Curaçao — Overview
Colorful Curaçao is a vibrant mix of cultures - from the colonial architecture of the Dutch to the mouth-watering cuisine of the Creole.
The island's handsome UNESCO heritage capital of Willemstad offers visitors a window into the past with its pastel-colored houses and cobblestone plazas.
While elsewhere, the island's rolling desert plains hide a myriad of scenic gems, from hidden rocky coves trimmed by massive cliffs, to long sandy beaches flanked by clear blue-green water. Leafy nature trails offer quiet seclusion while music-filled malls bustle with bag-laden shoppers and cut-price deals.
Geography
Geographically part of the Dutch Leeward Islands, Curaçao is the largest island in the Netherlands Antilles. Terrain is flat, rocky and fairly barren owing to its low rainfall. There are many excellent, sandy beaches.
