Curaçao Going Out

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Food and Drink

Restaurant styles vary from informal bistro to the very expensive.

National specialities:
• Traditional Dutch food (particularly using fresh seafood and cheeses) is popular.
Creole food (criollo) makes good use of the great variety of fresh fish.
French, Italian and other international cuisines are also on offer.

National drinks:
A wide variety of alcohol is available. Curaçao liqueur, which is made from the sun-dried peel of a bitter orange and a mixture of spices, is a popular local drink.

Tipping: Hotels add a 5 to 10% government tax and a 12% service charge. Bar staff, waiters, porters and doormen expect a 10% tip.

Nightlife

There are several discos run by hotels on the island and some hotels have a casino. Performances of drama and music can be found at the Centro Pro Arte.

Shopping

Curaçao (and other Netherlands Antilles islands) is a thriving centre for duty-free shopping. An enormous range of imported goods are on sale at considerably reduced prices. Locally-made curios are available; a particularly popular souvenir is the Curaçao liqueur (see Food and Drink section).

Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0800-1200 and 1400-1800. Hours may vary.
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