About Curacao

The island
Curacao is a tropical island in the southern part of the Caribbean Sea off the north coast of Venezuela. The island is the largest and most populous of the three so-called ABC islands (Lesser Antilles: Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire).

Today, Curacao enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the Caribbean, and an excellent infrastructure which is among the best in the Caribbean. The main industries of the island include oil refining, toerism, off-shore trading and financial services.

Exquisite beaches and spectacular diving, stunning architecture, activities and adventures for every interest, plus a multi-cultural diversity, intriguing music, art and cuisine.

The largest city on the island is Willemstad, also the capital of the Netherlands Antilles. Curacao consists of the island Curacao and the island Klein Curacao , which is situated 10 kilometres of the eastcoast. The highest point of the island is the Sint Christoffelberg with its 375 metres. The island consists of corallime and vulcanic rock.

Beautiful coastline
Curacao is renowned for its coral reefs which makes it an excellent spot for scuba diving. The beaches on the south side contain many popular diving spots. An unusual feature of Curacao diving is that the sea floor drops off steeply within a few hundred feet of the shore, and the reef can easily be reached without a boat.

Climate
Located in the tropics, just 12° north of the Equator, Curacao 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, which is between October and February, is usually marked by short, occasional showers, mostly at night, and continued sunny weather during the day. Total annual rainfall averages only 570 mm (22 inches).