Being a tropical island of course we have our share of mosquitoes. And besides them being a nuisance, they can also carry diseases such as Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika. It is highly recommended to take preventive measures against mosquito bites. Mosquitos are mostly active around dawn and dusk and this is what you can do to protect yourself against mosquito bites:
Mosquitos are a nuisance but they can also carry diseases, so it's best to avoid getting stung altogether.
Yes, in Curaçao pharmacies are called "botika" and you'll find one in almost every neighborhood. They sell over-the-counter medicines as well as prescription medicines. If you urgently need medicines after hours there are always at least 2 botikas open for emergencies. These are called "Botika na Warda" and your hotel's front desk will be able to help you with finding the pharmacy on duty.
Most pharmacies ("Botikas") close at 5 or 6 PM. If you urgently need medicines after hours there are always at least 2 botikas open for emergencies. These are called "Botika na Warda" and your hotel's front desk will be able to help you find the pharmacy on duty.
Curaçao pharmacies ("Botika") sell over-the-counter medicines as well as prescription medicines and many also sell personal care products, vitamins, fragrances, candy and more.
You can bring your own preferred brand but you can find repellent in any local drugstore and supermarket as well.
Curaçao doesn't have any predators that are dangerous to humans. We have some harmless snakes, a few types of scorpions with a sting less severe than a bee sting, and several wild pigs which will only hurt you if you were to corner them. The most dangerous indigenous animal is a centipede that usually doesn't get much bigger than a few inches; its sting is painful but not lethal.
The general emergency phone number in Curaçao is 911.
In general, you don’t need vaccinations for Curaçao, unless you arrive in Curaçao from an area with a risk of yellow fever.
While there are no elevated risks of specific diseases in Curaçao aside from mosquito-transmitted illnesses like Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya, taking preventive measures is highly recommended.
Zika was limited to a small number of cases while it was active in Curaçao. As of October 2018, Curaçao has been removed from the list of countries where Zika is considered active.
Curaçao has 3 local hospitals. Curaçao Medical Center is the largest hospital in Curaçao with an extensive emergency room and the only intensive care unit on the island. Taams Clinic and The Antillean Adventist Hospital also offer a wide range of medical services and specialists.
