Resorts in Curacao Open the Door to Adventure

Curacao Beach Resort holidays are famous for their beautiful beaches, luxurious bathrooms and equipped gourmet restaurants. But there are a lot more to see and do, except in Curacao fun at the beach.

The island of Curacao is located in the southern Caribbean Sea near the coast of Venezuela. It is the largest and most populous of the three so-called ABC islands, which stands for Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao. It is said that the island was named for its heart-shaped. Corazon means heartCoracao Spanish and means "heart" in Portuguese.

The Island of the original inhabitants were Arawak Indians. The first Europenas on the island in 1499 the country has been led by Spanish explorer Alonso de Ojeda. The conquistadors reduced the native population into slavery, and sent them to the other islands, where workers were needed. In 1634 the Dutch occupied the island and the capital of Willemstad was founded by the Dutch West India Company on a natural harbor. Willemstad soon became a transportation andcommercial center and also a haven for pirates. In addition, provided that in 1662 the Dutch West India Company, the island a center for the African slave trade. Dutch masters brought African slaves to Curacao, where they were sold and shipped, colonies in the Caribbean and South America. When in 1863 the Netherlands abolished slavery, was the island of happiness, and many of its inhabitants migrated to other colonies.

Profits from the slave trade brought prosperity to Curacao and activatedthe construction of buildings from the colonial period, very impressive. Curacao architecture combines Spanish and Dutch colonial style, and many plantation estates have been restored and are open to the public. Another town near by resorts in Curacao, which is worth exploring is Christoffel Park Wildlife Reserve, which facilities for walking, cycling and horse riding has. Another great place to hike in Curacao is the Salinas salt flats, where flamingos gather to feed. Curacao's reefs are aWorld-class diving attraction since the ocean has a steep drop-off, so that the reef is easily accessible without a boat.

The climate in Curacao is semi-arid, with a dry season from January to September and a rainy-up from October to December. The temperatures are relatively constant throughout the year, as the trade winds cool during the day and warm during the night, which makes any time of year a good time for a visit. Curacao lies outside the hurricane belt in principle be as hurricaneshardly ever happened. The population of Curacao is multilingual, with most inhabitants of the island speak Papiamento, and others speak Dutch, Spanish or English. Krioyo The local food is a mix of flavors and techniques with Surinam, Caribbean, Chinese, Dutch and Indian influences. A typical Curacao All Inclusive Resort pastechi breakfast, a fried pastry with fillings of ham, ground beef, tuna or cheese. Other popular dishes include Stoba soup of papaya and goat, from guiambo Soupadd seafood and okra, Sopi mondongo soup of the intestine and funchi cornmeal. Special Feature hallaca holiday dishes or pekel of salt cod and cost dushi sweets. Fried bananas are the usual accompaniment to any meal. Curaçao is also famous for its Curacao liqueur that is made from a citrus fruit known locally as laraha.

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