Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 11:45 am 2:30 pm.; 4:45 pm. Admission: Adults: USD. 5.00; Children 5 to 12 years: USD. 2.00. Mikve Israel_Emnanuel Synagogue Jewish Historical Museum (Tel: 461-1633) This is the oldest continuously operating synagogue in the Western hemisphere, dedicated in 1732 and home today to a dynamic congregation. Both the synagogue and the museum are one of the Curacao;s major tourism attractions. The Museum has many priceless artifacts from throughout the congregation;s history, including Torah scrolls, Hanukkah lamps and replicas of 17th century gravestones. Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 12:00 noon 1:00 pm.; 4:30 pm. Admission: Free. Numismatic Museum (Tel: 461-3600) This small museum, owned and operated by the Central Bank of the Netherlands Antilles, displays a unique collection of rare coins, as well as semi-precious and precious gems. Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Admission: Adults: USD. 2.00; Children up to 12 years: USD. 1.00. Postal Museum (Tel: 465-8010) This museum is located in Punda;s oldest standing building, an elegantly restored wood and stone structure that was originally built in 1693. It houses permanent exhibits of stamps and related artifacts from the Netherlands Antilles, such as old boxes and scales. Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Admission: Adults: USD. 4.00; Children up to 12 years: USD. 2.00. Fort Church Museum (Tel: 461-1139) This small museum is located in the back of the historic Fort Church in downtown; home to the island;s first Dutch Protestant congregation (which is still active). The church itself is the inner courtyard of Fort Amsterdam, seat of government of the Netherlands Antilles. Among the museum;s treasures are centuries-old congregational relics and some of the oldest maps of the island. Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission: Adults: USD. 6.00; Children from 12 to 18 years: USD. 4.00. Maritime Museum (Tel: 465-2327) This museum is located in a mansion built in 1729 and is completely decorated in a maritime style with a gangplank, portholes and ship railings, all in brass. Video presentations and multimedia displays are used throughout the museum to bring Curacao;s maritime history to life. Exhibits include antiques miniatures, sunken treasures, ships artifacts, maps and 17th Century ship models. The museum has its own ferry for tours of the harbor. Tele Museum (tel: 465-2844): Owned and operated by the national telecommunications company, this museum traces the history of telecommunications on Curacao, from the arrival of the first telephone in the 1880s to fiber optic cables and computerized teleconferencing just a hundred years later. Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon; 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission: Free. Floating Market: Venezuelan merchants bring fresh vegetables and fruits over on small fishing boats to sell to Curacaoan homemakers; double as living quarters for the weeks they are away from home. Certainly, one of the most famous islands picturesque sight. Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sunday till 2:00 p.m. Marche (The old market): If sampling authentic local food in noisy surroundings is your idea of a vacation must do, then don;t miss lunch at Curacao;s famous old market. Hygiene and food quality are excellent, portions are generous and prices be beat. Seating is strictly first come, first served, at a few small tables or long counters. Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Otrobanda attractions: Opening hours: Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission: Adults: USD. 3.15; Children up to 14 years: USD. 1.60. Curacao Museum (Tel: 462-3873) Located on the western side of Otrobanda, this 19th century building is the largest museum on the island. Its permanent exhibits include an extensive collection of antique furniture, art, artifacts of historical significance and paintings by some of the island;s most well known artists. The museum also organizes special exhibits by local artists and the pleasantly shaded grounds are sometimes the venue for concerts and cultural presentations. Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission: Adults: USD. 6.00; Children up to 12 years: USD. 3.00. Museum Kura Hulanda (Tel: 434-7765) In a captivating way, this museum impressively exhibits the Trans-Atlantic Slavery in its totality, from slave capture in Africa through the Middle Passage and relocation to the New World. The impressive African collection pieces bring the African past nearer to us. The Curacao Sea Aquarium (tel: 461-6666) This is one of Curacao;s most popular attractions on the island that offers a total package: Entertainment, education, adventure and relaxation. Dozens of large aquaria showcase hundreds of species of fish and other sea creatures drawn directly from Curacao;s waters. There is a touch tank, a shark pond and a sea lion channel, plus an underwater observatory where you can watch shark and fish feedings. At Animal Encounters, visitors can snorkel or dive in a natural seawater pond filled with fish and eagle rays. You will also find an air- conditioned mini theater with 3-dimensional slide shows and video presentations, a Marine Awareness Center with educational snorkel programs for children, a museum with fascinating exhibits, including sharks; jaws and extensive shell collection, a photo shop, a souvenir shop, a snack bar and restaurants. Opening hours: Monday - Sunday; 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Admission: Adults: USD. 15.00; Children from 5 years up to 12 years: USD. 7.50. Dolphin Acadamy (tel: 461-6666) Don;t miss the newest attraction;the Dolphins; and all their history, legend and myths. Dolphin academy gives you the opportunity to get closer to these magnificent animals through their different informative programs: dolphin dive, dolphin encounter, dolphin snorkel or by simply enjoying their dolphin show. Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission: Adults: USD. 7.50; Children up to 12 years: USD. 4.50. The Ostrish Farm (Tel: 747-2777) Is one of the biggest breeding farms outside Africa and unique to the Caribbean. The farm offers you guided tours every whole hour, to show you the complete development of these fascinating birds from egg to mature bird. Here you will also find a typical restaurant, where you can dine in real African style and an art and souvenirs shop, where you can buy all kinds of sculptures, wooden-carvings and exotic leather products. Opening hours: Monday - Sunday; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission: Adults: USD. 6.50; Children from 4 years up to 11 years: USD. 5.00. Hato Caves (Tel: 868-0379) These are some of the few underground caverns that are open to the general public. Here you see the geological formations that have developed over centuries, including active stalactites and stalagmites in interesting formations, an underground waterfall and even colonies of bats. A recently discovered route has been added to the tour, with excellent samples of prehistoric Indian paintings carved into the limestone bluffs. Guided tours by professional local guides are offered on the hour. Curacao Liqueur Distillery (tel: 461-3526): Just outside the heart of the bustling Salinja Shopping District, you will find the former plantation house;Chobolobo;. This picturesque historic mansion houses the Senior Co. distillery, which has been producing the authentic Curacao Liqueur for over a century. A visit to the island is incomplete if you haven;t stopped by to savor the internationally renewed beverage and its fascinating history. Discover the secret of Curacao;s Golden Oranges! Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon; 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission:...

Famous for local specialties and its wide variety of international dishes. On special evenings you can enjoy a casual and delicious barbeque or buffet on the pool terrace in a unique and very cozy atmosphere. At our pool bar you can enjoy of our wide variety of special cocktails and of our daily happy hour from 5.00 pm till 7.00 pm with reduced prices especially for your enjoyment, relaxation and entertainment. A tropical sun terrace sun terrace surrounds our fresh water swimming pool where you can relax and get tanned by the tropical sun. The swimming pool is open from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm. Pool towels, sun shade umbrella;s and lounge chairs are available free of charge. If you are in a mood for Tennis, you can always enjoy a relax match on our lighted hard top tennis court. Rackets and tennis balls are available at no charge. Use of the Tennis court is subject to availability. At Trupial Inn Casino we can accommodate your meeting needs. We offer full banquet services and we feature a meeting room of 1,055-ft2/ 98 M2 to accommodate a maximum of 80 persons (depending on the required set-up) and all audiovisual equipments to make of your conference, meeting, seminar, exhibition or any other type of event a success. Our pool terrace is the ideal place for special banquets such as receptions and private parties. Discover the underwater world of Curacao, at Aquarius Dive Center. Courses ranging from Discover scuba diver up to instructor are possible, given by our professional dive instructors. We offer a variety of courses such as IDD, PADI and NAU courses. Besides guided shore dives, we offer you a weekly boat dive schedule: for the morning, a two tanks dive and in the afternoon a one-tank boat dive/ snorkeling trip. Also for renting diving equipments this is the place to be. The Hill Ross Casino is the coziest casino on the island with free drinks on the house while playing. On Saturday nights play while you enjoy the life music with complimentary snacks. The Casino operates 7 days a week from 10.00 am to 4.00 am with more than 100 slot machines and as of 6.00 pm to 4.00 am the 8 game tables of black jack, Poker Roulette are open for your entertainment.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Baby chairs and cots are provided
 Luggage storage
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Rent-a-car service
 Central situation
 Playground for children
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Currency exchange service
 Lift
 Disabled guests are welcome
 Facsimile services
 Games room
 Hairdryer
 Access to internet
 Kitchen
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Fully stocked mini bar
 Mixed dorms
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Restaurant
 Safe deposit box
 Sauna
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Tennis court
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set