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Willemstad
Curaçao · CUR
Curaçao's Dutch pastel waterfront, reefs off the shore.
About
Willemstad is the capital and largest city of Curaçao, an island in the southern Caribbean Sea that is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It was the capital of the Netherlands Antilles prior to that entity's dissolution in 2010. The city accounts for around 90% of Curaçao's population, with 136,660 inhabitants as of 2011. The historic centre of the city consists of four quarters: the Punda and Otrobanda, which are separated by the Sint Anna Bay, an inlet that leads into the large natural harbour called the Schottegat, as well as the Scharloo and Pietermaai Smal quarters, which are across from each other on the smaller Waaigat harbour. Willemstad is home to the Curaçao synagogue, the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas. The city centre, with its unique architecture and harbour entry, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Known for
- water sports · world class
- beaches · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- architecture · good
- dining · good
- historical · good
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Weather through the year
- Jan83°F16d wet
- Feb83°F14d wet
- Mar84°F11d wet
- Apr85°F9d wet
- May86°F10d wet
- Jun86°F16d wet
- Jul86°F16d wet
- Aug87°F13d wet
- Sep88°F9d wet
- Oct87°F17d wet
- Nov85°F23d wet
- Dec84°F21d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Costumizable East to West Curaçao Island Tour ExperienceFrom $650 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Costumizable Private Curaçao Jewish Heritage Tour ExperienceFrom $580 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
West Curaçao ATV Tour: Desert & Cave - Flamingo - Turtles...From $115 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Guided Shore Dive for Certified Divers with Scubaçao (1 tank)From $120 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
The Ultimate Beach Tour Private Experiences CuracaoFrom $135 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Curaçao – Private City Tour with Insider SecretsFrom $145 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Hato International Airport (CUR), about 6.8 mi away.
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