Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Biking
Experienced bikers will want to hit the dirt trails in the coun-
tryside or at Christoffel National Park, but others may prefer
touring on paved roads outside the main traffic areas. Con-
tact the following for information about rentals and guided
tours that include a stop at one of the beaches for a swim:
Biking Outfitters
Caracas Bay Island
747-0777
Christoffel Park Rental Bike
864-0363
Dutch Dream
889-0279
Wannabike
527-3720
Curaçao Actief
433-8858
Shopping
Curaçao offers some of the best shopping in the Caribbean.
Pedestrian-only streets in Punda create a mall-like atmo-
sphere with many shops conveniently located in one area.
When cruise ships are docked in the harbor, merchants set
up stalls along the waterfront in Punda and Otrobanda.
Shopping centers on the outskirts of Willemstad add even more stores to
the 200 or so located in the city.
Most shops are open Monday-Saturday, 8:30 am-12:30 pm and 2-6 pm, but
some stay open continually throughout the day. Large stores accept credit
cards and US dollars, as well as Netherlands Antilles guilders. Street ven-
dors and small merchants usually accept US dollars, but most return
change in guilders.
Best Buys
When shopping on Curaçao, look for Caribbean-made clothing,
art, and jewelry, in addition to European imports, such as de-
signer clothes, shoes, jewelry, perfume, linens, and electronics.
Since the island is Dutch, Delft porcelain and hand-embroidered
table linens are good buys. While Curaçao is not actually a duty-
free island, the import taxes are low (about 3%), so prices are of-
ten better than in North America.
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