Public Transport

Curaçao enjoys a tropical climate, and since it is located outside the hurricane belt, the weather is pleasant (albeit often windy) and relatively stable all year round. The dry season lasts from around February to June and is considered the high season, when prices too tend to be higher. While more rainfall occurs from …

Citizens of the European Union member states, the majority of countries in the Americas and Europe, as well as Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and a handful of others do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days in Curaçao. Visitors of other nationalities might need to apply for a visa in …

Curaçao boasts two key docking points: the Curaçao Mega Piers I and II cater to mega ships and is positioned in West Willemstad, just a short stroll from downtown. Smaller vessels dock at the Curaçao Cruise Terminal, known as the Mathey Wharf and conveniently located within a stone's throw of the floating Queen Emma …

Smaller ships dock at Mathey Wharf in St Anna Bay, between Queen Juliana Bridge and Queen Emma Bridge, of which only the latter has pedestrian traffic. The cruise port has tourist information, taxi and tour operators and souvenir shops, and is only a few minutes' walk from various landmarks in Otrabanda. By crossing the …

Curaçao International Airport (CUR) is located 12 kilometres from the city centre of Willemstad. Most flights are destined for Aruba, Bonaire and Amsterdam. It has a range of shops and restaurants inside the terminal, and offers VIP services, free WiFi, car rental and parking …

Upon arrival and throughout the island, you'll find a wealth of options for hailing a taxi or hiring a car. Taxis, identifiable by 'TX' on their number plates, operate on standard, non-metered rates. While services are typically reliable, it's good practice to confirm the fare before setting …

Public transport in Curaçao is run by Autobusbedrijf, with one main terminal located in Otrabanda (Sebastopolstraat) and the other in Punda (Waaigatplein). Although the buses serve a good range of locations on the island, taxis and car rental are generally more preferred and …

Pharmacies are called 'botika' and are found in numerous locations across Willemstad. BENU Otrobanda Pharmacy is the closest to the cruise terminal, but the chain has other stores on the …