Curacao
Geographical & General Info
- Capital: Willemstad
- Population: approx. 158,000
- Languages: Papiamentu, Dutch, English
- Area: 444 km²
- Time Zone: UTC-4 (AST)
- Currency: Caribbean Guilder (XCG) / Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG)
- Flag Colors: Blue, yellow, and white
- National Day: July 2 (Dia di Himno i Bandera)
- National Anthem: Himno di Kòrsou
- Neighboring Countries: None (island nation; near Venezuela, Aruba, and Bonaire)
Top 15 Largest Cities & Towns
- Willemstad
- Punda
- Otrobanda
- Saliña
- Brievengat
- Mahaai
- Julianadorp
- Sint Michiel (Boca Samí)
- Barber
- Soto
- Lagun
- Westpunt
- Tera Kora
- Grote Berg
- Santa Rosa
Top 15 Highlights & Attractions
- Handelskade in Willemstad
- Queen Emma Bridge (Floating Pontoon Bridge)
- Playa Kenepa Grandi (Grote Knip)
- Christoffel National Park
- Shete Boka National Park
- Klein Curaçao
- Cas Abao Beach
- Porto Marie
- Mambo Beach Boulevard
- Jan Thiel Bay
- Hato Caves
- Kura Hulanda Museum
- Fort Amsterdam
- Playa Lagun
- Landhuis Chobolobo
Climate & Nature
Curaçao enjoys a tropical savanna climate with warm, sunny weather year-round averaging between 28°C and 32°C. Constant trade winds provide a comfortable cooling breeze. Situated outside the hurricane belt, it is a safe destination in any season. The landscape features arid flora filled with cacti and divi-divi trees, dramatic limestone coastal caves, and turquoise bays lined with vibrant coral reefs.
Culture & Gastronomy
Curaçao's culture is a vibrant fusion of African, Caribbean, Dutch, and Latin American influences, with Papiamentu at its heart. Local cuisine (Krioyo) is flavorful and unique, featuring dishes like Keshi Yena (stuffed cheese), hearty stews (Stobá), and fresh local seafood. It is also the birthplace of the famous Blue Curaçao liqueur.
Economy
The economy of Curaçao relies heavily on international tourism, financial services, oil refining, and maritime shipping activities around its natural deepwater harbor, Schottegat. Willemstad serves as a key commercial and logistics hub in the Caribbean.
Did You Know?
- The famous Queen Emma Bridge floats entirely on wooden pontoons and swings open to allow ships into Willemstad harbor?
- The name Curaçao is believed to originate from the Portuguese word 'coração', meaning 'heart'?
- Curaçao lies outside the Caribbean hurricane belt, making severe hurricanes extremely rare?
- The iconic 'Blue Curaçao' liqueur is distilled from the dried peels of the bitter Laraha orange, which only grows on the island?
- The historic city center of Willemstad is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site due to its colorful Dutch colonial architecture?
Live footage: Discover Curacao via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Curacao and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Curacao: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Curacao: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Curacao in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
