[{"q":"How To Get There? ","a":"You can fly to Curacao direct from Miami, Newark, Amsterdam and Caracas. \r\nIt's a nine-hour flight from Amsterdam, a one-hour flight from Caracas, a two-hour flight from Miami and a little over a 4 1\/2-hour flight from Newark, NJ. \r\nAll flights land at Curacao's Hato International Airport."},{"q":"CUISINE KNOWN FOR ","a":"Curacao's local seafood is fresh and flavourful.\r\nOne can find traditional Indonesian rijsttafel  a Dutch favourite wherever they settled. \r\n\r\nTop 10 Things to Eat in Cura\u00e7ao\r\nKeshi Yena\r\nBitterballen\r\nOliebollen\r\nFunchi or Tutu\r\nStroopwafels\r\nStoba\r\nPoffertjes\r\nSeafood\r\nArepas\r\nLiqueur from Cura\u00e7ao\r\n(https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/Caribbean\/top-10-things-to-eat-in-curacao)\r\nStoba is a hearty stew and is a common dish you'll find all over the Caribbean. The Stoba you'll find on Cura\u00e7ao is often made with goat meat, though any meat and vegetable combination can be used. This dish gets its distinct flavor from the spices used so food can be very spicy."},{"q":"Popular events\/ festivals","a":"Cura\u00e7ao Carnival (Carnival)\r\nCura\u00e7ao Heineken Regatta\r\nInternational Kite Festival\r\nCura\u00e7ao Dive Festival\r\nCura\u00e7ao Restaurant Week\r\nSalsa Tour\r\nCura\u00e7ao North Sea Jazz Festival\r\nAmstel Cura\u00e7ao Race\r\nKLM Curacao Marathon\r\n"},{"q":"What is our terrain like?","a":"Terrain is flat, rocky and fairly barren owing to its low rainfall. \r\nThere are many excellent, sandy beaches."},{"q":"What is the climate like?","a":"In Cura\u00e7ao, the climate is tropical, hot all year round, with daytime temperatures ranging from around 28\/29 degrees Celsius (82\/84 \u00b0F) between December and February to around 31 \u00b0C (88 \u00b0F) between May and October. The period from May to October is the most sultry, but the trade winds blow constantly, tempering the heat."},{"q":"What Are The Entry Requirements?","a":"ALL visitors must comple a Digital immigration Card ONLINE and present same to immigration on arrival in Curacao. https:\/\/dicardcuracao.com\/portal\r\nVisitors generally require a valid passport for the whole of your stay, not more than 10 years old,  for entry and can stay without a written permit for 90 days. \r\nAlso required is  a return airline ticket and\/or proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay.\r\nProof of reason for visit, e.g. hotel reservation or invitation from a friend.\r\nMust have valid medical insurance or travel insurance that also covers hospital care, emergency treatment and repatriation (including in the event of death).\r\nMust not be considered a threat to public order, public health, national security or international relations.\r\nCountries requiring a visa  which should be applied for at least one month in advance of departure date maybe exempt if they  have a valid multiple entry visa for the USA, Canada or the Schengen countries (Europe).\r\nDominic republic\r\nVenezuelan nationals require a visa to enter\r\nCuracao - see here https:\/\/www.curacaotouristboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/requisitos_para_entrar_en_Curacao2.pdf \r\nChina\r\nIndia\r\n\r\n"},{"q":"What Are The Marriage Requirements?","a":"To obtain a Curacao marriage license one must send a written marriage petition to the town hall and get approval from the Civil Registration at least 2 months before your wedding date, together with following documents (no older than 6 months):\r\n- 2 wedding date choices \r\n-Certified copies of both birth certificates with an Apostile stamp on each\r\n- Proof of marital status\r\n- Photocopy of valid passports \r\n- International declaration of unmarried status by the civil registration of home country\r\n- An apostille\r\n- Proof of single status from the time of divorce or death of former spouse until present;\r\n- If applicable, divorce papers or death certificate of former spouse;\r\n- Names of parents, mothers\u2019 maiden names, and their dates and places of birth;\r\n- Professions of bride, groom and their parents;\r\n- Must be in Curacao at least 3 days before wedding date\r\n- A witness - (if non-Curacao they must apply for temporary residence.)  A local witness can be used.\r\n\r\nOriginal documents other than in Dutch or English need to be translated into the Dutch language (i.e. a French or Spanish document must be translated into Dutch, not English).\r\n\r\nDutch law only acknowledges civil marriages, performed by a registrar of marriages (ambtenaar van de burgerlijke stand).  Once the civil ceremony is completed the marriage may then be solemnized in a religious ceremony if the couple so chooses.  You do not need to register your marriage with the U.S. Consulate General.\r\nRequest to get married  must be sent in writing to the civil registrar. The letter should contain your personal information, full address of both parties, phone\/fax number and e-mail address. The future husband and wife must both be at least 18 years of age and should both sign the letter.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease note that official documents, such as birth certificates and marriage certificates, need an \u201cApostille\u201d in order to be recognized in other countries.  Apostille stamps certify the authenticity of the signature of the official who signed the document, the capacity in which that official acts and the identity of the seal or stamp the document bears.  An apostille does not imply that the contents of the document are correct.  You should start by contacting the Secretary of State for your state to inquire how to get an Apostille for your documents.  The Civil Registrar can tell you how to get your marriage certificate properly apostilled and the fee charged.\r\nhttps:\/\/cw.usconsulate.gov\/u-s-citizen-services\/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens\/getting-married\/"},{"q":"What Are The Healthcare Options?","a":"Curacao has 3 hospitals:\r\nCuracao Medical Centre is the largest with an extensive emergency room and the only intensive care unit on the Island.\r\nTaams Clinic, and\r\nThe Antillean Adventist Hospital that offers a wide range of services and specialists."},{"q":"Other Useful  Facts","a":"Water:is safe to drink as it is sourced from a modern desalination plant. \r\n\r\nCurrency:  the Antillean Guilder (ANG) also called the Florin.  The exchange rate is fixed to the US$ at a rate of 1.82 = US$1.  US$ can be used everywhere in Curacao\r\n\r\nBanks: many international and national banks\r\n\r\nCredit Cards: Visa and Eurocard\/Mastercard are accepted just about everywhere; not so for American Express.\r\n\r\nTelecommunication:  cell phone reception is good almost everywhere on the Island except perhaps in some remote locations. In downtown Willemstad (capital) you'll find many open Wi-Fi networks. Almost 100% of accommodations will have some connectivity on the premises.\r\n"}]