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CURAÇAO
Calling Code: +599
Curaçao, the largest of the Netherland Antilles, offers vacationers
an entertaining blend of white-sand beaches, a history-rich capital city, and
lovely coral reefs. Whether you're a diver or a landlubber, you can enjoy the
latter from the comfort of a semi-submersible boat. Or choose from a wealth of
unique experiences: visit the floating market of vessels that arrive daily from
Venezuela, Colombia, and other West Indian islands; learn about the island's history
during walking tours of Willemstad's historic area; or relaxing on the coral-sand
beach of uninhabited Klein Cura�ao, just off the mainland.
Sometimes, referred to as "the best-kept secret in the Caribbean," the island
is surrounded by more than 60 identified dive sites where divers and snorkellers
can swim through clouds of fish as they view 57 species of multihued coral. Among
the more colorful sponges and rock formations, and Superior Producer, a
wreck that has settled 110 feet below the waters surface. Visitors who prefer
to laze in the sun will find 38 beaches of varying character fringing the island.
The distinctive cultural and historical value of Willemstad, which has some 750
buildings - mostly townhouses - listed as monuments, led to its placement on the
UNESCO World Heritage List. This historic area of the island's capital city has
eight forts, dozens of plantation houses, the oldest synagogue in continuous use
in the Western Hemisphere, and hundreds of small wooden and stone built kunuku
houses.
The melting pot of cultures in Curaçao has created a dizzying mix of culinary
choices, from Indonesian rijstaffel to foods with local Dutch and Caribbean influences.
Discerning gourmets can choose from an array of tastes, from classic to exotic,
casual to haute cuisine.
Curaçao's eclectic mix of history, culture, and attractions offers travelers
much more than the emblematic sun and beaches of the Caribbean.
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