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| Curaçao
is the largest island in the Netherlands Antilles, and is part of
the Dutch Leeward Islands, also known as the Dutch Antilles. Willemstad,
the capital, is noted for its brightly coloured, Dutch-style houses
and Cunucu dwellings (based on African-style mud and wattle huts).
It is one of the finest shopping centres in the Caribbean. The harbor
has a floating market where colorful barges full of agricultural
produce are moored. Nearby is the new market building, the design
of which is very striking. St Christoffel National Park, occupying
the most northwestern part of the island, is a nature reserve dominated
by the mountain of the same name. There are several caves decorated
with Arawak Indian paintings, some unusual rock formations and fine
views across the countryside. Lucky visitors may spy iguanas and
shy Curaçao deer. Traditional Dutch food is popular, as well
as the exciting flavors of Creole food, criollo, which makes good
use of fresh fish. There are several discos run by hotels on the
island some of which also have a casino. Curaçao diving is unique for many reasons.  It is set apart from other Caribbean
destinations by its diversity and its density of sea life, its many
underwater landscapes, and its reef's proximity to shore. Reefs
surround the island, attaching to the shore like a narrow fringe.
Massive coral formations extend into the depths with deep-water
fish patrolling the plunging walls. The reef walls on Curaçao
vary from moderate 45 degree angles to steep 90 degree angles. There
is plenty to see, be it dolphins playing, turtles sunning, or even
pilot whales migrating.Even the most experienced diver will find the fish life of Curaçao entertaining. even sometimes dramatic. Instead of exploring the whole reef in one dive, choose one coral-covered spot and just float above the coral heads and watch life go on. There are over 500 species of fish inhabiting these Caribbean reefs, so you are sure to see plenty of activity. Climate: Summer 85F 29C Winter 75F 24C Water Temp 78 - 83F 25 -28C Visibility 50 - 100 ft 15 - 30 m |
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