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Willemstad, Curacao

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Getting around in Curacao

Air: 

Windward Islands Air International (WM) (www.fly-winair.com) operates to Saba, St Eustatius and St Maarten.

Departure tax: 

ANG10 (US$7) to other islands in the Netherlands Antilles; children under two years of age and passengers transiting within 24 hours are exempt.

Side of road: 
Right
Car hire: 

Car hire: International and local firms are located at the airport and in the main hotels, as well as in the capital.

Taxi: 

Taxi: In good supply and recognisable by their signs and also the letters TX on registration plates. Taxis have no meters but fares are standard and are based on one to four people with a 25% surcharge for a fifth passenger and/or after 2300. Always agree prices in advance. Tipping, while not obligatory, is usually about 10% of the fare. New tuk-tuk mini-taxis (motorised rickshaws) are available in Willemstad from Sinustra taxi association; some hotels offer them for free to their guests.

Coach: 

Documentation: 

Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required.

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