbs grew and Dinah made sure she learned everything possible about plants and herbs on the ABC islands, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao. In 1991 she started developing ‘Den Paradera’ plant by plant.

Dinah admits she’s not a good cook, but she can make a delicious fresh salad with different ingredients. This also happens to be her favourite meal. When asked where she would recommend visitors to have a meal, the answer was ‘Marshe Bieu’ without any doubt. At the ‘Marshe Bieu’ (the Old Market) in Punda you can try local dishes and really taste our culture.

Dinah’s favourite place when she was a little girl was a bench in her grandmother’s garden. Whenever she misbehaved they would make her sit on the bench, but little did her family know that she enjoyed her time on the bench. Her fantasy would take over and she could be anything she wanted. Nowadays Dinah’s favourite place is sitting under a tree in her own garden. She uses those moments to think, to meditate and put things into perspective. Dinah’s recommendation to the ones visiting Curaçao is to enjoy our nature, our flora and fauna. The island might be really dry during certain months but as soon as it gets a little bit of rain everything blossoms. Want to learn more about medicinal herbs and products in Curaçao? Dinah Veeris’ Den Paradera is open from Monday to Saturday and guided tours are available.

N acida el 20 de abril 1939 como Lidwina Marciana Veeris. Dinah Veeris es una mujer tranquila y sabía, que vive en el lado este de la isla, donde también

tiene su jardín de hierbas ‘Den Paradera’. Cuando ella era una niña Dinah solía transformar el jardín de su abuela en una aula donde ella era la maestra y las plantas sus alumnas. Las que no tenían flores eran castigadas y no recibían agua ese día. Esto resultaría por supuesto en menos flores. Años después, su interés por las plantas y hierbas creció y Dinah se aseguró de aprender todo lo posible acerca de las plantas y hierbas en las islas ABC Aruba, Bonaire y Curaçao. En 1991 ella inició el desarrollo de ‘Den Paradera’ planta por planta.

Dinah admite que no es una buena cocinera, pero ella puede hacer una deliciosa ensalada fresca con diferentes ingredientes. Esto también pasa a ser su comida favorita. Dinah le recomendaría a los visitantes a disfrutar de una comida en el ‘Marshe Bieu’ en Punda. En este ‘Mercado Antiguo’ uno puede probar platos locales y realmente saborear nuestra cultura.

El lugar favorito de Dinah cuando era una niña, era un banquillo en el jardín de su abuela. Cada vez que ella se portaba mal tenía que sentarse en el banquillo, pero lo que su familia no sabía es que ella disfrutaba de su tiempo en el banquillo. Su fantasía se haría cargo y ella podría ser cualquier cosa que quisiera. Hoy en día el lugar favorito de Dinah e sentarse debajo de un árbol en su propio jardín. Ella usa estos momentos para pensar, meditar y poner las cosas en perspectiva. La recomendación de Dinah a los que visitan a Curaçao es disfrutar de nuestra naturaleza, nuestra flora y fauna. La isla puede estar muy seca durante algunos meses, pero con un poquito de lluvia todo se enflorece. ¿Quiere saber más acerca de las hierbas medicinales y productos naturales en Curaçao? ‘Den Paradera’ de Dinah Veeris está abierto de lunes a sábado y también hacen recorridos con guía.

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‘Den Paradera’ Opening Hours:Monday - Saturday9.00 am - 6.00 pm

Horarios ‘Den Paradera’:Lunes - Sábado

9.00 am - 6.00 pm

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W hen in Curaçao, a visit to the Handelskade and a stroll on the Queen

Emmabridge are a must. For many locals looking at the Handelskade in person is a reminder that they are home. For all other visitors, it is one of the ‘must see’ items on their list. It is recommended to experience this both by day as by night. A visit by night is completely different and a delight for the eyes and cameras.

The Handelskade, located in Willemstad Punda, is a unification of several colorful buildings next to each other. The city’s unique and historical architecture was one of the key factors for UNESCO to place it on the World Heritage list. The rich colors of Curaçao can also be found in the different houses and buildings around the island. Scharloo, Fleur de Marie, Pietermaai and Marie Pampoen are a good example of neighborhoods with colorful and characteristic residences in the area of Willemstad. Typically small alleys and houses attached to each other, each one with a different color. In Otrobanda (Papiamentu for the other side), the same structures are

C uando en Curaçao, una visita al Handelskade y un paseo en el puente Reina Emma son

una necesidad. Para muchos residentes locales ver al Handelskade en persona es un recordatorio de que están en casa. Para el resto de los visitantes, esto esta en su lista de “debe ver”. Se recomienda admirar el Handelskade y Willemstad tanto de día como de noche. Una visita por la noche es completamente diferente y una delicia para los ojos y las cámaras.

El Handelskade, situado en Willemstad Punda, es una unificación de varios edificios de colores uno junto al otro. La arquitectura única y histórica de la ciudad fueron unos de los factores claves para que UNESCO haya colocado al centro de la ciudad en la lista del Patrimonio Mundial. Los ricos colores de Curaçao también se pueden encontrar en las diferentes casas y edificios alrededor de la isla. Scharloo, Fleur de Marie, Pietermaai y Marie Pampoen son un buen ejemplo de los barrios con residencias coloridos y característicos de la zona de Willemstad. Por lo general hay pequeñas callejuelas y casas adosadas entre sí, cada una con un color

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found. While exploring the alleys of Otrobanda you will not only fi nd diff erent street art and historical architecture, but also meet real Otrobanda-born locals.

A great part of the houses and buildings in Willemstad are offi cially a monument and must be kept the same way as they were originally built.

distinto. En Otrobanda (Papiamentu para el otro lado), se encuentran las mismas estructuras. Al explorar los callejones de Otrobanda usted no sólo encontrará diferentes formas de ‘street art’ y arquitectura histórica, pero también conocerá a los verdaderos residentes nacidos en Otrobanda.

Una gran parte de las casas y edifi cios en Willemstad son ofi cialmente un monumento y deben mantenerse tal y como fueron construidas originalmente.

Street art can be found in diff erent streets and alleys in Willemstad.

El ‘street art’ se puede encontrar en diferentes calles y callejones en

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Pietermaai district

ALMA BLOU GALLERY

Located in Landhuis Habaai, a beautifully

restored 18th Century plantation house.

Phone: +(5999) 462 8896

www.galleryalmablou.com

NENA SANCHEZ GALLERY

A must stop while visiting the island so you

can purchase the perfect memento or gift

to take home.

Phone: +(5999) 738 2377

www.nenasanchez.com

LANDHUIS BLOEMHOF

Visit our gallery, library, workshop areas,

and sculpture gardens.

Phone: +(5999) 737 5775

www.bloemhof.cw

FORT CHURCH MUSEUM

Experience the past through this Monument

with a strikingly monumental character!

Phone: +(5999) 461 1139

www.fortchurchcuracao.com

Visit us at the Avila Hotel, where a fascinating

historical experience awaits you.

Phone: +(5999) 461 4377

www.avilahotel.com

CATHEDRAL OF THORNS

Visit this labyrinth made of thorns in the

gardens of Landhuis Bloemhof.

Phone: +(5999) 462 2962

www.cathedralofthorns.com

KURA HULANDA MUSEUM

Experience the collective memory of

humankind at the Kura Hulanda Museum.

Phone: +(5999) 462 9537

www.kurahulanda.com

The museum gives visitors a peek into the

lives of the former inhabitants of the area.

Phone: +(5999) 864 0362

www.savonetmuseum.org

Follow a guided tour through the museum, a

demonstration of the refi nery replica and/or

a tour through the harbor.

Phone: +(5999) 465 2327

www.curacaomaritime.com

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While in Curaçao it is not permitted to experience a dull moment, unless

you deliberately decide to do so. This segment illustrates specifi cally

the non-water activities and things to do. All water-related activities are

illustrated in the segment ‘Waterfun’. Enjoy Curaçao actively!

Cuando en Curaçao no está permitido tener un momento aburrido, a

menos que deliberadamente usted decide a hacer esto. Este segmento

ilustra específi camente las actividades y cosas de hacer no acuáticas.

Todas las actividades relacionadas con el agua se ilustran en el

segmento ‘Waterfun’. ¡Disfrute de Curaçao activamente!

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T he Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity (CARMABI) is a non-profi t

foundation, managing Curaçao’s Natural Reserves. The focus is to protect and conserve these natural areas, while enabling responsible and sustainable eco-recreational activities. Christoff el Park is the largest park of Curaçao, with a rich variety of fl ora and fauna. One visit will simply not be enough. The Park consists of 1860 hectares of wooded hills, housing several rare and indigenous species. The Jeremi Hills are also part of the park grounds. Here the rare and indigenous Sabal Palm can be spotted, along other rare plant species.

With eight diff erent hiking trails, Christoff el Park can and must be experienced in diff erent ways. Start the day with an early morning hike to the top of the 372 meters (1,220 ft) tall Mount Christoff el. By feet, this is the highest peak to experience Curaçao. Although a breathtaking view no matter the time of the year, there is a diff erence between a hike during or right after a rainy period and a hike during the dry months.The best reward for reaching the top is a visit to one of the beaches on the West side later during the day. The Park recommends climbing the mountain before 11.00 am and starting later on is not permitted. Our recommendation is to start the climb before 8.30 am. This way you avoid the heat

E l Caribbean Research andManagement of Biodiversity(CARMABI) es una fundación no

lucrativa, que está manejando las Reservas Naturales de Curaçao. El objetivo es proteger y conservar estas áreas naturales, mientras se permiten las actividades eco-recreativas responsables y sostenibles. El Parque Christoff el es el parque más grande de Curaçao, con una rica variedad de fl ora y fauna. Una sola visita simplemente no es sufi ciente. El Parque, incluyendo a las colinas Jeremi, consta de 1.860 hectáreas de colinas boscosas, que albergan varias especies raras e indígenas. Aquí se puede observar el raro e indígena Sabal Palm, y también otras especies de plantas raras.

Con ocho diferentes rutas de senderismo, el Parque Christoff el puede y debe ser experimentado de diferentes maneras. Comience el día con una temprana caminata a la cima del Monte Christoff el a 372 metros (1.220 pies) de altura. Aunque es una vista impresionante independientemente de la época del año, hay una diferencia entre una caminata durante o inmediatamente después de un período lluvioso y una durante el periodo seco. La mejor recompensa por llegar a la cima es visitar a una playa más tarde durante el día. El Parque recomienda subir el monte antes de las 11.00 de la mañana. Nuestra recomendación es iniciar el ascenso antes de las 8.30 am. De esta manera evita el calor y tiene el resto de la mañana para explorar. En el Parque se puede encontrar el raro

Opening Hours | Christoff el ParkMondays to Saturdays: 7.30 am - 4.00 pm

Sundays: 6.00 am - 3.00 pm

Opening Hours| Shete Boka National Park

Monday - Sunday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Horarios | Christoff el ParkLunes a Sábado : 7.30 am - 4.00 pm

Domingos: 6.00 am - 3.00 pm

Horarios| Shete Boka National Park

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and have the rest of the morning to explore the surroundings. In the Park the rare Curaçao White Tailed deer and the native barn owl ‘palabrua’ can be found. Spotting these two local species easily becomes a fun and adventurous activity.

Discover Christoff el Park by car or by feet. It is possible to book one the guided tours or depending on the season a special night activity. When visiting with a group, the park can customize a full day of great activities. Before leaving, make sure you visit the Savonet Museum situated in the plantation house of Savonet. The museum takes us back to the time of the former inhabitants starting with the Arawak Indians.

venado de Curaçao de cola blanca y la nativa lechuza llamada ‘palabrua’. Encontrar a estas dos especies locales se convierte fácilmente en una actividad de aventura divertida.

Descubra al Parque a coche o de pie. Es posible reservar un recorrido con guía o dependiendo de la temporada se puede hacer una actividad especial de noche. Si está de visita con un grupo, el Parque puede personalizar un día de actividades. Antes de salir, asegúrese de visitar el Museo Savonet situado en la casa de la plantación. El museo nos lleva de nuevo a la época de los antiguos habitantes, empezando con los indios Arawak.

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Shete Boka National Park adjoins the Christoff el Park, covering over 10 kilometers of the rocky North coast. The North coast is the roughest part of the island and swimming is not recommended on this side of the island, unless you are at the small natural pool near Boca Patrick. Than the suggestion is to take a seat and simply enjoy the waves hitting the coastline. The Park is named Shete (7) Boka because of its seven inlets that are all accessible for visitors in one way or another. The Park has several inlets that are protected breeding areas for sea turtles. From the rocks and with some luck you will be able to spot a sea turtle popping up for air.

Both the Christoff el Park and the Shete Boka National Park are open everyday of the week.

El Parque Nacional Shete Boka colinda con el Parque Christoff el, abarcando más de 10 kilómetros de la costa rocosa del Norte. La costa Norte es la parte más dura de la isla y no se recomienda nadar en este lado de la isla a menos que usted está en la pequeña piscina natural cerca de Boca Patrick. Entonces la sugerencia es tomar un asiento y simplemente disfrutar de las olas golpeando la costa. El Parque lleva el nombre Shete (7) Boka debido a sus siete entradas que son accesibles para los visitantes de una manera u otra. El parque tiene varias entradas que están protegidas ya que son zonas de reproducción de las tortugas marinas. Desde las rocas y con un poco de suerte se podrá observar una tortuga marina agarrando aire.

Tanto el Parque Christoff el y el Parque Nacional Shete Boka estan abiertos todos los días de la semana.

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Start off your visit to the Ostrich Farm with a tour from tourguide Alexander who takes you around the farm to see the diff erent kinds of ostriches the farm holds. Then take advantage of the once in a lifetime opportunity to feed and ride on these exceptional creatures. After a tour of the 9-acres of land, visitors get to hold and stand on an ostrich egg. With the weight of approximately 1.4 kilograms the egg of an ostrich is the largest egg any living bird can lay. Here’s another fun fact: an ostrich egg weighs over 20 times as much as a chicken’s egg.

