About Curacao

2nd ANNUAL CURACAO NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL • SEPTEMBER 2&3, 2011
The information contained on this page is intended to pass along basic
information. Detailed information can be obtained by visiting the Curacao
Tourism Authorities website at www.curacao.com.

CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS
Entry Requirements & Customs Regulations:
Implemented on January 23, 2007, ALL PERSONS traveling by air between
the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region
are required to present a passport to re-enter the United States.

CURRENCY
While the U.S. dollars are widely accepted in Curacao, the currency of
Curacao is the florin. The florin fluctuates with the dollar on the
world market. Banks may exchange other foreign currency. Banking hours:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Most bank
branches remain open during lunch. The Curacao Bank branch at the
airport is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except on official
holidays. Travelers with ATM cards bearing the CIRRUS or Plus System
network logos can withdraw cash in Curacao florins. Home bank accounts
will be debited in dollars at a favorable exchange rate, and a service
charge will apply. Before departing for Curacao, it’s important to
verify whether your PIN number will work in Curacao by calling
1-800-4-CIRRUS.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Water & Electricity
There is no need to buy bottled water in Curacao, the island’s tap
water is pure and refreshing. Voltage standards are the same as in the
United States and Canada. The TV standard is NTSC so your home video
camera will also play back on the hotel’s TV sets or large screen
projectors.

COMMUNICATION
Telecommunication services in Curacao are provided by UTS, direct and
operator-assisted calls are possible to all countries in the
world. Cellular telephones and Internet service is provided on the
island. Cellular phone rentals require identification, such as a
passport, a deposit is required.

MEDICAL FACILITIES & HEALTH CARE IN CURACAO
For medical assistance ALL hotels have a doctor on call 24 hours a day
(check with the front desk). The St Elizabeth Hospital is located in
Otrobanda.