Curaçao Entertainment
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:
• Curaçao liqueur (made from the sun-dried peel of a bitter orange and a mixture of spices) is popular.
Tipping: Bar staff, waiters, porters and doormen expect a 10% tip.
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:
• Curaçao liqueur (made from the sun-dried peel of a bitter orange and a mixture of spices) is popular.
Tipping: 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 is a thriving centre for duty-free shopping. Choose from a huge range of imported goods at considerably reduced prices, from locally-made curios to designer bands. The island's eponymous liqueur is a highly-popular souvenir.
Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0800-1200 and 1400-1800. Hours may vary.
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Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0800-1200 and 1400-1800. Hours may vary.
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