Those who believe the farm only has ostriches are mistaken; there are also crocodiles, parrots, pigs and iguanas, as well as an Art of Africa shop, a museum, a playground for kids and a restaurant that off ers authentic ostrich meat. At Restaurant Zambezi the older and younger generation is welcome, for this restaurant not only serves carpaccio but hamburgers and fries as well. At sunset, you can fall in love all over again with The Ostrich Farm and all its creatures and surroundings from the watch tower that overlooks the St. Joris Bay.

An ostrich can maintain a steady speed of 50 kilometers per hour, which makes it the world’s fastest two legged animal.

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OPENING HOURSTOUR HOURS: 9:00 - 16:00

MONDAY TO SUNDAYLUNCH: FROM 10:30 - 15:30

FRIDAY TO SUNDAYDINNER: FROM 16:30 - 22:00

PHONE: +(5999) 747-2777EMAIL: [email protected]

Come experience the beautiful and enchanting Curaçao Ostrich Farm.

Situated just south of the St. Joris Bay lies the Curaçao Ostrich Farm. This little piece of Africa not only off ers numerous attractions for

tourists, but is also a cool place to visit for locals.

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For an impressive variety of marine life and dynamic and educational shows you can visit the Sea Aquarium Park. The Curaçao Sea Aquarium Park is located on the peninsula of Bapor Kibra, East of Willemstad. We off er everyone the opportunity to come into contact with the beauty of the Caribbean coral reefs and a wide variety of its inhabitants. Within walking distance of the Curaçao Sea Aquarium there are several sandy beaches, a protected lagoon, a diving center, restaurants, shops, and the new BLVD.

At the Dolphin Academy you can enjoy a unique experience of interaction with coastal bottlenose dolphins. Dolphin Academy off ers diff erent programs for all ages! Get to know the Dolphins standing on a platform during the Dolphin Encounter Program.

Swim or Snorkel with the Dolphins in their spacious lagoons or even make a spectacular Dive with them in the Open Sea! These intimate and informative programs reveal the mammal behind the myth in a fun, responsible and educational way. Visit Dolphin Academy during your stay and make your holiday memorable!

www.dolphin-academy.com | T. (+5999) 465 8900

Want to enjoy a unique experience that you’ll never forget? Then book a submarine dive at Substation Curacao and explore the exhilarating depths of the uncharted Caribbean ocean.

In the 5-person ‘Curasub’, equipped with the latest technology and designed to meet the highest safety standards, scientists and tourists alike can be taken down to a maximum of 1.000 feet.

Onboard, passengers get an unparalleled opportunity to view Curacao’s incredible underwater world with its colorful fi sh, corals and old shipwrecks at depths beyond where shallow tourist subs or deep-technical scuba divers go.

www.substation-curacao.com | T. (+5999) 465 2051

ENJOY AN INTIMATE EXPERIENCE!

TREMENDOUS EXPERIENCE!

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The Curaçao Sea Aquarium belongs to one of the most unique aquaria in the world; an open-water system continuously pumps fresh seawater in all the aquaria. This, together with sunlight, creates the natural circumstances needed to replicate the underwater world. Nothing in the displays is artifi cial!

The same conditions apply to the lagoons in which the dolphins, sea lions, sharks, rays and turtles are kept. The Aquarium

is the best place to see the beautiful underwater creatures of the Caribbean, to be dazzled by the educational and entertaining shows and even enjoy your own personal animal encounter. A day of family fun!

www.curacao-sea-aquarium.com | T. (+5999) 461 6666

MEET, GREET & FEED!

NEVER A DULL MOMENT ON THE PELICAN!

Come and meet Beautiful Curaçao by sea: spectacular shorelines, crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches and sunsets to die for…… Come experience it all on board The Pelican Express!Treat yourself to one of our trips and make your holiday an unforgettable one, choose from our: Harbour Trip, Caribbean Sunset, Sunset in the West, Snorkel the West, Snorkel the Sea, Local Fishing Adventure & Happy Harbour Cruise.The Pelican Express off ers scheduled trips Tuesdays through Sundays and is available for private trips.

www.pelicanboattrips.com | T. (+5999) 465 8388

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Seniors Genuine Curaçao Liqueur• 3 OZ Clear Lemonade (Sprite - 7-Up)

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T here is nothing better than being welcomed by the orange scent of the Genuine Curaçao Liqueur upon arrival at Landhuis Chobolobo. The ‘Golden Orange of Curaçao’, otherwise known as the ‘laraha’ is the main ingredient for the

famous ‘Blue Curaçao’ liqueur. The orange fl avoured liqueur comes in fi ve diff erent colors: the original clear liqueur, green, red, orange and the worldly famous blue liqueur. Probably unknown to many, but an important addition to the list of original products made in Curaçao is the ‘Alcolado Glacial’. The so-called air conditioner in a bottle is produced by Curaçao Laboratories Ltd. also located at Landhuis Chobolobo.

Find out everything about the Genuine Curaçao Liqueur and Alcolado Glacial during the self-explanatory tour in the factory. In the cozy cinema the history and production of both products are showcased in a short documentary. At the end of the self explanatory tour visitors have the opportunity to taste the diff erent liqueur fl avours, before entering the well-assorted gift shop. We recommend you to try the ‘Chobolobo Delight’ in the new Chobolobo Café before you leave. It is a delicious dessert of vanilla ice cream, two slices of peach, mint leaves and on top a mix of Genuine Curaçao Chocolate and Coff ee Liqueur. Landhuis Chobolobo is open on Weekdays and the entrance is free.

N o hay nada mejor que ser recibido por el aroma de naranja del Licor Genuino de Curaçao a su llegada al Landhuis Chobolobo. La ‘Naranja de Oro de Curaçao’, también conocido como el ‘laraha’ es el ingrediente

principal para el famoso licor ‘Blue Curaçao’. El licor sabor a naranja viene en cinco colores diferentes: el original licor claro, verde, rojo, naranja y el mundialmente famoso licor azul. Probablemente desconocido para muchos, pero una importante adición a la lista de productos originales hechos en Curaçao es el ‘Alcolado Glacial’. El llamado ‘acondicionador de aire en botella’ es producida por Curaçao Laboratories Ltd. también situado en la fábrica de Landhuis Chobolobo.

Descubre todo sobre el Genuino Licor de Curaçao y el Alcolado Glacial durante el paseo por la fábrica que se explica por sí mismo. En el acogedor cine la historia y la producción de ambos productos se exhiben en un corto documental. Al fi nal del paseo en la fábrica los visitantes tendrán la oportunidad de probar los diferentes sabores de licor, antes de entrar en la tienda de regalos bien surtida. Le recomendamos que pruebe el ‘Chobolobo Delight’ en el nuevo Chobolobo Café antes de irse. Es un delicioso postre de helado de vainilla, dos rebanadas de durazno, hojas de menta y en la parte superior una mezcla del Genuino Licor de Curaçao sabor a Chocolate y Café.Landhuis Chobolobo está abierto de lunes a viernes y la entrada es gratuita.

OPENING HOURS:Monday - Friday

8 am - 5 pm

HORARIO:Lunes - Viernes

8 am - 5 pm

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We give you a full 3 hour trip of the East coast (2x a day) or a 6 hour West coast tour on request. Both trips include ice cold water and a swimming break.We are equipped with the best Polaris RZR800 2 and 4 person buggies and Can-Am and Yamaha ATV’s. We are the only ones with both vehicles, all in excellent conditions. Our excursions are in caravan-style and pick up service is always available. If you prefer we also have drivers available. You can sit in the passenger’s seat and experience the fun. Drivers must be 18+ with a valid normal Driver’s license.

Enjoy the ultimate on and off road Buggy or ATV adventures and

swimming is included.

Jongbloedweg # 104 • Willemstad, Curaçao

www.curacaobuggies.com

Telephone: +(5999) 511-4282 | +(5999) 540-5640 [email protected]

Our trips start every morning at 9:00 am and every afternoon at 2:00 pm and last approximately 3.5 hours. On our most popular tour you will visit the Eastern side of the island, starting near the Curaçao Seaquarium. Breaks on this route are at the Ostrich Farm, Aloe Vera Plantation and L’Aldea. All refreshments and an optional visit to a small cave are included in this trip. Trips to the Center or the Western part of the Island are also possible.

Bapor Kibra, Opposite the Curaçao Seaquarium and the Lions Dive Hotel

www.curacao-atv.com

Tel.: +(5999) 524 7418 / 461 0071Email: [email protected]

Pre-tour instruction

Breaks with refreshments

Local tour guide

Use of Helmet & Goggles

Awesome time!

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T he island offers many hidden passages that can be discovered in different ways. Off-roading with a jeep or ATV, mountain biking or simply hiking

in the natural reserves.

For the adventure seekers Curaçao is definitely a hidden treasure. Go off-roading on the North side of the island and discover different caves and even a natural pool right before you reach Boca Patrick. Some say that when you see a hole in the rocks on that side of the island, where the water bursts out right after a wave hits the coast, that is where the island breathes. On a sunny day a small rainbow will complete this splashy experience. ‘Eric’s ATV’ and ‘Curaçao Buggy and ATV Tours’ both offer different off-roading tours with a buggy or ATV. If you prefer to go on expedition by yourself, rent a jeep, grab the directions and go!

At Playa Westpunt and Kenepa Grandi, cliff jumping is pretty much the highest adrenaline rush you will get. Jumping at all times is at your own risk. Your only challenge is to make it a clean jump and landing entering the water vertically. For the beginners, it is always possible to jump from smaller platforms at Caracasbaai for example.

L a isla ofrece muchos pasajes ocultos que pueden ser descubiertos en diferentes maneras. ‘Off-roading’ con un jeep o vehículo todo terreno, ciclismo de

montaña o simplemente ir de excursión a pie en las reservas naturales.

Para los amantes de la aventura Curaçao es sin duda un tesoro escondido. Ir ‘off-roading’ en el lado norte de la isla y descubrir diferentes cuevas y hasta una piscina natural justo antes de llegar a Boca Patrick. Algunos dicen que cuando ve un hoyo en las rocas en ese lado de la isla, donde el agua se salpica justo después que una ola se aplaste en la costa, aquí es donde la isla respira. En un día soleado un pequeño arco iris va a completar esta experiencia única. ‘Eric’s ATV’ y ‘Curaçao Buggy and ATV Tours’ ofrecen diferentes recorridos en buggy o ATV. Si prefiere ir en expedición por si mismo, alquile un jeep, agarra las instrucciones y listo!

En Playa Westpunt y Kenepa Grandi, salto de acantilados es el máximo en adrenalina que usted conseguirá. Saltando en todo momento es bajo su propio riesgo. Su único reto es hacer que sea un salto y aterrizaje limpio y que entre en el agua en posición vertical. Para los principiantes, siempre es posible saltar desde las plataformas más pequeñas en Caracasbaai por ejemplo.

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The Curaçao Beach Boulevard (BLVD) is an unique place on Curaçao where going to the 160 meter wide beach is eff ortlessly combined with great

shopping, dining and entertainment possibilities!

The BLVD is the central meeting spot and ‘anytime’ destination. It off ers something for everyone, regardless of age, day and night.

The BLVD hosts the largest beach on the island, more than 50 shops, restaurants and bars spread out over two levels.

THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING TO SEE OR DO AT THE BLVD,

365 DAYS A YEAR!Entrance to the BLVD and parking are FREE of charge.

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Café 40B is a traditional Dutch

“Bruin Café”

Phone: +(5999) 516 1817

Natural skincare & health products made with

ingrediënts from the local Aloe Vera plant.”

Phone: +(5999) 767 5577

EL Mexicano: Meat, Fish, Tapas and Mexican

food. Take out via dushifood.com

Phone: +(5999) 461 1056

ALOHA: “Would you like to have a snack,

salad, sandwich or just a drink at the bar?

Aloha will serve it all!”

Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, to have a

drink or to watch your favorite sport!

Phone: +(5999) 788 7070

Free Your Toes!® Live, work and play with

your toes exposed. Check Out The Hottest

Brands & Latest Styles of Flip Flops.

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Byron’s tattoo shop is a 100% sterile tattoo shop.

Award winner tattoo artist, come and Try us!

Phone: +(5999) 514 0432

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The latest beach fashion and gear from

the best surfi ng brands in the world!

Phone: +(5999) 736 5659

BUBBLE TEA: a fusion drink that blends tea

with fruit juice or milk. Come and try it!

Phone: +(5999) 465 0288

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For all the latest fashion from Paris,

London, Italy and Buddhas from Holland.

Phone: +(5999) 465 7477

Subway, delighting you by serving fresh,

delicious, made-to-order nutritious meals.

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A wide variety of swimwear, resort wear,

souvenirs, chocolates & candies.

Phone: +(5999) 461 1355

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THE STEAKHOUSE

The Brazilian Steakhouse has the all-you-can-eat concept where waiters (called ‘Picadores’) walk around the restaurant with skewers of meat, chicken, fi sh or shrimp, and basically keep bringing guests food until the customer tells them he or she needs a break.

SPA AND DR. FISH

At the Spa facility guests and visitors can get massages, but also off ered here is the treatment where fi sh nibble at your feet to remove dead skin.

Yet one can fi nd a restaurant, attraction, spa and resort that off er exactly that, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of island life: L’Aldea - The Rainforest Mystery. It is surprising, more than a little bit odd, and there is no denying that it is out of place in Curaçao. But perhaps that is the point. To transport visitors to someplace diff erent for a little

while. L’Aldea entails two restaurants, three bars, a boutique hotel, a spa, and a zoo fi lled with animals from the Amazon Jungle. The total area is over 45,000 square feet, a detail which can’t really be anticipated from what can be seen from the street. At the entrance you are welcomed by a surprising mix of lush jungle gardens, the sound of birds, animals and waterfalls, and intricately detailed buildings. There is a sense of peace and ambiance which can be hard to fi nd nowadays, but which is very pleasant and soothing.

