IS IT OK TO DRINK THE TAP WATER IN CURAÇAO?
Not only is Curaçao's water safe to drink, it is of the finest quality.
IS GAMBLING LEGAL IN CURAÇAO?
Yes, gambling is legal – this includes sports betting – but only inside a casino. Most of the larger hotels in Curaçao have casinos and you're more than welcome to come try your luck.
CAN I BRING MY PET WITH ME TO CURAÇAO?
Yes, you can bring your pet with you to Curaçao, but there are some requirements that you'll need to meet. For this, see the question "What certificates must I have before bringing my pet to Curaçao?" If you intend to bring a service animal, the same requirements apply.
WHAT TEMPERATURE SCALE IS USED IN CURAÇAO?
In Curaçao we use the Celsius scale for temperatures. To roughly convert to Fahrenheit, double the Celsius temperature and add 30.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO SEND/RECEIVE MAIL IN CURAÇAO?
Yes. If you wish to receive email you'll need to have an address or PO box, but anyone can send mail. You'll also find delivery services like FedEx, DHL, and UPS in Curaçao.
WHERE CAN I BUY MAIL STAMPS IN CURAÇAO?
You can buy stamps at any post office (there's one right in downtown Willemstad near the Old Market). Some shops in downtown Willemstad also sell them – usually the ones that also sell postcards, but also a few supermarkets.
WHAT SYSTEM OF MEASUREMENT DOES CURAÇAO USE?
In Curaçao we use the metric system; almost all measurements you'll see on the island will be meters, kilometers, kilometers per hour, liters, etc.
HOW DO YOU CONVERT BETWEEN METRIC AND IMPERIAL SYSTEMS OF MEASUREMENT?
Depending on the measurement, it's fairly simple to roughly convert from metric units to imperial units. Some quick conversions: 1 kilometer = .62 miles; 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds; 1 liter = .26 gallons.