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Official Languages: Dutch, Papiamentu, English

English Is Widely Understood in Hotels, Restaurants, and Shops That See Visitors, Alongside Dutch and Papiamentu, the Other Two Official Languages. Papiamentu Is What Most Residents Actually Speak with Each Other Day to Day, so a Greeting in It Goes a Long Way

Mobile Network: Coverage Is Strong around Willemstad and the Main Resort Strip, with 4G/LTE the Fastest Network Available Island-Wide and No 5G Launched yet. Signal Thins Out toward the Rural West End near Westpunt and inside Christoffel and Shete Boka National Parks, so Do Not Count on a Strong Connection Deep in Either Park

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: A Home Plan from inside the EU Does Not Roam Free Here, Because Curaçao Is an EU Overseas Territory Rather than a Member State, so Ordinary International Rates Apply Unless Your Plan Says Otherwise. A Local SIM Suits a Long Stay with an Unlocked Phone and a Local Number. An eSIM Suits a Short Trip Best, since It Activates before You Land with No Shop Visit, so Check Device Compatibility First

Cards Are Accepted at Most Hotels, Larger Restaurants, Supermarkets, and Car Rental Counters around Willemstad and the Main Resort Areas. Smaller Shops, Beach Bars, Local Eateries, and Some Taxis Still Lean on Cash, so Keep Some Caribbean Guilders or US Dollars on Hand Away from the Tourist Strip

Restaurant and Hotel Bills Often Already Carry a Service Charge, Commonly around 10 to 12 Percent, so Check the Bottom of the Bill before Adding More. Where None Is Listed, 10 to 15 Percent for Good Service Is Normal, and Rounding Up Covers Taxis and Casual Meals. A Separate Government Sales Tax Also Applies to Dining, Tours, Diving, and Car Rental, so the Final Total Usually Runs above the Price on the Menu

Plug Type: Type A, Type B, Type F

Voltage: 127 V and 220 V, Commonly 50 Hz

Adapter: Likely. Most Accommodations Run Type A or B Sockets at 127 V, Though Some Also Carry Type F Sockets or 220 V Circuits. Check with Your Accommodation Ahead of Time, Pack a Universal Adapter, and Note That Most Phone and Laptop Chargers Rated 100 to 240 V Need No Separate Converter