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Duty free at Curaçao International is run by Penha, with shops in arrivals as well as departures. What is worth buying, how to tell genuine Curaçao liqueur from a blue bottle, and the allowances that apply when you land.
SIM Cards & eSIM in Curaçao: Airport Kiosks & Prices (2026)
Where to buy a SIM card at Curaçao Airport (CUR), 2026 Digicel and Flow prices, eSIM options from $6, free terminal Wi-Fi and which network covers the island best.
Money and Currency in Curaçao (2026): Guilder, Dollars, ATMs
Curaçao now uses the Caribbean guilder (XCG), fixed at 1.79 per US dollar. Where dollars work, airport ATMs, card fees and tipping, updated for 2026 travel.
Curaçao Digital Immigration Card (DI Card): Free Official Form & How to Fill It In (2026)
Every visitor flying to Curaçao must complete the Digital Immigration Card (DI Card) before arrival. It is free on the official portal, takes about 10 minutes, and must be done within 7 days of travel. Here is how it works, step by step, and how to avoid the fake websites that charge for it.
Where to Stay in Curaçao: Best Areas for First-Time Visitors (2026)
Where to stay in Curaçao: colourful Willemstad and walkable Pietermaai for first-timers, Jan Thiel for a beach base, and the west end for diving and the quietest beaches. A guide to the best areas and who each one suits.
How Many Days in Curaçao? Sample 3, 5 and 7-Day Itineraries (2026)
How many days you need in Curaçao and what to fit in: a relaxed first taste in 3 days, the sweet-spot 5-day plan, and a full week with Klein Curaçao and diving, with sample day-by-day itineraries.
Driving in Curacao: Car Rental Tips, Road Rules and Safety (2026)
A practical guide to driving in Curacao: which side of the road, license and age rules, speed limits, renting a car at the airport, and local road quirks like rain and roaming goats.
Diving and Snorkeling in Curaçao: Best Shore Sites & Tips (2026)
Curaçao is a shore-diving paradise: a reef right off the beach, calm water all year and turtles at Playa Piskado and Lagun. The best dive and snorkel sites, conditions, and how to reach them from the airport.
Best Time to Visit Curaçao: Weather, Seasons and When to Go
Curaçao sits outside the hurricane belt and stays warm and dry all year. Here's when to go for the best weather, the lowest prices and the calmest diving — and which months bring the rain.
Curaçao Airport (CUR) to Willemstad and the Beaches: How to Get Around
How to get from Curaçao Airport (CUR) to Willemstad and the beaches: taxis at fixed rates, pre-booked transfers and why most visitors rent a car, with rough drive times across the island.
Things to Do in Curaçao (2026): Beyond the Beach
The best things to do in Curaçao beyond the sand: the UNESCO old town of Willemstad, the island's national parks and caves, flamingos, world-class diving, and the original Blue Curaçao distillery.
Day Trip to Klein Curaçao: How to Get There, Which Boat to Pick & What to Expect
Klein Curaçao is Curaçao's signature day trip: a lighthouse, a shipwreck and turquoise water on an uninhabited island. Here is where the boats leave from, which to pick, what it costs and how to make the early start.
The Best Beaches in Curaçao: Where to Go and How to Get There
Curaçao's beaches are scattered across the island, each with its own character, fee, and drive time. Here are the best ones and exactly how to reach them after you land.