Curaçao Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Curaçao
911
General Emergency
911
Police
912
Ambulance / Medical
911
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Willemstad
Currency
ANG (NAƒ) / USD ($)
Official Language
Papiamento, Dutch & English
Country Code
+599 9
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Curaçao
Urban / City
—
Rural
60 km/h
Highway
80 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0,5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No toll information
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5–10% customary
- DO Taste genuine Blue Curaçao liqueur at the historic Landhuis Chobolobo distillery.
- DO Explore vibrant street art murals in the trendy Pietermaai district.
- DO Walk across the free Queen Emma pontoon bridge connecting Punda and Otrobanda.
- DON'T Never leave valuables in rental cars at remote beaches.
- DON'T Do not touch coral reefs or sea turtles while diving or snorkeling.
- DON'T Do not underestimate the intense Caribbean midday sun.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type A & B (127V / 50Hz) and occasionally Type C/F (220V). Universal adapter recommended.
Tap Water: Excellent tap water quality – produced by high-grade seawater distillation.
Insider Tip: Take a day trip to Klein Curaçao for untouched snorkeling with sea turtles and the iconic pink lighthouse.
