Curacao Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide

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Curacao Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

By Matt Link
  • Choose your beach carefully. The northwestern coastline is rugged and not good for swimming, but the western coastline is sheltered with mellower waters. Locals call large beaches playas and smaller inlets bocas.
  • Get taxi quotes. Curaçao cabs don't have meters, so you need to get a quote from the driver before going anywhere to avoid a surprise later.
  • Use English or Spanish. Even though it's a Dutch island, both English and Spanish are widely spoken and understood. You'll also hear the local Papiamentu dialect—a mixture of Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, English, and Arawak Indian.

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Curacao

By Matt Link
One of the few gay-friendly islands in the sometimes homophobic Caribbean, Curaçao has in recent years put itself at the forefront of gay tourism in the region. It launched a gay and lesbian travel website, many of its hotels are members of gay tourism associations, and there are three LGBT bars (a rarity in the Caribbean) that are open nearly every night of the week. Even life partners of citizens can receive permanent residence on the isle. After Puerto Rico, it's probably the best bet for any kind of all-gay vacation in the Caribbean. Read More

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Lodge Kura Hulanda & Beach Club

Langestraat 8
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Hotel Kura Hulanda Spa and Casino

Langestraat 8
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Distance: 6.3 mi.
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Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Sunset Waters Beach Resort

Southwest shore
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Distance: 13.1 mi.
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Museum Kura Hulanda

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Otrabanda
Klipstraat 9, Otrabanda
Willemstad, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles

Distance: 4.6 mi. (from destination center)

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Mambo Beach

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Seaquarium Beach z/n
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles

Distance: 7.7 mi. (from destination center)
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Sjalotte

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Piscaderabay
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles

Distance: 4.4 mi. (from destination center)
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Major Airports near Curacao

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Caracas Simon Bolivar Airport 173.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Curacao

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Curacao Aeropuerto Hato Airport 1.4 map
Bonaire Flamingo International Airport 45.7 map
Las Piedras Josefa Camejo Airport 89.7 map

Curacao Vacation Rentals

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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in CURACAO

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: CD Player, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Laundry, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in CURACAO

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool
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Curacao Vacation Rental House with Ocean View

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Coffee Maker, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR
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