THE RAINFOREST MYSTERY

If you’ve ever been to Curaçao, you probably have a series of mental images that immediately spring to mind. A lush tropical rainforest garden and buildings inspired by Maya, Inca and Arawak infl uences are probably the very last things you would expect in Curaçao.

AMAZONIA TOUR

The Amazonia Tour is a guided tour which weaves its’ way across the resort, just out of sight. Equal parts zoo, amusement park and history lesson, Amazonia is a true treat for kids who like animals that make many of us shudder: snakes, spiders, parrots, monkeys, lizards. There are 130 exotic species of animal which are endemic to the Amazon jungles of South America, apparently, and all of them except for the parrots ranked reasonably high on the “exotic animals” index.

RESERVATIONS can be made via the website: www.laldeacur.com or by calling (+5999) 767-6777 Address: Adres: Santa Catharina #66 | E-mail: [email protected]

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EXPLORE BANDABOU BY CARRent a car and explore the West part of the island called Bandabou. Make sure you take a map with you and just explore both nature and beaches. On your way to Bandabou, stop at ‘Daniel Soda Fountain’ and buy cold coconut water. Go all the way to Westpunt and visit Knip and Lagun and after that, follow the main road or not.

FOLLOW A COURSE AT CURAÇAO DOLPHIN ACADEMYDolphin Academy off ers two diff erent courses in which youngsters and adults learn more about dolphins, their behaviours and habitat. The Assistant Dolphin Trainer (ages 9-14) and the Dolphins in Depth (ages 15 and older), are 2 or 3 half day courses. Highlight of the course is participation in a real Dolphin show. After taking a course at Dolphin Academy you will have an entirely diff erent level of respect and understanding for these grey mammals.

INDIAN DRAWINGS IN CHRISTOFFEL PARKVisit Christoff el Park by car and take the ‘Savonet Plantation and North Coast route’. The distance is 9 km (5.6 miles) with a duration of approximately 45 minutes. This is one of the three routes open for cars and it will take you to the rugged North coast and Boka Grandi. Visit the caves here and admire the ancient Indian drawings and the interesting rock formation. A visit to the Savonet Museum afterwards will help you understand more about the fi rst inhabitants of the island.

L’ALDEA TOURS: A RAINFOREST IN CURAÇAOThe folks at L’Aldea perfectly created a smaller version of South-American rainforests, housing over 130 species of exotic animals. A fun and educational tour, where the guide perfectly explains everything you need to know about the animals, their habitat and the diff erent cultures that are present in the forests. The guided tour has a duration of 60-90 minutes. Feel free to tip the guide at the end of your tour.

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Take a Sightseeing Tour and enjoy the

Blue Skies over this colorful island!

Phone: +(5999) 461 2088

You will discover the most beautiful parts of

Curaçao with Eric’s ATV Adventures.!

Phone: +(5999) 524 7418

Our park has interesting trails in the ‘mondi’

(woods), come and explore with us!

Phone: +(5999) 737 5775

Landhuis Chobolobo is the HOME of the

GENUINE CURAÇAO LIQUEUR!

Phone: +(5999) 461 3526 / 461 6946

If you enjoy getting off the beaten track and

into rugged countryside, you will love National

Park Shete Boka.

Phone: +(5999) 864 0444

Fiesta Tours more than 30 years of experience!

Make your dream vacation or event come true.

Phone: +(5999) 461 0071 / 524 7418

Hato caves with apocryphal and fanciful

stories behind the stalactites and stalagmites.

Phone: +(5999) 868 0379 / 511 1268

Christoffelpark is the largest national park

of Curacao and a must see for everyone.

Phone: +(5999) 864 0363

Enjoy the ultimate on and off road buggy

or ATV adventure of the east coast.

Phone: +(5999) 511 4282

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Come to the Curaçao Zoo, we are home to more than 45 different spieces of tropical and local animals, mostly rescued. We house more than 450 animals in total. A small zoo fi lled with fun and excitment. Curaçao Zoo, your Passport to Adventure!

www.curacaozoo.comChuchubiweg z/nT. +(5999) 736 0188 / 529 5151

CURAÇAO SEA AQUARIUM

The Curaçao Sea Aquarium is the best place to see the beautiful underwater creatures of the Caribbean, to be dazzled by the educational and entertaining shows and even to enjoy your own personal animal encounter. A day of family fun!

www.curacao-sea-aquarium.comT. +(5999) 461 6666

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WINDSURFING CURAÇAO

Take one lesson or do the entire 4 lesson course. Join the fun with the entire family, minimum age for the courses is 8. During July and August a special Kids Summer Camp is organized with a week of excitement for ages 8 - 17 and also in the month of December a Kids Camp is organized.

Call us: +(5999) 738 0883We are open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm every day of the week!

KUNUKU AQUA RESORT

With the daypass you can enter Kunuku Resort and you can use the pool, the lounge chairs, playgrounds and the sports fi eld. The children can enjoy our lovely swimming pool with slide. If you want something to drink or to eat you can buy that at our bar/restaurant.

For daypass reservations call us +(5999) 864 4455 on that day itself. It’s not possible to make a reservation in advance.

POLKA DOTS

A fun and family friendly paint-your-own-pottery studio and gallery. No artistic experience necessary, just come in and we’ll help you let your creativity run free! With over 300 fun and functional pottery pieces to select from, there’s something for everyone!

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‘Nunca puede tener demasiado playa...’

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W hether it is a barbecue at a beach in Bandabou (Westpoint of the island), sailing in the Spanish Waters with

friends or jumping from a platform in the deep blue waters at Caracasbaai, one thing is certain: here in Curaçao Sunday is Seaday.

Often groups of yachts join each other and families and friends hang out at sea. This is exactly how Fuikday started years ago on the fi rst Sunday of the year. Nowadays Fuikday is the biggest party at sea in Curaçao and perhaps the biggest in the Caribbean area.

S ea una barbacoa en una playa en Bandabou (el punto oeste de la isla), navegando en el Spanish Water con amigos o saltar desde una

plataforma en las profundas aguas azules en Caracasbaai, una cosa es cierta: aquí en Curazao del domingo es día del mar.

A menudo grupos de yates se unen entre sí y familias y amigos pasan un rato ameno en el mar. Así es exactamente como Fuik-day comenzó cada primer domingo del año, hace años. Hoy en día Fuikday es la fi esta más grande en el mar en Curaçao y tal vez el más grande en la zona del Caribe.

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I t is often said that Curaçao is more than just its beaches and white sand, but with over 35 diff erent beaches it is surely an important part

of the island. From private to public beaches, to the secluded beaches where you may need more than just a roadmap to get there, to the small gem called Klein Curaçao. When looking for beaches in Curaçao, chances are that JanThiel Beach, Mambo Beach and Grote Knip were mentioned. The fi rst two are located on the East side and although a small fee is charged, both have diff erent facilities on location. Restaurants, shops, ATM, cocktail bars, water activities and beachsports. Grote Knip is a public beach located on the West side of the island. Visitors are allowed to bring their own snacks and drinks and it is even possible to have a BBQ on the beach. You are invited to explore the numerous beaches, especially the smaller but surely beautiful ones. Please help us keep the island, our beaches and our ocean clean by disposing all trash correctly.

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C on frecuencia se dice que Curaçao es más que sus playas y arena blanca, pero con más de 35 playas diferentes, esto es sin duda una parte importante

de la isla. De playas privadas a las playas públicas, a las playas solitarias donde usted necesitará más que una mapa para llegar allí, a la pequeña joya llamada Klein Curaçao. Al buscar playas de Curaçao, es probable que JanThiel Beach, Mambo Beach y Grote Knip son los mencionados. Los dos primeros se encuentran en el lado Este y aunque hay que pagar un pequeño suplemento, ambos tienen diferentes facilidades. Restaurantes, tiendas, cajeros automáticos, bares de cocktail, actividades acuáticas y deportes de playa. Grote Knip es una playa pública situada en el lado Oeste de la isla. Los visitantes pueden traer sus propios bocadillos y bebidas y hasta es posible tener una barbacoa en la playa. Le invitamos a explorar las numerosas playas, especialmente las más pequeñas, pero sin duda alguna hermosas. Por favor ayúdenos a mantener la isla, nuestras playas y nuestro océano limpio disponiendo toda la basura correctamente.

Located on the Island of Curacao, we have access to some of the world’s most beautiful and diverse reefs.

Glide eff ortlessly under the sea in your personal self-propelled, Aquafari scooter. Observe a variety of beautiful fi shes and watch them as they swiftly disappear among the colourful coral reefs. Come and see why Aquafari is one of the world’s most unique tourist attractions.

Curacao is one of the few places in the world that hosts these aquatic scooters. Diving experience and equipment are not needed for our tour.

Want more information? Visit our website www.Aquafari.net or call us +59995132625

Create with friends and family a lifetime memory by viewing the underwater safari through the eyes of our Aquafari scooters.

AquafariVisit us at Pirate Bay,Piscadera Bay

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R eserve one day during your stay in Curaçao, to visit Klein Curaçao (Dutch for little Curaçao). Getting to Klein Curaçao takes about 1,5 to 2

hours by boat. All-inclusive packages are off ered by the boat providers. Want to travel in style or are you used to getting seasick? Blue Skies Helicopters off er several Klein Curaçao packages.

A day at Klein Curaçao is a day in Paradise. The island is uninhabited, but absolutely not dull. Sunbath, go treasure hunting, snorkeling with sea turtles or diving. Whatever you do, bring plenty of sunblock and a waterproof camera to immortalize this unique experience.

R eserve un día durante su estancia en Curaçao, para visitar a Klein Curaçao (Holandés para pequeño Curaçao). Llegar a Klein Curaçao toma alrededor de 1,5 a 2 horas en

barco. Paquetes con todo incluido son ofrecidos por los proveedores del viaje en barco. ¿Quiere viajar con estilo o esta conocido por sus mareos? Blue Skies Helicopters ofrece diferentes paquetes a Klein Curaçao.

Un día en Klein Curaçao es un día en el paraíso. La isla está deshabitada, pero absolutamente nada aburrido. Tomar el sol, cazar un tesoro, el esnórquel con las tortugas de mar o buceo. Haga lo que haga, traiga un montón de protector solar y una cámara prueba de agua para inmortalizar esta experiencia única.

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AT THE BEACH

It can be seen at almost all the beaches on the South side and therefore this becomes an additional excuse to visit the beach. Depending on where you are, the experience is diff erent and you might also have a diff erent angle. A selection of recommended places to watch the sunset:

CÔTE DE ZEST: put your feet in the sand, order a bucket of your favourite beer or a bottle of your preferred wine with some sides and simply enjoy.

POP’S PLACE: a restaurant with a terrace located at the end of Caracasbaai right on the beach. Besides of having a great variety of seafood dishes with a local touch on the menu, Pop’s Place is a nice location to watch the sunset. When standing in the entrance, try to get the small table in the back corner on the right. This is in our opinion the best seat in the house. Grab a bite and enjoy the view. The transition from daylight to darkness, combined with the sound of the sea is a perfect and soothing combination.

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C uraçao is called a hidden treasure in the Caribbean for many reasons. One of those reasons is the possibility to practice multiple water sports such as surfi ng, windsurfi ng, kitesurfi ng,

wakeboarding, sailing and stand up paddling.

Cooling trade winds blowing constantly from the East pick up around February. From October to January the winds normally slow down. If you want to catch some waves in Curaçao it is recommended to do so between the months of February and September. Playa Kanoa, St. Jorisbay, Caracasbay, Spanish Waters and even Klein Curaçao are great and common spots to enjoy your favourite water activities.

Surfers usually go to Playa Kanoa and during specifi c periods of the year they lodge at Klein Curaçao waiting for the big waves. St. Jorisbay is a hotspot for both windsurfers and kitesurfers. Follow the road to Ostrich Farm if you want to go kitesurfi ng. The windsurfers must follow the road to Koral Tabak and when you fi nd a small house in the middle of the road you know that’s the other entrance to St. Jorisbay.

Get acquainted with the locals and with some luck they will take you to secret spots on the island to enjoy your favourite water sport.

WATER SPORTSGAINING POPULARITY IN CURAÇAO

You are nature, EXPERIENCE the fi rst and only Floating mangrove plantation on the planet.

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C uraçao es considerado un tesoro escondido en el Caribe por muchas razones. Una de esas razones es la posibilidad de practicar varios deportes acuáticos

como el surf, windsurf, kitesurf, wakeboard, navegar y surf del remo ‘SUP’.

Desde el mes de octubre a enero los vientos normalmente ralentizan. Si quiere coger algunas olas en Curaçao se recomienda hacerlo entre los meses de febrero y septiembre. Playa Kanoa, St. Jorisbaai, Caracasbaai, Spanish Waters e incluso Klein Curaçao son lugares comunes y preferidos para disfrutar de sus actividades acuáticos favoritos.

Surfi stas suelen ir a Playa Kanoa y durante períodos específi cos del año se alojan en Klein Curaçao esperando a las olas grandes. St. Jorisbaai es un punto de acceso para el Windsurf y también el Kitesurf. Siga el camino de la Granja de Avestruces si quiere ir al Kitesurfi ng. Para el ‘windsurf’ tiene que seguir el camino de Koral Tabak y va a encontrar una pequeña casa en el medio de la carretera. Este es la otra entrada a St. Jorisbaai.

Es recomendado familiarizarse con la gente local y con un poco de suerte le llevarán a lugares secretos en la isla para disfrutar de su deporte acuático favorito.

DEPORTES ACUÁTICOSGANANDO POPULARIDAD EN CURAÇAO

STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING (SUP) A great way to explore Curaçao. Join us on one of our tours!

Start with calm waters on the mangrove tour which includes instructions or take the adventurous beach hopper along the south coast.

www.supcuracao.comPhone: +(5999) 738 0883

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Looking for shade, palm trees, clear blue water, great food and

drinks and a unique relaxing atmosphere? Stop searching!

