About Curaçao

by Aida Moret on March 2, 2020

Since October 2010, Curaçao has been an independent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Thanks to the stable Antillean guilder (ANG) and favorable tax laws, Curaçao is a perfect place to live and invest. Here is everything you need to know about Curaçao!

Its capital, Willemstad, with strong characteristics of Dutch architecture, was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1997 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Due to the organic growth of its multicultural community over three centuries, Willemstad enjoys a rich heritage, to which it owes its current status on the World Heritage List.

This colorful and sunny island with an area of 450 km² has a population of about 150,000, consisting of more than 50 different nationalities. This diverse multicultural background has enriched the country with a variety of cultures, cuisine, and languages. In addition to the three official country languages of Dutch, Papiamentu, and English, you can generally make yourself understood in Spanish and French.

For the enjoyment of residents and tourists, the island is rich in more than 30 beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters, many exclusive hotels and resorts, and a wide range of museums, restaurants and country houses, among others. The year-round average temperature of about 27 degrees Celsius is accompanied by a blissful breeze. Furthermore, because Curaçao is not ravaged by tropical storms, weather conditions are sublime.

Willemstad, divided into the neighborhoods of Punda and Otrobanda, is easily accessible by air with daily flights from European, North and Latin American countries. Its strategic geographical location and connectivity, state-of-the-art telecommunications facilities and the presence of multilingual professionals and a sophisticated financial network make Curaçao an ideal place to do business. With the growing influx of international visitors, tourism is an important part of Curaçao’s economy, along with oil refining and offshore trade.

In short, versatile Curaçao is the ideal place to live and do business. Whether you are looking for a house as a second home or as a way to invest, Curaçao has untold opportunities in the real estate world. We would be happy to provide you with our expertise and know-how to make your residential wishes come true.