Willemstad

Willemstad

Surprising pastel colors adorn the Dutch style houses in Willemstad, the islands capital. As the largest of the Netherlands Antilles, Curacao lies 40 miles north of Venezuela and boasts 38 beautiful beaches, superb shopping and great snorkeling. It is also the origin and only source of the orange-flavored liqueur named for this intriguing island.

Attractions

Explore Hato Caves and their mystical underground lake. After crossing the lake, you'll enter two large caverns with ancient Indian pteroglyphs. This surreal underground world is an amazing, memorable experience.

Activities

Learn about the local flora and fauna while biking the unspoiled 4,500-acre Christoffel National Park. Enjoy a guided trolley-train tour of this quaint city with its distinctive Dutch architecture.

Currency

The Netherlands Antilles florin (NAF), also called a guilder, is the official currency. U.S. dollars, traveler's checks and credit cards are widely accepted.

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