During daytime Karakter off ers a unique beach experience with comfortable lounge chairs, cushions, a lot of shade and friendly service on the beach. The waiters will spoil you with service and great products...

Karakter off ers in the daytime a variety of fresh fruit shakes, natural cocktails, quality wines and beers, delicious sandwiches, salads and tapas, but also a great 100% beef burger... All on a stunning location on the relaxed side of Curacao: Banda Bou.During nighttime Karakter transforms into a cosy fi ne dining restaurant where you can enjoy culinary delights while enjoying magnifi cent sunsets and seaviews. Often local fi shermen bring in fresh fi sh which is served the same night.

TRY IT! YOU WON’T REGRET! ENJOY LIFE, ENJOY KARAKTER…

Karakter is Located at Coral Estate, St Willibrordus. Next to Porto Marie and Daaibooi. From direction Willemstad: Take the “Road to Westpunt” and follow direction Westpunt, take a left turn to St. Willibrordus. Enjoy the fl amingos and take a left turn in front of the St. Willibrordus Church. Follow the signs Coral Estate. Just tell the security you are going to visit Karakter...

OPENING HOURS:7 days a week 8 am - 10 pm

E: [email protected]: +5999 8642233F: www.facebook.com/karaktercuracao

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AQUAFARI | Underwater Fun & Adventure

Glide effortlessly under the sea in your

personal self-propelled, Aquafari scooter.

Phone: +(5999) 513 2625

PARASAILING CURAÇAO

Embark on the fl ight of your life and discover

the beauty of the Island from high in the sky!

Phone: +(5999) 699 9060

ATLANTIS Adventures

Sit in this cruising underwater observatory

while you explore amazing sea life!

Phone: +(5999) 461 0011

PELICAN EXPRESS BOAT TRIPS

Never a dull moment on board the Pelican!

Phone: +(5999) 465 8388

KARAKTER BEACH LOUNGE RESTAURANT

Enjoy life, Enjoy Karakter...

Phone: +(5999) 864 2233

RYAN DE JONGH’S KAYAK EXPERIENCE

You are nature, EXPERIENCE the fi rst and only

Floating mangrove plantation on the planet.

Phone: +(5999) 561 0813

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PELICAN BOATTRIPS: book Pelican Boattrips’ Caribbean Sunset trip, scheduled twice a week and it will take you to the Spanish Water and our Harbour. See the sunset at sea.


DivingBUCEO

Curaçao houses some incredible dive sites for all types of divers

and even snorkelers. Mushroom Forest, Superior Producer,

Tugboat, Klein Curaçao and Snake Bay are just fi ve of the many

dive sites to be discovered during a stay in Curaçao. As the reef

drops off close to shore along the Southern coast, most dive

sites are accessible from shore. Yet some dive sites can only

be reached by boat or by specifi c dive operators. Find out what

Curaçao looks like underneath the water surface.

Curaçao alberga algunos sitios de buceo increíbles para todo

tipo de buceadores e incluso para los que quieren hacer

esnórquel. Mushroom Forest, Superior Producer, Tugboat,

Klein Curaçao y Snake Bay son sólo cinco de los muchos sitios

de buceo a ser descubiertos durante una estancia en Curaçao.

El arrecife se desciende cerca de la costa a lo largo de la

costa sur, esto hace que la mayoría de los sitios de buceo son

accesibles desde la costa. Sin embargo, hay algunos sitios de

buceo donde sólo se puede llegar por barco o por operadores

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GO WEST DIVING

PADI 5 Star Instructor Development (IDC) Resort. We are located at one of Curaçao’s best dive sites, right on the sandy beach of Playa Kalki at Westpoint.Playa Kalki | West PointPhone: +5999 864 0102www.gowestdiving.com

BAHIA DIVE SHOP

Our dive shop is located right on the Lagún beach. We offer different types of dive activities, courses, introduction dives and boat dives.Lagun 208Phone: +5999 864 1000www.bahia-apartments.com

RELAXED GUIDED DIVES

Full Service PADI, IDD and IADS dive center, specialized in shore diving. All courses, small groups.Martha Koosje 10Phone: +5999 868 7710www.relaxed-guided-dives.com

GOBY DIVERS

Located at the Holiday Beach Hotel, we offer personalized dive and courses, from beginner to tec. NL, ENG, PORT, SPA spoken.Pater Euwensweg | OtrobandaPhone: +5999 662 2853www.Goby-Divers.com

SCUBA LODGE

THE most relaxed & personal dive center, located in Pietermaai, Willemstad.Pietermaai 104Phone: +5999 465-2575www.scubalodge.com

ATLANTIS DIVING

Atlantis Diving is conveniently located at the ocean front on the south side of the island. Your PADI 5* shore dive specialist on Curaçao!Drielstraat 6-8Phone: +5999 465 8288www.atlantisdiving.com

THE DIVE BUS

A PADI 5 Star Dive Resort, the Dive Bus specialises in shore diving - guided or independent - at the best of Curaçao’s shore dive sites.Dr M.L King Boulevard | Marie PampoenPhone: +5999 693 8305www.the-dive-bus.com

OCEAN ENCOUNTERS

Your one Stop Dive Shop - Diving, Courses, Dolphin Dives, Animal Encounters, Special Trips, Tours and more! Located at: Lions Dive Beach & Resort • Sunscape Curacao Resort • Santa Barbara Beach and Golf Resort.Phone: +5999 461 8131www.oceanencounters.com

DIVE CENTER VAN DE VEN

Certified PADI/IDD & IAHD instructors with multiple years of experience will assure you a memorable experience!Jan Thiel Baai Z/NPhone: +5999 514 1267www.duikcentrumvandeven.com

DIVE CENTER SCUBA DO

Located at one of the most beautiful dive sites at Jan Thiel Bay, we offer our divers and students one of the best diving and learning experience!Jan Thiel Baai Z/NPhone: +5999 767 9300 / 563 7484www.divecenterscubado.nl

The selected dive schools mentioned on this page are all approved and certifi ed by the Curaçao Tourist Board. Therefore these are also the recommended dive operators when in Curaçao.

Las escuelas de buceo mencionados en esta página están aprobados y certifi cados por la Ofi cina de Turismo de Curaçao. Por lo tanto estos son también los operadores de buceo recomendados cuando en Curaçao.

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Experience bottlenose dolphins in the open sea during an Open Water Dolphin Dive. Curaçao Dolphin Academy and Ocean Encounters partnered up to provide certifi ed divers with a unique dive trip.

Experiencie a los delfi nes con nariz de botella en el mar abierto durante un Buceo con Delfi nes a Mar abierto. Curaçao Dolphin Academy y Ocean Encounters trabajan conjuntamente para proporcionar un viaje de buceo único a los buzos certifi cados.

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T he lionfish is a mysterious yet beautiful fish to look at. However, this species does not belong in our waters. The lionfish is a menace to our ecosystem and our reefs and this is the reason why it is allowed to hunt on the lionfish.

Certain dive operators offer special trips to help prevent the lionfish population from growing. If handled with care and prepared correctly, this fish makes for a delicious meal. Visit mr. Enchi at Sea Side Terrace and order a fresh lionfish with ‘funchi’ (polenta). Thankfully the lionfish is not the only species found in our waters. The underwater population is is large and diverse, including sea turtles, marine crustaceans and cetaceans among others.

E l ‘lionfish’ es un pez misterioso y bello a la vista. Sin embargo, esta especie no tiene cabida en nuestras aguas. El ‘lionfish’ es una amenaza para nuestro ecosistema y nuestros arrecifes y esta es la razón por la que se permite cazar

el ‘lionfish’. Algunos operadores de buceo ofrecen viajes especiales para ayudar a prevenir que la población del ‘lionfish’ crezca. Si se maneja con cuidado y preparado correctamente, el ‘lionfish’ se convierte en un delicioso pescado. Visita al sr. Enchi en Sea Side Terrace para probar el ‘lionfish’ con ‘funchi’ (polenta).Afortunadamente, el ‘lionfish’ no es la única especie que se encuentra en nuestras aguas. La población bajo el agua es grande y diversa, incluyendo tortugas marinas, crustáceos marinos y cetáceos, entre otros.

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If all goes as planned Curaçao will be one entire shopping mall richer after

the fi rst quarter of 2015, with the opening of Sambil Curaçao. Shopping in

Downtown will than be combined with an indoor shopping experience.

Si todo va según lo planeado Curaçao tendrá todo un centro comercial

más después del primer trimestre del 2015, con la apertura de Sambil

Curaçao. Ir de compras en el centro será combinado con una experiencia

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F or many reasons, a visit to the historical city center of Willemstad is a must for

everyone visiting Curaçao. But visiting only one side of Willemstad is an incomplete visit. Punda is well-known for the Handelskade and its historical buildings, but it is also a great place for shopping. In Punda one can shop for souvenirs, for local art pieces, clothing, jewelry, accessories and electronics just to name a few. The combination of stores is well balanced with a large variety of items and you can fi nd almost everything you are looking for. The shopping area in Punda is almost like a little maze and this makes it quite fun for visitors and

P or muchas razones, una visita al centro histórico de la ciudad de Willemstad es algo indispensable

para todos los que visitan a Curaçao. Pero visitar sólo un lado de Willemstad es una visita incompleta. Punda es bien conocida por el ‘Handelskade’ y sus edifi cios históricos, pero también es un excelente lugar para ir de compras. En Punda uno puede comprar recuerdos, de piezas de arte local, ropa, joyas, accesorios y electrónica sólo para nombrar unos pocos. La combinación de tiendas está bien equilibrado con una gran variedad de artículos y se puede encontrar casi todo lo que usted busca. La zona comercial de Punda es casi como un pequeño laberinto y esto hace que sea bastante divertido para los visitantes y compradores. En cada esquina se puede descubrir una tienda diferente o un nuevo

The stores Downtown are open from Monday to Saturday.

Las tiendas en el Centro están abiertos de Lunes a Sábado.

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shoppers. In every corner a different store or a new alley can be discovered. Just like the famous Handelskade, the other alleys in Punda are colorful and diverse. The multicultural aspect of the island can also be found in Punda. From the displays, to the products, to the approach. While in Punda grab a drink on one of the terraces and enjoy the atmosphere, in between your shopping spree.

Unlike Punda, Otrobanda has one main street for shopping, which is the Breedestraat. The shops in Otrobanda offer a great variety of clothing, shoes, accessoires and electronics all at competitive prices. Some may find the viaduct about halfway through Breedestraat a little crowded, but this is a common meeting point for those living or working in Otrobanda. The Riffort Village and its stores are a great addition to the shopping scene in Otrobanda. Other than sweets and souvenirs, several well known brands await at the Riffort Village. Make sure to enjoy the surrounding and sceneries while shopping in Downtown.

callejón. Al igual que el famoso Handelskade, los otros callejones en Punda son coloridos y diversos. El aspecto multicultural de la isla también se puede encontrar en Punda. Desde las ventanas comerciales, a los productos, hacia el acercamiento. Mientras esté en Punda disfrute de una bebida y la atmósfera en una de las terrazas.

A diferencia de Punda, Otrobanda tiene una calle principal para ir de compras, que es el Breedestraat. Las tiendas en Otrobanda ofrecen una gran variedad de ropa, zapatos, accesorios y electrónica a precios competitivos. Algunos podrán opinar que el viaducto a mitad del Breedestraat está un poco lleno de gente, pero esto es un punto de encuentro común para aquellos que viven o trabajan en Otrobanda. El Riffort Village y sus tiendas son una gran adición a la escena de compras en Otrobanda. Aparte de dulces y recuerdos, varias marcas conocidas le esperan en el Riffort Village. Asegúrese de disfrutar de los alrededores y paisajes mientras va de compras en el centro.

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Seeking for a high-end trip where luxury and exclusivity

defi ne your stay? Wine and dine at the fi nest restaurants,

enjoy exclusive tours and sights, arrange vip transportation

and relax on your own private beach. Experience ‘dushi’

Curaçao in true luxury.

En busca de un viaje de alta gama donde el lujo y la

exclusividad defi nen su estancia? Disfrute de una cena en

los mejores restaurantes, reserve recorridos exclusivos,

haga uzo de un transporte VIP y relájese en su propia playa

privada. Experiencia a ‘dushi’ Curaçao en verdadero lujo.

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CARIBBEAN CHARM. INTERNATIONAL ELEGANCE

Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort is Curaçao’s premier luxury resort. Situated on 2,000 acres of rare natural preserve, the breathtaking Caribbean beachfront property features world-class amenities including the Pete Dye designed golf course, a luxurious spa, resort pools with Caribbean views, an alluring white sand beach and water adventures. Plus, the resort off ers sophisticated dining options including Shore American Seafood Grill. The menu boasts upscale American cuisine as well as regional seafood dishes, expertly prepared in an open air kitchen.

ONE INCREDIBLE GOLF EXPERIENCE

Pete Dye designed the 6,920 yard, 18 hole Quarry Golf Course to fi t seamlessly into the island’s hills and valleys and reward every level of player. The par 72 course meanders between the stunning blue Caribbean Sea and off ers a full-service practice area, driving range, lessons from a PGA professional and a well-stocked golf shop. No Shoes? No Clubs? No Problem. We rent them all so you won’t miss the golf experience of a lifetime! Experience luxury just 20 minutes Southeast of Willemstad!

CONTACT INFO:SantaBarbaraResortCuracao.com | +5999.840.1234OldquarryGolfCuracao.com | +5999.840.6886

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Having the time and freedom to enjoy the great things in life, is luxury itself. The Substation will take you on an exclusive trip to discover Curaçao’s reefs and sea life at depths of 1.000 feet. Afterwards, spend a day on a private yacht on the Spanish Waters or its surroundings. The Spanish Waters are well known for harbouring luxury and private yachts.

