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In the Boka Shete National Park there is a viewpoint called Boka Pistol: Pistol Bay.<\/p>\n
Every time there is a big incoming wave, a fountain shoots up meters high in front of you. The reason for this is an underground hole in the rocks through which seawater is forced.<\/p>\n
The jet is so powerful and the noise so loud that you might think a pistol being fired.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Many businesses and event organizers do not have their own domain.
\nSimply search for them on Facebook. They post information, news and pictures. You can communicate with them via Messenger.
\nIf you can’t find what you’re looking for on Facebook, try Instagram.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Of course, you can’t ride iguanas<\/a> (= iguanas) – they are too small for that.<\/p>\n Iguana Ride Curacao<\/a> offerselectric scooter – great fun with Pablo in Willemstad. At 56 meters high, the bridge is the highest in the Caribbean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It’s a 500-meter-long steel arch bridge that spans from sea level over the St. Annabaai. The state-owned company Aqualectra<\/strong> provides electricity and water and is roughly comparable to our municipal utilities in Germany.<\/p>\n The Aqualectra desalination<\/a> plants Mundo Nobo in Willemstad and Nieuwpoort near Santa Barbara turn seawater into top-quality drinking water<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> N<\/strong>etherlands A<\/strong>ntilles F<\/strong>lorin – Florin Antiano, the currency unit on Curacao.<\/p>\n Naf. or Nafl. is the abbreviation for the Dutch Antillean Guilder (ANG).<\/p>\n In Papiamentu<\/a> they say Florin or Heldu. You will also often hear Gilders or ‘G\u00fcldis’, which means (Antillean) Guilders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> There are over 70 dive sites.<\/p>\n This makes Curacao a real diver’s paradise, with something for every level of experience.<\/p>\n Offshore diving is particularly popular: Diving<\/a> with direct access from the beach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The tree gave its name to the Kenepa<\/a> beaches Kenepa Grandi=Grote Knip<\/a> and Kenepa Chiki=Kleine Knip<\/a>.<\/p>\n It is probably the tallest deciduous tree on Curacao. It can reach a height of up to 20 meters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Moro is a side dish<\/strong> in the local cuisine of Curacao. It is cooked rice with<\/strong> a small amount of beans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n M\u00f2ro<\/strong> or M\u00f2ro M\u00f2ro is also used as a synonym for “Bon dia” as a greeting<\/strong>, mainly by older people. Both mean good morning\/good day in Papiamentu<\/a> and have their origins in Afrikaans, comparable to the North German “Moin”.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Papiamentu is the creole language<\/strong> of the inhabitants of Curacao.<\/p>\n Due to the island’s turbulent history, the Taino of the indigenous people was mixed with Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and African.<\/p>\n Papiamentu is one of the three official languages on Curacao, alongside Dutch and English.<\/p>\n Find out more in our article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> There are pigs<\/strong> on these beaches.<\/p>\n At Daaibooi Beach<\/a>, they tend to hide in the bushes and can be found in the evening or at night.<\/p>\n Porto Mari<\/a> is home to the two famous pigs Willy and Woody, who also like to pose for photos during the day and are always on the lookout for something edible.<\/p>\n We met a pink and black spotted pig at the Grote Knip<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The manzanilla<\/a> or manchinel tree is one of the most poisonous trees in the world. More on this in a separate article<\/a> in the nature<\/a> section.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> From the top of the Queen Juliana Bridge – even if only briefly.<\/p>\n The view from up there when crossing the bridge by car is breathtaking and gives you a thrill. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to stop anywhere to take a panoramic photo.<\/p>\n Take care when taking photos from an open car window – it’s extremely windy up there!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The famous Full Moon Party is a legendary beach party with a DJ that took place once a month on Kokomo Beach<\/a> under the full moon.<\/p>\n After pandemic it was continued at more irregular intervals.<\/p>\n
\nThe small chopper-style bikes turn sightseeing into\u00a0an unforgettable event<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Quiz Question<\/h2>What makes the Queen Juliana Bridge between Otrobanda and Punda so special?<\/div><\/div>
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\nThe bridge’s gradient is pretty extreme. It’s like driving straight into the sky.
\nIt’s a great way to get your adrenaline going on your first visit!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Quiz Question<\/h2>Who is responsible for the electricity and water supply on Curacao?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>What does NAF or NAFL stand for?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>How many dive sites are there in Curacao?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>How big does the Kenepa tree grow?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>What is or means Moro?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>What is Papiamentu?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>What do the beaches Daaibooi, Grote Knip and Porto Mari have in common?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>Which tree is also called the little apple of death?<\/div><\/div>
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\nIt is often found on the beaches of Curacao. Signs on the trunk indicate the danger.<\/p>\nQuiz Question<\/h2>From where do you have the best view over the old town of Willemstad?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>On which beach does the Full Moon Party take place?<\/div><\/div>
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