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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> These are fried cornmeal sticks<\/a> – distantly related to polenta, only tastier.<\/p>\n We recommend the Funchi<\/a> Hasa at Kome<\/a> – always on Wednesdays for tapas night.<\/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> It’s easy to remember the size of Curacao in square kilometers, because it’s a repdigit, handy number: The landmass of Curacao is about half the size of Berlin.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Then you’ll have to hurry if you want to get to the other bank!<\/p>\n The ringing announces the closing of the bridge gates. They will be moved aside in the next few minutes because a ship wants to cross the strait. It’s Tafelberg which can be translated as Table Mountain.<\/p>\n Yes, Curacao has one too, not just Cape Town. In fact, the two have a similar shape. Table Mountain on Curacao is located in a restricted area and is only accessible with permission.<\/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> Never leave the house without 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> In the pastor’s garden = Hofi Pastor in Barber, you will find the oldest tree on the island, a kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra), which is around 800 years old. Its huge board roots alone are as big as us humans.<\/p>\n The Hofi Pastor is a 12-hectare park located behind the prominent church of Barber.<\/p>\n Daily opened except Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm, entrance fee 5 Naf: Facebook page of Hofi Pastor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The local price<\/strong> is the price for something adjusted to the usually lower income of the locals.<\/p>\n For some expenses (e.g. internet<\/a> or car rental<\/a>) you can try to get the local price. For other expenses, you should be more “generous” and honor local commitment. The balance makes the difference here!<\/p>\n Don’t demand the local price, but rather be happy if you get the local price as a tourist at some point and somewhere. It helps if you find out in advance what things usually cost locally.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The flag has a dark blue background and a yellow stripe in the lower third. The blue symbolizes the sea and the sky, separated by the yellow sun.<\/p>\n In the upper left corner are two white, five-pointed stars. The five points stand for the continents from which the inhabitants of Curacao originate. The larger star represents Curacao and the smaller one the neighboring island of Klein Curacao.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Quite simply: Halo. Replace “e” with an “a” and delete one “l”. At Playa Grandi<\/a> in the west of Curacao.<\/p>\n Fishermen bring in their catches here and throw their fish waste into the sea. In the mornings and late afternoons, this attracts numerous sea turtles: “Thank you for the fish”. You are guaranteed to see them up close while snorkeling or diving.<\/p>\n Please enjoy these beautiful animals with respect and a little distance.<\/p>\n They will thank you with their calming behavior, great photos and unique experiences that you can take home with you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The famous Handelskade with its colorfully painted house facades can be found on every license plate below the number.<\/p>\n The license plates on the cars in front of the Hato airport building are one of the first photo motifs you want to capture as soon as you see them. This makes the license plates highly desirable souvenirs<\/a>!<\/p>\n What do they have to do with lemon water<\/a>? Read our article<\/a> about it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Quiz Question<\/h2>What is funchi hasa?<\/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>What is the size of Curacao?<\/div><\/div>
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\n444 km2<\/strong>
\nThe island is 61 km long and varies between 5 and 14 km in width. The total coastline is 364 km long.<\/p>\nQuiz Question<\/h2>What happens when you are near the Queen Emma Bridge and it starts ringing loudly?<\/div><\/div>
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\nToo late? No problem – just take one of the ferry boats shuttling back and forth to the other shore.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Quiz Question<\/h2>What is the name of the mountain in the east of Curacao?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz 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>What is the first and most important rule 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>What can you find at Hofi Pastor?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>When do I get the local price?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>What does the flag of Curacao look like?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>What does \"hello\" mean in Papiamentu?<\/div><\/div>
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\nThat’s the only difference.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Quiz Question<\/h2>Where can you watch turtles underwater?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>What is on every Curacao license plate?<\/div><\/div>
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