Tener el tiempo y la libertad para disfrutar de las mejores cosas en la vida, es el lujo en sí mismo. El Substation le llevará en un viaje exclusivo para descubrir los arrecifes de Curaçao y la vida del mar a una profundidad de 1.000 pies. Después puede pasar un día en un yate privado en el Spanish Water y sus alrededores. El Spanish Water es bien conocido por albergar yates privados y de lujo.

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Have your second home in Curaçao!

WHERE YOU VACATIONWHERE YOU VACATION

This restaurant cuisine with health-focused regional dishes is primarily based on local vegetables complemented with meat, poultry or fish. Choices can be made from the a la carte menu.

Saturday evenings, we offer our tasty “Caribbean Grill Night” featuring an extended salad bar and live music. We also provide a relaxing Sunday Brunch every first Sunday of the month.

Contact us for the “Brunch & Plunge” information.

ENJOY THE TRADITIONAL ATMOSPHEREOF THE AVILA HOTEL.

Belle Terrace is a romantic & unique open air restaurant serving lunch and dinner,

overlooking the blue Caribbean sea. Come and experience “Taste of the Region”.

Blues Bar & Restaurant offers an international cuisine with a focus on Pinchos, grilled to perfection.

Tuesday stands for “Burger Night” with an Avila twist!

Enjoy our special Live Jazz Night on Thursday evenings.Blues is THE hotspot in town offering the best of local Jazz every single Thursday!

Where the food is “HOT” and the music is “COOL”!

Address: Penstraat 130Willemstad, Curaçao

www.avilahotel.comEmail: [email protected]

Phone: +5999 - 4614377

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Let your taste buds lead the way during your stay in Curaçao. As natives we

are well known for our love for food and eating. We will always fi nd a reason to

incorporate food in our daily activities or social gatherings. In Curaçao we truly

embrace our relationship with food. The over hundred restaurants and eateries

in all corners and squares of the island, make you wish you were staying even

longer. The well-known multicultural diversity is also found in the diff erent

cuisines with international infl uences.

Deje que sus papilas gustativas guíen el camino durante su estancia en Curaçao.

Los nativos aquí somos bien conocidos por nuestro amor para la comida y el

placer de comer. Siempre encontramos una razón para incorporar a la comida

en nuestras actividades diarias o eventos sociales. En Curaçao realmente

disfrutamos de nuestra relación con la comida. Los más de cien restaurantes

y cafeterías en todas las esquinas y plazas de la isla, le harán desear que su

estancia sea un poco más larga. La diversidad multicultural también se encuentra

en los diferentes tipos de cocina con infl uencias internacionales.

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Culinary DelightsTaste the Local Flavours

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T he local fl avours are well represented in the so called ‘Krioyo’ (Creole) dishes. Most of these dishes are only served during lunch hours,

because of the richness in fl avours and ingredients. The Old Market in Punda (Downtown Willemstad) called ‘Marshe Bieu’, is home for various kitchens of diff erent local owners serving breakfast and lunch from Monday to Saturday. Seating at the long tables is on a ‘fi rst come fi rst serve’ basis. Share a table with locals or other visitors and do not hesitate to start a conversation when waiting for your dish. ‘Piská Kòra ku Funchi’ (A fried red snapper with polenta, fried plantain and a special sauce), ‘Kabritu Stobá’ (stewed goat meat served with a side order of choice), ‘Bakiòu ku Tutu’ (Cod fi sh with tutu which is best described as a version of sweet polenta made with black eyed peas as main ingredient). These are just three of the many local dishes that are regularly served at the Old Market.

L os sabores locales están bien representadas en los llamados platos ‘Krioyo’ (criollos). La mayoría de estos platos sólo se sirven durante

el almuerzo, por la riqueza de sabores e ingredientes. El Mercado Viejo en Punda llamado ‘Marshe Bieu’, es el hogar de varias cocinas de diferentes propietarios locales que sirven desayuno y almuerzo de lunes a sábado. En el ‘Marshe Bieu’ se comparten las mesas y el que llega primero se sienta. Compartir una mesa con los nativos o otros visitantes es muy común. No dude en tener una conversación mientras espera por su comida. ‘Piská Kòra ku Funchi’ (un pargo rojo frito con polenta, plátano frito y una salsa especial), ‘Kabritu Stobá’ (estofado de cabrito servido con una orden de elección), ‘Bakiòu ku Tutu’ (bacalao con tutú que se describe mejor como una versión de polenta dulce hecha con guisantes de ojos negros como ingrediente principal). Estos son sólo tres de los varios platos locales que se sirven regularmente en el Mercado Viejo. Si quiere probar algo completamente diferente y es capaz de hacer la vista gorda a la textura y simplemente dejar que su paladar haga el trabajo, entonces le recomendamos el ‘Giambo’ (sopa de ocra o quimbombó).¿Se encuentra en la parte oeste de la isla y desea saborear un plato ‘krioyo’? Cafe & Restaurant Komedor Krioyo se encuentra en Dokterstuin. Una familia local transformó la vieja casa de plantación en un restaurante muy popular en la comunidad local y también los viajeros. El restaurante está abierto de martes a domingo y tiene una amplia variedad de platos locales.

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If you want to try something completely diff erent and are able to turn a blind eye to the texture and simply let your taste buds do the work, than we recommend the ‘Giambo’ (Okra soup). Staying West of the island and craving ‘krioyo’? Cafe & Restaurant Komedor Krioyo is located at Dokterstuin. A local family transformed the old plantation house into a restaurant that is highly popular amongst the local community and travelers. The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Sunday and has a wide variety of local dishes.

FOOD TRUCKS A.K.A. ‘TRÙK’I PAN’

Looking for a real local tradition, than a stop at a ‘Trùk’i Pan’ (truck-ee-pang) is a must. ‘Trùkí Pan’ literally means bread truck in the native language Papiamentu. Every day around 9.00 pm most of these Food Trucks open their ‘windows’ and within seconds the fi rst sandwiches are ordered and prepared. The sandwiches are served with meat, chicken or seafood of choice. Instead of a sandwich it is also possible to order a side of french fries, rice or salad depending on the location. Have a chat with friends while savouring your meal in the open air next to the Food Truck, in your car or simply leaning against your car. Find out which ‘Trùk’i Pan’ is nearby and have a late dinner without a table.

‘FOOD TRUCKS’ O ‘TRÙK’I PAN’

Buscando una verdadera tradición local, una parada en un ‘Trùk’i Pan’ (tro-quí-pan) es la solución. ‘Trùk’í Pan’ signifi ca literalmente camión de pan en el idioma nativo Papiamentu. Todos los días alrededor de las 9:00 pm los camiones de comida abren sus ‘ventanas’ y en cuestión de segundos los primeros sándwiches están saliendo. Los sándwiches se sirven con carne, pollo o mariscos. En lugar de un sándwich también es posible pedir una porción de patatas fritas, arroz o ensalada dependiendo de la ubicación. Platica con amigos mientras saborea su comida al aire libre al lado del camión, en su coche o simplemente apoyado a su coche. Averigüe qué ‘Trùk’i Pan’ está cerca y tenga una cena en tarde noche sin una mesa.

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When you are in Curaçao, you should experience our culture. An important part of it is our “Kushina Krioyo” (Creole cuisine). We take pleasure in introducing “Cafe & Restaurant Komedor Krioyo”, situated in the countryside (Banda Bou) at Dokterstuin.

The aim is to present our Kultura Kulinario (Culinary Culture) and we hope that you will enjoy the different dishes. We wish you “Bon Apetit”.

A unique historic resting point on your tour in Banda Bou (Western Curaçao)

Cafe & Restaurant Komedor Krioyo at Dokterstuin is situated in the old plantation house at Dokterstuin.

We off er you the best of Curaçao’s local cuisine.

VISIT KOMEDOR KRIOYO FORALL LOCAL FOOD & SWEETS!

Our restaurant is open from Tuesday till Friday: 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays: from 9.00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.For reservations or for a menu:

Call Cafe & Restaurant Komedor KrioyoPhone: 864.2701 / 562.0721

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Bistro le Clochard has been serving the highest

quality dishes to all guests for over 35 years.

Our restaurant is one you surely can’t miss while staying in Curacao.Join us on our terrace for the best and most popular view. Or join us inside in our historical rain cistern and have the most amazing delicacies.

We are looking forward to welcoming you!

Rif Fort Unit 1Tel.: (+599 9) 462 5666 / 462 5667E-mail: [email protected]

www.bistroleclochard.com

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BY DAYBY DAY

MILUCHA @ STA. MARIACoconut Ice Cream.

At Mi Lucha they sell diff erent self-made ice cream fl avours, but we recommend the coconut fl avour.

FRO YIUSchottegatweg Oost 173‘Curacao’s fi rst and only self serve Frozen Yogurt shop. Pour as much as you want into your cup and pick whatever toppings you like.’

‘KOS DUSHI’The real Curaçao sweets!Here in Curaçao we have our own sweets and these are made mostly with nuts and sugar, a lot of sugar. Buy the local ‘Kos dushi’ at bakeries or larger supermarkets.

SUNDAY MORNINGVisit the Market at Barber or visit a local family’s bakery/eatery in Bonam. When arriving in Barber, right after the gas station take a left and you will see the local market at your right. The market at Barber opens early Sunday morning and aside from having a butchery where the locals buy their meat, you can enjoy local dishes and soups, buy traditional sweets and other items.

Drive to Brievengat and when you are at the crossroads with ‘Sentro Deportivo Kòrsou’ (which is the largest sport facility on the island) in front of you, take a right. At the end of the road, take a left and quickly a right again. Take the fi rst street right and go right once again and you have arrived at your destination. The bakery sells a local bread called ‘pan será’ and you can order it with a variety of specialties. You can also order a soup of choice and you should defi nitely try a real Curaçao soup before you leave.

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Indulge yourself in casual fi ne dining in a cozy alfresco

ambiance.

Indulge yourself in casual fi ne dining in a cozy alfresco ambiance at La Bahia Seafood & Steakhouse, located on the 1st fl oor of the Otrobanda Hotel. At La Bahia you can choose from a great variety of tasty appetizers, the freshest seafood and fi sh, savory steaks, grilled and local specialties, while enjoying Curacao’s most beautiful view of the St. Anna Bay, the fl oating pontoon bridge and the Handelskade. Visit us and let our dedicated chefs and waiters serve you an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Willemstad! Find us on facebook: labahiarestaurant for weekly specials.

labahiarestaurantBreedestraat (O), Willemstad Curaçao | Phone: +599(9) 462-7400

Email: [email protected]

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BY NIGHTBY NIGHT

HOT PEPPER @ SCHOTTEGATWEG OOSTTry a burrito with ‘lomito’ (tenderloin) or a burrito with shrimps. They also serve tacos.

E STOBA @ CARACASBAAIWEGThe specialty at E Stoba is the fact that they don’t have french fries but fried potatoes and a special garnish.

BBQ EXPRESS @ CARACASBAAIWEGThis is a newer food truck and their menu and display will give it away. They have a large variety of sauces to accompany your meal. Rib Eye is also served on this menu.

ZAMBEZI @ THE CURAÇAO OSTRICH FARMA taste of Africa is brought to Curaçao with their international dishes and fresh meat. If you are lucky the campfi re is on and you can relax after dinner and enjoy the surroundings.

LA BAHIA SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE RESTAURANTDining with a great view. Located at Hotel Otrobanda, La Bahia will

give you a great view on the Handelskade in Punda and our harbour. With such a bar you will not be able to leave without enjoying a drink.

KOME @ PIETERMAAI SMALLKome is the Papiamentu word for ‘eat’ and that is exactly what you

should do. Dinner is served from 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm and the Chef’s exclusive menu will surprise you.

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Oporto Restaurant is located in a striking wooden structure on the banks of the Waaigat, an inland lagoon in the historic city center of Willemstad. The location makes for a perfect combination of a marvelous sight and a taste of Curaçao’s best ribs and International Cuisine!

Friday and Saturday a touch of Caribbean background live music!

Daily lunch: 11:30 am - 2:30 pmDinner 5:30 - 11:30 pm

Address : Plaza Mundo Merced z/nPhone: +(5999) 465 6605 / 738-5165 (offi ce)

Cell.: +(5999) 516-7268

www.oportocuracao.com

oportorestaurant.curacao [email protected]@oportorestauran

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ESPETADA HOUSE Weg Naar Fuik 215Phone: +(5999) 747 7068www.espetadahouse.comOpening times: Monday ClosedTue-Thu | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pmFri-Sat | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pmSun | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Specialized in “The Espetadas”. A typical Portuguese dish. Deliciously marinated meat, grilled and served on a skewer.

CRU STEAK HOUSE & WINE BAR Baden Powellweg #1Phone: +(5999) 435 5000www.crusteakhousecuracao.comOpening times: Mon-Sat | 11:00 am - 11:00 pmSun | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The best quality cuts of US prime beef, flame-grilled to absolute perfection!

BEAN BERRY Oude Caracasbaaiweg 158Phone: +(5999) 788 2326www.facebook.com/beanberrycuracaoOpening times: Tue-Sun | 9:00 am - 9:30 pm

Come and enjoy the best brewed espresso, frozen yogurt, food and beverages in town!

BISTRO LE CLOCHARD Rif Fort village unit 1Phone: +(5999) 462 5666www.bistroleclochard.comOpening times Mon-Sat: Lunch | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pmDinner | 6:30 pm -11:00 pm

Serving the highest quality dishes to all of our guests for over 35 years!

AL RANCHO DE ALEX Adres: Sta. Rosaweg 155Phone: +(5999) 738 8317www.facebook.com/ AL Rancho DE AlexOpening times: Mon-Fri | 12:00 pm - 10:30 pmSat-Sun | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

LUNCH SPECIAL:12 pm - 3 pm (three course meal)for NAF 14,50.

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KYOTO SUSHI & GRILL Located in Papagayo Beach Hotel @Jan Thiel BeachPhone: +(5999) 735 0041www.kyotocuracao.comOpening times: Sun-Thu | 5:00 pm - 11:00 pmFri-Sat | 5:00 pm - 01:00 am

We have 2 Teppanyaki tables for the people that like to have dinner and a show.

