With an area of less than 500 square kilometers, Curaçao is home to 150,000 inhabitants of 55 different cultures, which in their day to day reflect the diversity left by the struggle between the Spanish, Portuguese, English, French and Dutch to maintain control of the place.

Beach, nature and adventure, but also gastronomy, culture, music and business are part of the offer of one of the most praised pearls of the Caribbean. Located just 395 kilometers from La Guajira and 120 minutes away by plane, Curaçao becomes an inescapable option to visit at any time of the year.


This is not only due to the existence of a varied tourist offer, on which its economy also depends today, but because its strategic location keeps it away from the hurricane zone, which allows tourism to remain active throughout the year.

According to the Curaçao Tourism Office, an average of US $ 1,500 per person will be enough to enjoy three to five days of the island's attractions, including air tickets from Colombia, accommodation, meals and other activities.

In addition to the great offer of traditional restaurants that you will find in the renowned Pietermaai neighborhood or in the colorful and colonial historic center of Willemstad, the capital of the island, Curaçao also became famous for having at least 36 world-class beaches, attributes to which adds a wide range of luxury hotels such as Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort, Boase Hotel or Renaissance Hotel. For these, you may want to rent a car, as public transport can take a lot of time.

However, if you have the opportunity to plan your trip in advance and what you are looking for is a cultural offer, you have at least four options. At the end of August the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival is celebrated; in November the Xcapefest; between January and February the New Era Festival and in April the Curaçao International Film Festival.

Declared Architectural and Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1997, walking through the streets and alleys of Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao, turns out to be a real pleasure. Enjoy the view of the colored houses, the passing of the cruise ships and the dinners on the platform.

Then, with an offer of more than 30 beaches, Curaçao is the meeting point for lovers of the sea, since the warmth of its waters allows all forms of underwater life to coexist there. Basra is one of the richest places for diving. To visit them, again, you´d better rent a car!

The advantages of renting a car on the island

When you plan your holiday on the island, it is normal to consider the convenience of renting a car or using another means of transport. Will it be cheaper to travel by public transport? Are there advantages if you decide to rent a car for holidays? The truth is that there are advantages when renting a car for the holidays, as long as it is done in the right way.
To rent a car you only need to have a driver's license, of course, a DNI and a card to charge the deposit. Some specialized companies accept other types of payment methods such as Paypal for the deposit.

In addition, the normal thing is that the use is limited to drivers with a minimum age, and who have some experience driving. Depending on the type of vehicle, these restrictions may vary.

In any case, there are also some tips that are worth taking into account when renting a car. The first thing to do is to check the traffic conditions before leaving for a trip, perhaps with an application that indicates the best hours and how the roads are found at the time of departure. Fortunately, traffic on the island is not a big issue.

It is also essential that the car is delivered in the same condition in which it was collected. If you have a full tank, it must be filled at the gas station closest to the delivery point so that you do not have to pay an extra cost. You also have to make sure that there are no scratches or bumps before getting into the vehicle, and if there are any, leave a record in the contract to recover the deposit.