All international visitors (including Dutch nationals) are required to complete the Digital Immigration Card (DI Card) online before traveling to Curaçao. The Digital Immigration Card is mandatory for all foreign travelers to clear immigration in Curaçao.
You really need a car, and scooters are absolutely not safe here. -> GH Car Rental will you pick you up at Casa Amalia. www.gh-autoverhuur.nl -> Prins Car Rental is near the airport. www.prinscarrental.com Be aware: The KIA Picanto and KIA Rio are the most stolen cars on the island.
Curaçao runs around 32 °C year-round. Daytime: shorts, cotton T-shirts, flip-flops, a hat. Evening: jeans with a cotton or linen shirt or vest. Cotton dresses and sandals work too. A good deodorant and a fresh perfume go a long way in this climate.
The local supply is 110V at 50 Hz, our outlets match. Forgot a travel adapter for your 220 V devices? Van der Tweel supermarket sells them. Power outages happen occasionally but aren't daily.
The Caribbean Guilder is the official currency. Dollars are widely accepted; euros are difficult. Some banks will exchange a maximum of €250 per day on presentation of your passport and ticket.
Taxis are expensive. Minimum fare is USD 25 during the day, USD 30 in the evening. Airport to Jan Thiel is USD 60–70. Taxi Patricia gives our guests a special rate from the airport to Casa Amalia. Contact her via WhatsApp +5999 5227394.
Since 15 October 2024, paid parking applies in Willemstad (Punda and Otrobanda). Payment is via parking meters.
One of Curaçao's most popular beaches is 1 km from us. A 2-minute drive or a 20-minute walk. Water sports, beach tennis, diving and sailing. Live music on Saturday evenings. Private beach with an entrance fee for swimming; after 5:00 PM admission is free.
Public and free. Popular with locals, especially crowded on Sundays.
Don't leave belongings unattended, theft happens, and you can't tell who is trustworthy by appearance. Tourists steal from tourists too.
Wednesday evenings: intimate live music during the Unplugged Beach Sessions. Saturday: Curaçao's most popular Happy Hour with a DJ and live band. Sunday: close the weekend in style during Shaky Sunday.
Once a working salt area until 1975, now a stunning nature reserve. Pink salt lakes and flamingos. Go early, it's cooler and quieter. Sunscreen, hat, plenty of water; little shade.
Don't forget Kueba di Tomasito at Playa Kalki. If you're lucky, you'll have it all to yourself.
Van der Tweel supermarket sits just off Jan Thiel Beach, inside the white Papagayo Hotel building. Good for daily groceries, fresh bread and the Dutch Albert Heijn products. Open daily 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
Eat like the locals. Open daily from 10:00 AM, with meats, fish, soups, salads. Take a number, point at what you want, pay by weight. Don't mix seafood with other proteins, the whole plate gets charged at the seafood rate. It's inside Mangusa Hypermarket.
One of our favourites for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Local dishes, relaxed atmosphere, stunning view over Caracas Bay. Open daily 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Start the morning with a latte at De Dames, in the cosy Promenade Shopping Center. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a stylish coffee break. Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 5:45 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 5:45 PM. Kitchen closes at 5:00 PM.
A diverse selection of cuisines around a lively bar with large TV screens, good for sports nights or simply hanging out.
One of our favourites for years. Famous for spareribs, but the chicken skewers, tenderloin, fajitas and quesadillas are excellent too. Oude Caracasbaaiweg 54 · +5999 461 0440 · Open daily.
Popular Mambo Beach restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine, steak, fresh seafood, sushi bar. All You Can Eat sushi every Monday and Thursday. Mambo Beach · +5999 560 7775 (WhatsApp). Open daily until 11:30 PM.
The freshest fish on the island, almost straight from the fishermen and within walking distance of Casa Amalia. Caracasbaaiweg 407n · Tuesday – Sunday, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Sunday is the perfect day for a relaxing lunch with ocean views and local dishes. Bonus: daredevils often jump from the cliffs into the sea.
You can order meals through DushiFood and have them delivered.
Meet Curaçao's unique nature and taste authentic Curaçaoan rum. A beautiful estate where nature, culture and local flavours meet. Well worth a visit.
Every Thursday evening, the heart of Punda turns into a friendly street party: music, shopping, drinks at the outdoor bars. Most weeks there's a theme, with local artists and a fireworks show at 8:15 PM. Wilhelmina Café between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM is our spot with happy hour, two drinks for one. Arrive early or you won't get a table.
Several boats sail to Klein Curaçao, but we recommend just one: Miss Ann. A luxury yacht and the best service on the route.
Worth a visit. Once home to the indigenous people of the island. Today you can see the stalactites and stalagmites inside.
Climb the highest point on the island for a breathtaking view. Leave around 5:30 AM to beat the morning traffic, without traffic the drive from Casa Amalia takes 45 to 60 minutes. Park opens at 6:00 AM; entry is USD 15 per person. Bring at least 1 litre of water per person, a sandwich, a chocolate bar, a cap and proper trainers.
Get ready for one of Curaçao's most adventurous tours , 3.5 hours behind the wheel of a UTV under the guidance of an experienced guide, exploring the rugged nature of the west.
Discover the corners of Bandabou (West) to Banda Riba (East), places you can only reach with a 4×4. The friendly guides of Curaçao Activities know the island deeply and love to share their favourite spots.
Dress in traditional Curaçaoan attire for a journey through history capture memories that pass between generations. De Ruyterkade 23-24, Punda · +5999 679 4814· Tue–Fri 09:15–12:30 & 14:00–17:30 · Sat 09:15–15:00.
After a long flight, it is wonderful to arrive to a stocked fridge. Robert-Jan can put together a custom grocery package. Contact him at least three days before arrival. Email: info@deboodschappenman.com
We don't have laundry facilities on site, but Mr. Laundry is just a short distance away. WhatsApp: +5999 524 3045· Caracasbaaiweg 360.
Step into the kitchen with Angelica and learn the secret ingredients behind Curaçao's most beloved dishes. Stories, flavours and traditions, then a shared meal with new friends, island style.
Between 2007 and 2009, many Venezuelan tourists were visiting Curaçao and hotels were overflowing. Haitham imagined an alternative: a small, homely, comfortable, affordable place near the beach. That vision became Casa Amalia, named after the Venezuelan actress Amalia Pérez Díaz. Later, a Dutch tour operator discovered it; today, Casa Amalia is a beloved place to stay for many Dutch travellers.