KOME Johan van Walbeeckplein 6Phone: +(5999) 465 0413www.komecuracao.comOpening times: Lunch | Mon-Fri 12:00 pm - 2:30 pmDinner | Tue-Sat 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

We named the restaurant “Kome” the Papiamentu word for “Eat” as it simply describes what we’re all about, which is eating of course!

IL BARILE DA MARIO Hanchi Snoa 12 | Located across the SynagoguePhone: +(5999) 461 3025www.facebook.com/ilbarile.damarioOpening times: Mon-Sat | 9:00 am - 7:00 pmAfter 7:00 pm | Reservations only.

Il Barile serves up north Italian traditional dishes made with thoughtful simplicity but a lot of passion by experienced chef Mario. Mario and Mirty Rossi have been running this tiny trattoria for more than 30 years.

DE KLEINE WERELD Caracasbaaiweg 407 nPhone: +(5999) 747 5555www.restaurantdekleinewereld.comOpening times: Thu-Tue | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pmWed | 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

We are the only restaurant with stonegrill(min 4 pers). Nice for big groups!

FISHALICIOUS Loostraat #1Phone: +(5999) 4618844www.fishalicious.netOpening times: Mon-Fri 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Fishalicious has exactly what you are looking for. Outstanding seafood and shellfish including oysters, lobster and wine from all over the world!

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ROSE GARDEN CHINESE CUISINECaracasbaaiweg 56Phone: +(5999) 461 4574www.rosegardencuracao.comOpening times: Daily | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A family-owned business founded in 1983. Lunch Special and Dinner Combo.A La Carte Menu and Wine List.All food cooked with vegetable oil andNO MSG.

RANCHO EL SOBRINO Weg naar Kniphof z/n, WestpuntPhone: +(5999) 888 8822www.ranchoelsobrino.comOpening times: Daily | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

Come and enjoy the best food in the West! Mondays Cocktail Happy Hour and Live Music!

POMARROSA Dr. M.J Hugenholtzweg unit 9-10Phone: +(5999) 461 8608www.facebook.com/Bar & Restaurant PomarrosaOpening times:Daily | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

We serve authentic Cantonese dishes.Come and try us!

QUIZNOS Saliña Galleries Unit 101Phone: +(5999) 465 7978www.quiznoscuracao.comOpening times: Mon-Sat | 10:00 am - 10:00 pmSun | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Quiznos’ quick service Italian-styled sub sandwich restaurants meet all the expectations of consumers looking for a quality healthy alternative to traditional fast food.

PLEIN CAFÉ WILHELMINA Wilhelminaplein 19-23Phone: +(5999) 461 9666www.pleincafewilhelmina.comOpening times: Daily | 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

Eat, drinks, relax and enjoy at the place to be in Punda’s beating heart!.

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THE GRILL KING Waterfortboogjes 37-38Phone: +(5999) 461 6870www.thegrillkingcuracao.comOpening times: Daily | 8:00 am - 11:45 pm

Daily Happy Hour between 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.3 Course Dinner Meal special in the weekend / Each day a different cocktail.

TEXAS ALAPARIA Schottegatweg Oost 193aPhone: +(5999) 461 6616www.texasalaparia.comOpening times: Daily | 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Try our award winning ribs, spicy wings, tender chicken, quality beef, our signature funchi hasa and our homemade pinda sauce! Family run for over 25 years!

SCUBA LODGE Pietermaai 104Phone: +(5999) 465 2575www.scubalodge.comOpening times: Daily | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

Our dedicated Scuba Lodge team is here to serve you a decadent breakfast, delicious lunch or tasty dinner every day of the week!

SEA SIDE TERRACEDr Martin Luther King Blvd | MaripampoenPhone: +(5999) 461-8361Opening times: Thu-Sun | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Closed on Mondays.

The best place for seafood! We serve you lunch and dinner near a clean and quiet beach. Come and try the fresh catch of the day. The most delicious and local cuisine.

ROZENDAELS Penstraat 47Phone: +(5999) 461 8806www.rozendaels.comOpening times: Sun-Fri | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A cosy outdoor bistro patio, situated in the penstraat a bit before the Avila Beach Hotel. Feel at home and enjoy your dinner. ‘Nos ta wardabu!’

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fall in love (again) with the island.

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A after dark Willemstad and Curaçao never go to sleep. If you are looking for a dinner with live entertainment, a night of drinks

and fun, a night of dancing local music, latin sounds or international beats or adult entertainment than you are in the right place. Music plays a great role in Curaçao’s nightlife and planning your evenings may become tricky because of the numerous choices. Aside from the diff erent bars and nightclubs, the island also has several casinos to choose from. Pietermaai Small, Mambo Boulevard, Janthiel, Saliña, Zuikertuintje and Otrobanda some of the well visited nightlife areas. Most of the large hotels also off er live entertainment on specifi c nights. Take a look at our nightlife calendar on the following pages and plan your evenings in Curaçao.

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ALSO VISIT WWW.IN-CURACAO.COM

A ada l caer la noche Willemstad y Curaçao nunca se duermen. Si está buscando una cena con entretenimiento en vivo, una noche de tragos y

diversión, una noche de baile con música local, sonidos latinos o ritmos internacionales o de entretenimiento para adultos entonces usted está en el lugar correcto. La música juega un gran rol en la vida nocturna de Curaçao y la planifi cación de sus noches puede llegar a ser complicado debido a las numerosas opciones. Aparte de los diferentes bares y discotecas, la isla también cuenta con varios casinos para elegir. Pietermaai Small, Mambo Boulevard, Janthiel, Saliña, Zuikertuintje y Otrobanda son algunas de las zonas de vida nocturna muy concurridas. La mayoría de los grandes hoteles también ofrecen entretenimiento en vivo en noches específi cas. Echa un vistazo a nuestro calendario de la vida nocturna en las páginas siguientes y planifi ca sus noches en Curaçao.

PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN MÁS DETALLADA VISITE TAMBIÉN WWW.IN-CURACAO.COM

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Kyoto Sushi & Grill offers contemporary sushi and other Japanese dishes. All sushi is made fresh at the moment the order is placed. Relax and enjoy a delicious Japanese meal. ‘Itadakimasu’ (...enjoy your meal).

Kyoto Sushi & Grill

Situated at BLVD at Mambo Beach, the only Brown Café in the area. A typical Dutch pub with a cozy bar. And yes, it is brown inside.

Café 40B

Just before entering Punda you will fi nd Café de Tijd. A well visited bar by the Dutch community on the island, with good music and a terrace. Great ambiance welcomes you at all times! Every Monday Night from 8 pm to 1 am: Dicing game for free drinks of your choice. Free Pool and free darts at the coziest dutch bar on the island.

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HOME OF THE WORLD FAMOUS RÒM BÈRDÈ.The now famous ‘ròm bèrdè’/green rum is made by the owner of Nètto Bar. Order a shot of this green rum or mix it up. Nètto Bar in Otrobanda is a great place to meet and interact with the locals.

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Dine fi rst and then Party! Every Tuesday the music starts at 10.00 pm, with live entertainment by a local band. VIP tables are available.

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Tuesdays are Ladies’ Night at the hottest open air Adult Resort on the island and the Caribbean. This is the only evening where ladies are allowed to enter the resort and experience the excitement. The live strip shows are for both men and women.

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This open air bistro located in the Penstraat, offers a good combination of local and international cuisine. Reservations are recommended, as the tables are limited.

Restaurant Rozendaels

Challenge yourself during Tuesday’s All You Can Eat Spare Ribs. Find out how many ribs you can handle and choose from fi ve different sauces. Bikinis is situated at BLVD.

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Dinner is served from 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm and Wednesdays is Tapas Night. As Kome is proud to have the largest Rum Bar on the island, have a drink or two after dinner.

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Zanzibar Beach & Restaurant

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The Carnaval Casino at the Renaissance Resort is a 15.000 square foot casino with games for everyone. Non-stop excitement is guaranteed.

Every Wednesday Zanzibar hosts the Unplugged Beach Sessions. Grab a spot on the sand and enjoy a great live performance. Depending on the music it can easily become a romantic night out for two.

Scuba Lodge Restaurant & Beach BarHave a casual dinner with your feet in the sand at Scuba Lodge. The restaurant and beach bar offers a different three-course menu every day next to the regular menu. As night falls and the torches are lit, stay for a drink after dinner. The bar is open till 11.30 pm.

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Avila’s Blues Bar & RestaurantThe best live Jazz and Blues music on the island, Thursday nights at Blues. A great view is complimentary of the bar.

Avila’s Blues Bar & Restaurant

Also located at the Zuikertuintje area, Coco Bomba will make you put your dancing shoes on. Live entertainment by a local band and DJ.

Coco Bomba

Located at the Zuikertuintje area, the Thursdays at Omundo are just a little different than the Tuesdays. A different live entertainment. Sneakers and caps are not allowed.

Omundo

Thursday is Weekend 4-Play at Bikinis with one of the best local DJ’s playing great tunes. Happy Hour from 10.00 pm to 11.00 pm.

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Enjoy a la Carte Pinchos at L’Aldea’s restaurant ‘El Patio’. Great meat, accompanied by great company and drinks is all you can ask for.

L’Aldea - El Patio

Jill Frans is one of the island’s favourite female entertainers and watching her perform is just a delight. Accompanied by her own band, Jill entertains the Lobby at the Marriott every Friday evening. No need to be a guest at the hotel to enjoy great music.

Jilly’s Band @ Marriott

On Friday evening the area of Otrobanda comes alive and music takes over. La Bahia at Hotel Otrobanda is no exception, with live music and a completely free view on the Handelskade and harbour.

La Bahia Seafood & Steakhouse

Classy Friday @ Rio Lounge & Sports Bar!With XLarge Happy Hour from 18:00 till 21:00. SPECIAL on Polar All night long. Every Friday before you go anywhere drop and enjoy Classy Friday’s at Rio.

Rio Lounge & Sports Bar

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Your nights starts earlier on Saturdays with Zanzibar’s Happy Hour at the beach. Live entertainment, cold drinks, sea and sand at Zanzibar, starting at 5.00 pm.

Zanzibar Beach & Restaurant

Local sounds combined with latin fl avors make a great mix on a Saturday night. Dancing is a must and mistakes are allowed, as long as you are having fun.

Grandcafé de Heeren

Good music, great people and a great atmosphere. A casual café with an open air terrace where music has the main part in the story. Regular performances by local and international musicians.

Miles Jazz Café

Located in Brievengat, Latin Sensation is exactly what the name says. Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and more. Visit after 11.00 pm and stay until you leave.

Latin Sensation

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View the sunset from a comfortable lounge on the beach. Start your Sunday evening as relaxed as possible at Karakter Beach Lounge Restaurant.

Karakter Beach Lounge Restaurant

For the real Jazz lovers, Olé Olé is a place with great history. 22 years presenting Live Jazz Shows with the best Local & International artists. Recently named an offi cial member of the Curaçao North Sea Jazz. Have a jazzy evening with drinks, food and good music.

Olé Olé Jazz Club

Located at Caracasbaai, de Kleine Wereld is Dutch for the Small World. Sit on the deck and have a great dinner under the stars.

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Since 1997 Wet & Wild beach club is Curacao’s favorite beach club. Known for it’s famous Sunday night happy-hour @6 pm. Located on seaquarium beach, this is the place where the young and the old souls meet on the beach. A DJ entertains the crowd and if you like to move, this is the place to be on Sunday night.

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The popularity of the diff erent international events in

Curaçao is growing rapidly,especially when it comes to

Music and Sports.

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On September 3, 4 and 5 Curaçao will be hosting the sixth edition of Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival (CNSJF). The World Trade Center and its surroundings are transformed into the CNSJF Village, becoming the largest event area in Curaçao.

During the last 5 editions artists such as Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Maná, Juan Luis Guerra, Bruno Mars, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, John Legend, Rod Steward, Joss Stone, Lionel Richie, Sierra Maestra, Sting, Earth, Wind & Fire, Santana, Gladys Knight, Prince, Smokey Robinson, Toto, Marc Anthony, India Arie, The Roots, Chic ft. Nile Rodgers, Prince and many more have performed on one of the three stages during the festival.

The line up for 2015 becomes public during the fi rst months of the year and rest assure that great talent and performers will hit the stage during the fi rst weekend of September.

Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival is made possible by FUNDASHON BON INTENSHON.

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FEBRUARY 15th, 2015

GRAND CARNIVAL PARADEA Sunday of fun on the streets of Curaçao. Please check our website for additional information and tips for this day and all other parade days.

JANUARY 2nd

SU’LEGRIASu’Legria takes over Kleine Werf on the fi rst Friday of the year. A blend of the electronic beats of house music with a touch of the Caribbean fl air, you don’t want to miss this party. The Su’Legria stage has become the platform for both local as international superstars. This is the fi rst big party of the year!

JANUARY

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SMASH THE HOUSE FESTIVALThe kings of Tomorrowland Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Kokomo bring Smash the House Festival to Curaçao.

JANUARY

CARNIVAL ACTIVITIESThroughout the month of January several Carnival activities will take place. See page 16 for a list with

important Carnival Dates.

JANUARY 26th - 30th, 2015

CURAÇAO TUMBA FESTIVALThe largest music and composition festival on the island. The best musicians and singers compete against each other and the winner becomes the Tumba King or Queen for the year. A great way to meet locals and the local sounds for the Carnival period.

FEBRUARY 8th, 2015

YOUTH CARNIVAL PARADEThe youth of Curaçao walks the streets in their costumes, accompanied by music and the crowd on the sides.

FEBRUARY 13th, 2015

TEENER’S CARNIVAL PARADEStarting in the afternoon until midnight. This is the start of a long Carnival weekend.

FEBRUARY 16th, 2015

YOUTH CARNIVAL FAREWELL PARADEHappening in the afternoon

FEBRUARY 17th, 2015

GRAND CARNIVAL FAREWELL PARADEAll participating groups hit the street one more time, but by night. The eff ect of lights will make the experience a diff erent one.

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JANUARY 4th - FUIKBAY

‘FUIKDAG’On the fi rst Sunday of the year Curaçao has what probably has become the biggest boat party of the Caribbean. What started as a small tradition, has been growing in popularity throughout the years. Either take your own boat to Fuik, go with friends or buy a ticket on one of the larger vessels that off er an all inclusive trip to Fuikbay. It promises to be a day to remember.

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MARCH & APRIL

FEBRUARY 26th - MARCH 7th 2015

PLEIN AIR FESTIVALThis is the 3rd Edition of Plein Air Festival in Curaçao. Local and international artists will paint on land as well as underwater (using special non-toxic paint). A variety of media will be used with emphasis on oils, watercolors and pastels. Workshops are given for adults, teens and kids.

MARCH

CURAÇAO KITE SEASONThe moment Carnival is over, the Kite Season starts in Curaçao. During the month of March diff erent competitions take place around the island. Locals built their own kites in all sizes and shapes to compete against each other.

MARCH 25th - 29th, 2015

CURAÇAO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAMThe 4th edition of the Festival will be held at the Cinemas at Renaissance Mall in Otrobanda.

APRIL 3rd - 6th, 2015

EASTER WEEKENDDiff erent Easter activities and events on the island, a great weekend for kids.

APRIL

BOKA BEACH DAYSA Sail event in the neighbourhood of Boka Samí. Dates T.B.A.

APRIL

DIA DI WESTPUNTThe area of Westpunt celebrates its day both on land and at sea.

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SEÚ HARVEST PARADEOn Easter monday the Seú Harvest Parade takes over the streets in the area of Otrobanda.

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MAY & JUNE

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MAY

INTERNATIONAL DRAG FEST CURAÇAOThe biggest Drag Race Event on the island, with international participation.

JUNE

HEINEKEN REGATTA TThe fi rst Regatta of the Caribbean with international participants. Sailing is combined with great music and parties.

MAY

CURAÇAOFLOAT DAYAn open day at the Marines, with great activities for the smaller ones. Get a great look and feel of the work of a marine.

MAY

INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND FAMILY FESTIVALFood takes over a weekend on the island and you can fi nd local and international cuisines in one place. Some people only visit the festival for the sweets and desserts.

JUNE

FULL MOON CURAÇAO The biggest monthly beach party is at Kokomo Beach. Every Full Moon Friday the party is from 10.00 pm - 5.00 am and the organisation is not responsible for the way you wake up on Saturday.

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JULY & AUGUST

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JULY 2nd, 2015

FLAG DAYCuraçao honors its fl ag every year on July 2nd. Downtown Willemstad had festivities and an offi cial ceremony. Blue, Yellow and white are the colors to wear on this day.

JULY 4th, 2015

AMNESIA BEACH FESTIVALA local festival gone International. Happening on the fi rst Saturday in July, you do not want to miss this event.

AUGUST

TANGO AT BRION SQUARE, OTROBANDAEvery 1st and 3rd Sunday of the Month. Tango on the square.

AUGUST

LOCAL HANDCRAFT MARKETEvery 2nd Saturday of the month, Gallery Alma Blou hosts a local handcraft marke

AUGUST

HARBOUR TOUR BY MARITIME MUSEUMEvery Wednesday and Saturday of the month at 2pm

AUGUST

JEEP SAFARI IN CHRISTOFFEL PARKEvery Monday, Wednesday and Friday of the month, at 8.00 am.Two and four hour tours can be booked.

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No large events pre-scheduled. Please check our website for updates.

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SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

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CURAÇAO NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL The 6th edition of CNSJF takes place at the World Trade Center. We do not need to tell you why you can’t miss this!

OCTOBER

CULTURE WEEK/SIMAN DI KULTURA A week fi lled with culture and tradition, where we honor our history and cultural heritage.

SEPTEMBER

CURAÇAO PRIDE Curaçao Pride is a 4- day long event fi lled with plenty of parties and activities for the LGBT community.

OCTOBER 6th 2015

DIA DI BANDA BOU The area of Banda Bou celebrates their day with festivities and good food. Check the website for the exact date as they normally celebrate it on a Sunday.

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NOVEMBER 29th 2015

KLM CURAÇAO MARATHON The 2nd edition of the KLM Marathon here in Curaçao. This is a fun and unique family event for everyone of any age! You can also participate as a school or company. There is a suitable distance available for everyone.

NOVEMBER 30th - 5th DECEMBER 2015

CURAÇAO BASEBALL WEEK Meet local baseball legends during Curaçao Baseball Week. Special clinics for kids, meet & greet and a Charity Auction Dinner all hosted by Blue Bay Curaçao Golf & Beach Resort.

DECEMBER 31th 2015

END OF YEAR CELEBRATION Say goodbye to 2015 at the Brionplein or on the Emmabridge where you can enjoy the party of fi reworks in the sky.

DECEMBER 5th - 6th 2015

ST. NICHOLAS A Dutch tradition for the kids, where a man with a white beard brings gifts to those who haven’t been naughty

DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & DECORATIONS AROUND THE ISLAND Another reason to visit Downtown Willemstad by night and travel around Curaçao by night.

DECEMBER/JANUARY

AMNESIA NYE This party starts right after the fi reworks at 01.00 am and takes place at the World Trade Center.

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Curaçao is good place to do business and the island off ers

incentives to those interested to do business here.

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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

The Government of Curaçao off ers attractive incentives through the Economic Zone law. A free (economic) zone is a fenced-in Customs area where import, export and transit of goods as well as services, are permitted free from import duties. Curaçao has several economic zones of which two off er facilities to provide service as well as trading in physical goods. One is located at the harbor and the other one is adjacent to the international airport. Special incentives make it very appealing for businesses to operate out of Curaçao’s Free (Economic) zones:

• 0% Import duties

• 0% Turnover tax

• 2% Profi t tax

We look forward to welcoming you in one of our business parks.

INTRODUCTION

Curaçao Industrial & International Trade Development Company N.V., Curinde, is the managing company of three business parks in Curaçao; Harbor Free (Economic) Zone, Airport Free (Economic) Zone and Industrial Park. Curinde provides assistance to parties interested in establishing a company in one of its business parks.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Curinde N.V. Telephone: (599-9) 737-6000Fax: (599-9) 737-1336 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.curinde.com

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CURAÇAO HAS A/AN:

• Independent and high-quality legal structure with a Supreme Court in The Hague, Netherlands

• Civil and common law structure with strong connection to the European law

• Free access to foreign currencies such as US Dollar and Euro

• The Antillean Guilder has been pegged to the dollar for several decades and is at a rate of 1.78 ANG per 1 US $.

• The Curaçao economy is quite diversifi ed: trade, logistics, the international fi nancial sector, tourism and Manufacturing are the most important economic pillars.

The fi scal system is in compliance with OECD standards with a standing on their white list! Curaçao also meets the most important requirements of the American tax authority (IRS). This means that Curaçao is not a “tax haven” but it has kept up with the quality de-mands of the international fi nancial industry. Curaçao has always been a center for trade, and this is now transforming into a hub function in the region. Curaçao has deep and wide natural harbors and is located outside the hurricane belt. The island also has good physical infrastructure

including 2 other natural harbors, upgraded airport with a capac-ity of 1.6 million passengers and stable telephone and broadband internet connections. All this makes Curaçao a safe and successful environment for investors.

ON INDUSTRY LEVEL CURAÇAO IS EQUIPPED WITH

• A dry dock for Ship Repairs• Petroleum Refi nery• Manufacturing and Assembly• Well developed broadband internet and ICT

infrastructure• Curaçao is also a Knowledge based economy

Presence of multinationals in the fi eld of services and banking (big 4 (e.g. E&Y), Amicorp, CITCO, Scotia Bank, Fortis, AIC International Financial Services, HBM Group) is a guarantee of availability of high level of knowledge. FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) from countries such as the Netherlands, USA, Brazil, Colombia have been attracted to Curaçao.

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Curaçao underwent some important constitutional changes within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. One of the most visible changes is the dismantling of the entity of the Netherlands Antilles. Curaçao is indeed still part of the Dutch Kingdom, although with its autonomous status of “country” within the Kingdom.

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ercio y esto ahora esta transformado en una función de centro de operaciones “Hub” en la región.Curaçao tiene puertos naturales profundos y anchos y se encuentra fuera del cinturón de huracanes. Curaçao cuenta también con una buena infraestructura física incluyendo otros 2 puertos naturales, un aeropuerto renovado con una capacidad de 1.6 millones de pasajeros y conexiones estables de teléfono y de internet de banda ancha. Todo esto hace de Curaçao un ambiente seguro y exitoso para los inversores.

A NIVEL INDUSTRIAL CURAÇAO ESTÁ EQUIPADO CON:

• Un dique seco para reparaciones navales• Refi nería petrolera• Fabricación y Montaje• Una conexión de internet de banda ancha y una

infraestructura de TIC bien desarrollada• Una economía basada en conocimiento

La presencia de multinacionales en el sector de servicios i bancarios (big 4 (p.e. E&Y), Amicorp, CITCO, Scotia Bank, Fortis, AIC internacio-nal Financial Services, HBM Group) es una garantía de disponibi-lidad de alto nivel de conocimiento. FDI (Inversiones Extranjeras Directas) de países como Holanda o Países Bajos, USA, Brasil, Co-lombia han sido atraídos asía Curaçao.

HACIENDO NEGOCIOS EN CURAÇAO

Curaçao pasó por algunos cambios constitucionales

importante dentro del Reino Holandés. Uno de los cambios más visibles es el

desmantelamiento de la entidad de las Antillas Neerlandesas.

Curaçao sigue siendo parte del Reino Holandés, aunque con su

posición de autonomía, como “País” en el Reino Holandés.

LO QUE SIGNIFICA QUE CURAÇAO TIENE UN / UNA:

• Estructura legal altamente cualifi cada e independiente con una Corte Suprema de Justicia en “La Haya” en Holanda

• Estructura de la ley común y civil con una fuerte conexión con la legislación Europea

• Acceso libre a las monedas extranjeras como dólar y euro

• El fl orín Antillano está vinculado al dólar desde hace varias décadas y es a razón de 1.78 ANG por 1 US $

• La economía de Curaçao es bastante diversifi cada: el comercio, la logística, el sector fi nanciero internacional, el turismo y la fabricación son los pilares económicos más importantes.

El sistema fi scal está en conformidad con las normas del OCDE (OECD) y están en su lista blanca! Curaçao también cumple con los requisitos más importantes de la autoridad fi scal estadounidense (IRS). Esto signifi ca que Curaçao no es un “Paraíso Fiscal” pero se ha mantenido al día con las exigencias de calidad de la industria fi nanciera internacional. Curaçao siempre ha sido el centro de com-

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“The future is now!” This ‘mantra’ is both inspirational and provocative. What will YOU do TODAY to innovate the way you work, live, travel? Curaçao Airport Holding envisions an our airport to become a sustainable central hub for intelligence, digital services, trade and innovation in our region. Curaçao Airport Holding promotes visionary concepts and takes a leading role in development of our island as the central hub connecting South America and the Caribbean to North America and Europe.

curaçao airport holding: innovator on a missionAnyone who arrives or departs from Hato International Airport, experiences the combined efforts of two organizations. Curaçao Airport Partners (CAP), a subsidiary of the experienced interna-tional airport operator A-Port, runs the day-to-day operations of the airport. Handling more than 1,3 million passengers every year, CAP’s goal is to offer a convenient, safe and efficient experience. Behind the scenes, teaming up with the operator is Curaçao Airport Holding (CAH). This government-owned Limited Liability Company owns the Curaçao International Airport and 450ha of surrounding terrains. “Our airport operations are in good hands and this gives CAH the opportunity to focus on its mission to stimulate air lift and acquire, develop, support and manage value-adding business activities and sustainable economic growth for Curaçao with the visionary airport plan full of interesting opportu-nities for investors and business development”, says CAH Director Maurice Adriaens.

dreaming bigCuraçao Airport Holding envisions the Curaçao International Airport to be a highly efficient airport servicing origin and destination traffic, and connecting South America and the Caribbean to North America and Europe. The airport will grow to become a center of aviation, transport and travel with both aviation and non-aviation businesses, all the while focusing on green, sustainable, innovative and knowledge-intensive industries, creating a powerful engine for the economic develop-ment of Curaçao. “We dream it to become the first 100% self-sufficient green energy based airport in the region, featuring such innovations as Salt Water Air Conditioning, Waste to Energy and Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion for generation of electricity. We invite investors and business development organizations to contact us about our unique 450ha airport site”.

a state-of-the-art competitive airportCAH occasionally contributes in improvement of the airport through investments of its own. Commercial Developer Simon Kloppenburg explains why: “We look at the bigger picture and the long-term initiatives that innovate our airport experience. We aim to become the airport you will want to come back to, stay longer in, with facilities that attract both business travelers and leisure visitors. Entering and leaving Curaçao through our airport should be something to remember the warm hearted Curaçao people by. CAH plays a central role in inspiring, initiating, organizing and managing ideas and concepts for our stakeholders and most importantly, for our visitors.”

more technical stops, transit passengers and cargo transshipmentThe quality operation of the airport itself is a determining factor in the attractiveness of Curaçao as a choice for e.g. cargo trans-shipment, technical stops and transit of passengers to other destinations. “In this sense we can speak of a strong reciprocal development, which is why CAH’s role in all three of the afore-mentioned areas of development is equally as important”, says Director Adriaens. “The stimulation of additional air traffic of multiple types is key. The current majority of traffic in Curaçao is origin and destination traffic, consisting of locals, visiting business people, tourists and cargo destined to the island itself. The airport has a great potential to influence more discretionary traffic, such as technical stops, transshipment of cargo and passengers in transit to other destinations.” Looking to attain and expand a central logistic hub position for Curaçao between South America, the Caribbean, North America and Europe, CAH aims to raise and maintain excellence in the total package of services to achieve a competitive position and attract new business. Things like reason-able fuel prices, a fast turnaround, excellent cargo and passenger facilities, efficient immigration and customs processing all play an equally important role in the success of Curaçao’s hub function.

small island, big dreams!

Innovative Hub Developer, leading the way to a sustainable future for Curaçao

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facilitator with a business senseIn a more entrepreneurial sense, CAH also believes more traffic can be attracted by proactively building new facilities. For instance, in order to stimulate cargo transshipment, CAH seeks cooperating investors to prebuild warehouses for potential operators. Besides proactive expansion of facilities, CAH also contributes to airline incentive schemes to open up new strategically attractive air routes for passenger traffic, if they contribute to the vision of Curaçao’s hub function.

In addition, CAH is looking to further expand the General Aviation niche in conjunction with CAP, by extending leases to new Fixed-base Operators (FBOs) for services such as ground handling, cargo, hospitality, fueling, hangars, tie-down and parking, aircraft rental, aircraft maintenance, flight instruction, etc.

economic growth through sophisticated area developmentCAH’s mission is also to attract investments for the transforma-tion of the airport towards the future. When talking about this subject, Maurice Adriaens sounds most determined. He says: “Dreams consist of thoughts and visions; Innovation exists in the perseverance to turn these ideas into actions. Curaçao Airport Holding has full control over 450 hectares (1100 acres) of land around the airport, of which about 200 hectares (494 acres) are suitable for immediate development.

This development will provide a major boost to Curaçao’s overall economic growth and will put Curaçao on the map as the #1 business hub in the Pan-American Region.” Simon Kloppenburg is excited about the vision: “Curaçao International Airport will be so much more than just another airport. We are talking about new hotels, offices, warehouses, universities, housing, sporting & entertainment facilities and ecological industries.” CAH takes the lead as the driving force and coordinating authority to get the first projects going and motivate private investors to participate. New businesses preferably operate in innovative, environmen-tally conscious green industries. CAH also provides incentives to stimulate strategic developers, in the form of seed capital and co-investments in strategic projects, and acts as intermediary to obtain government permits, licenses, and other decisions; as advisor, coordinator or matchmaker between parties; and as general source of knowledge. One of CAH’s first partners in this effort is a Spaceport for commercial space travel, operated by the Space Expedition Corporation. But Space Travel is definitely not the only good thing to come to Curaçao in the near future. CAH also proactively initiates the realization of the necessary basic and more elaborate infrastructure, as well as several energy and cost saving technologies such as Sea Water Air Conditioning with investing partner BlueRise (www.bluerise.nl), in order to facilitate the high-quality durable development of the area.

In order to succeed in this mission, Curaçao Airport Holding has various roles and responsibilities, not only towards its stakeholders, but also to Curaçao as a whole.

As airport supervisor, CAH’s primary responsibility is guaranteeing a well-functioning quality airport, through monitoring of operations and reporting on performance. CAH also seeks to continuously improve the airport’s functioning through new investments. As air service developer, CAH proactively supports and assists in efforts to increase the volume and quality of air traffic to, from and through Curaçao.

As innovator and area developer, CAH initiates development of the terrains surrounding the airport for economic activity, creating a high tech, 100% self-sufficient, green and sustainable Airport City.Between all these ambitions, CAH recognizes its position as a government agency and assumes responsibility for excellence towards Curaçao and its people.

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ACADEMY HOTEL CURAÇAO

Prinsestraat 80Phone: +5999 461-9319www.academyhotelcuracao.com

ACOYA CURAÇAO

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AMALIA VACATION APARTMENTS

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Winterswijkstraat 2Phone: +5999 461-1799www.baoase.com

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CHOGOGO RESORT

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FLORIS SUITE HOTEL

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PAPAGAYO BEACH & DESIGN HOTEL

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SANTA BARBARA BEACH & GOLF RESORT

Santa Barbara PlantationPhone: +5999 840-1234www.santabarbararesortcuracao.com

SCUBA LODGE

Pietermaai 104Phone: +5999 465-2575www.scubalodge.com

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THE BEACH HOUSE

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PO Box 738Phone: +5999 691-7644www.thestrandcuracao.com

TRUPIAL INN & CASINO

Groot Davelaarweg 5Phone: +5999 737-8200www.trupialinn.com

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CLIMATE: Located in the tropics, just 12’ north of the Equator, Curaçao has a warm, sunny climate year round. The average temperature is about 27°C (in the mid 80s°F). Cooling trade winds blow constantly from the east, picking up in the spring months. The rainy season, October to February, is usually marked by short, occasional showers, mostly at night, and continued sunny weather by day. Curaçao is outside the hurricane belt; only three hurricanes have come near the island this century. Occasionally, a tropical storm brewing elsewhere in the Caribbean can cause uncharacteristically cloudy weather for a day or two.

CLIMA: Ubicada en el trópico a sólo 12° al norte del Ecuador, Curazao tiene un clima soleado y cálido durante todo el año. La temperatura promedio es de cerca de 27° C (alrededor de 80° F). Los refrescantes vientos alisios soplan constantemente del oriente, siendo más fuertes en la primavera. La estación de lluvias que va de octubre a febrero, consiste en general en lluvias cortas y ocasionales, casi siempre en la noche, y días soleados.Curazao se encuentra fuera del cinturón de huracanes; sólo tres huracanes han llegado cerca de la isla durante este siglo. De vez en cuando, una tormenta tropical en algún lugar del Caribe puede llegar a causar un clima inusualmente nublado durante uno o dos días.

TIME: Curaçao is on Atlantic Standard Time: one hour later than US Eastern Standard Time (the same time as Eastern Daylight Savings Time) and four hours earlier than Greenwich Mean Time.

HORA: Curazao tiene la hora estándar del Atlántico: una hora después de la hora estándar del Este de Estados Unidos (el mismo tiempo del Este en hora de verano) y cuatro horas más temprano que la del Meridiano de Greenwich.

MONEY MATTERS: Local currency is the Antillean guilder (also called the fl orin), abbreviated ANG. It is pegged to the US dollar at a stable rate of US$ 1 = ANG 1.77 for cash, ANG 1.78 for traveler’s checks. Exchange rates may vary slightly at stores and hotels. There is no black market. Exchange rates for other currencies are posted at banks and listed in the daily papers. Banks are open nonstop from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday till Friday. The airport bank is open for exchange service from Monday till Saturday from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm and on Sunday from 7.30 am to 4.00 p.m. Selected bank branches have ATMs that disburse US dollars and Euros.

MONEDA: La divisa de Curazao es el gulden de las Antillas Holandesas (también llamado fl orín), abreviado ANG. Este está vinculado al Dólar Americano a una tasa estable de US$ 1 = ANG 1.77 para efectivo y ANG 1.78 para cheques de viajero. Las tasas de cambio pueden variar ligeramente en tiendas y hoteles. No existe un mercado negro en este tema. Los tipos de cambio para otras monedas se publican en bancos y en los periódicos.Los bancos tienen jornada continua de 8:00 a.m. a 3:30 p.m. de lunes a viernes. El banco del aeropuerto está abierto para servicio de cambio de lunes a sábado de 7:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m. y domingos de 7:30 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. Algunos bancos tienen cajeros electrónicos ATM que entregan dólares y Euros.

CURAÇAO CURRENTS: Electricity is 110 - 130 volts/50 cycles, similar but not identical to the US standard. Most electrical appliances from the United States will function properly, although appliances that have internal time mechanisms will not keep the correct time and hairdryers and curling irons may overheat. Dual voltage appliances from Europe and South America will need an adapter plug, readily available on the island. Although electrical current is generally reliable, consider using a surge regulator for sensitive electronic devices and computers. It’s a good idea to charge underwater strobes and videos on the regulated systems at dive shops and photo centers.

SERVICIOS EN CURAZAO: La electricidad es de 110 a 130 voltios/50 ciclos, similares pero no iguales a la norma estadounidense. La mayoría de los aparatos eléctricos de Estados Unidos funcionarán bien, aunque los aparatos que tienen mecanismos internos de cronómetro no van a tener el tiempo adecuado, y los secadores de pelo y rizadores pueden sobrecalentarse. Los aparatos de doble voltaje de Europa y de América del Sur necesitarán un enchufe adaptador el cual podrás encontrar en la isla. Aunque la corriente eléctrica es generalmente confi able, es mejor que consideres el uso de un regulador de voltaje para los dispositivos y ordenadores electrónicos sensibles. Es una buena idea que cargues las luces estroboscópicas subacuáticas y vídeos en los sistemas regulados de las tiendas de buceo y centros de fotos.

QUENCHING YOUR THIRST: Tap water is distilled directly from the sea, tastes good, and is safe to drink.

PARA SACIAR LA SED: El agua del grifo se destila directamente del mar, tiene buen sabor y es segura para beber.

IMPORTANTGENERAL

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BY CAR: Driving is on the right-hand side of the road. At intersections and traffi c circles yield to traffi c coming from your right unless signs indicate otherwise. At all T-crossings through traffi c has priority. The speed limit is 45 km/hour in town and residential areas and 60-80 km/hour outside the city and on the four lanes Ring Road. Most gas stations are full service and are open late at night and on Sundays.

EN COCHE: Debes conducir por el lado derecho de la carretera. En las intersecciones y rotondas debes ceder el paso al tráfi co que viene de tu derecha a menos que las señales indiquen lo contrario. En todos los cruces en forma de T el vehículo que continua recto tiene prioridad. El límite de velocidad es de 45 km/hora en la ciudad y las zonas residenciales y de 60 a 80 km/hora fuera de la ciudad y en los cuatro carriles Ring Road. La mayoría de las estaciones de servicio son de servicio completo y están abiertas hasta la noche y los domingos.

BY BUS: It’s possible to get around the island by bus, but public transportation is somewhat limited. Curaçao has two types of public transportation; the large busses called “konvoi” and, on the most traveled urban routes, collective cars or vans called bus (you can recognize them by the BUS on the license plate). Major bus terminals are located outside the post offi ce on the Waaigat inlet in Punda and beside the underpass in Otrobanda. Bus fares are ANG 2.25 in town and for points east and ANG 3.25 to the western end of the island.

EN AUTOBÚS: Es posible que te desplaces por la isla en autobús, el transporte público es algo limitado. Curazao tiene dos tipos de transporte público; los amplios buses llamados “Konvoi” y en las carreteras urbanas encontrarás coches o furgonetas colectivas llamadas autobús (se pueden

reconocer porque llevan la palabra BUS en su placa). Las principales terminales de autobuses se encuentran fuera de la ofi cina de correos en la entrada Waaigat en Punda y al lado del paso subterráneo en Otrobanda. Las tarifas de los autobuses son: ANG 2.25 en la ciudad y para puntos este y de ANG 3.25 hacia el lado occidental de la isla.

BY TAXI: Taxis are easily identifi ed by their sign and the TX on the license plate. There are taxi stands at the airport, in Punda and Otrobanda, and outside major hotels. Taxis have no meters, but fares are standard; confi rm these before setting out. Expect to pay about US$ 30 from the airport to town, US$ 30-45 to hotels and US$ 14 from Otrobanda to Punda. Fares from the airport to the Western side of the island are US$ 60. For a trip from the Megapier to Seaquarium you will pay approximately US$ 20.You can rent a taxi for sightseeing for about US$ 30 per hour. To get a taxi, call Thirty Steps at 561-3030 or Taxi for You at 562-4444. Taxi fares are subject to change.

En taxi: Los taxis son fácilmente reconocibles por su signo y la TX sobre su placa. Hay paradas de taxis en el aeropuerto, en Punda y Otrobanda y fuera de los hoteles principales. Los taxis no tienen taxímetros ya que las tarifas son estándar; por esto, es recomendable que las confi rmes antes de salir.Espera pagar alrededor de US $ 30 desde el aeropuerto a la ciudad, US $ 30 a 45 US $ a hoteles y US $ 14 de Otrobanda a Punda. Tarifas desde el aeropuerto hasta el lado occidental de la isla son de US $ 60. Por un viaje desde el Megapier hasta el Seaquarium pagarás aproximadamente US $ 20.Tu puedes alquilar un taxi para hacer turismo por alrededor de US $ 30 la hora. Para conseguir un taxi, llama a “ThirtySteps” al 561-3030 o a “Taxi for You” al 562-4444. Las tarifas de taxi están sujetas a cambios.

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TOURIST ASSISTANCE: The Visitor Information Desk of the Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) can provide you with information and assistance during regular work hours (Tel: 434-8200).

ASISTENCIA TURÍSTICA: La Puesta de Información al Visitante de la Ofi cina de Turismo de Curaçao (CTB) le puede proporcionar información y asistencia durante las horas regulares de trabajo (Tel: 434 a 8200).

HEALTH: Although Curaçao is less humid than many Caribbean islands; mosquitos can be a problem in the rainy season and at night. Repellent can be purchased at pharmacies and supermarkets. Curaçao has no malaria or other such tropical diseases and no vaccinations are needed to visit. Due to the high level of overall hygiene and cleanliness, gastrointestinal complaints (“travelers’ tummy”) are very uncommon. Take sensible precautions against the tropical sun, especially between 10 am and 3 pm. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are recommended, as well as a light beach cover-up.

SALUD: Aunque Curaçao es menos húmedo que muchas islas del Caribe, los mosquitos pueden ser una problema en la temporada de lluvias y por la noche. Puede comprar repelente en farmacias y supermercados. Curaçao no tiene la malaria u otras enfermedades tropicales y no se necesitan vacunas para visitar. Debido al alto nivel de higiene y limpieza en general, molestias gastrointestinales (“panza de los viajeros”) son muy poco frecuentes.Tome precauciones razonables contra el sol tropical, especialmente entre 10.00 am y 3.00 pm. Protector solar, gafas de sol y un sombrero son recomendables, así como cubrir su cuerpo ligeramente cuando esté en la playa.

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