Courtesy of Pat Lanuke

Curaçao With Me

WHERE: Curaçao, Is an almost entirely flat island in the Caribbean Sea and a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is situated 37 miles (60 km) north of the coast of Venezuela. Although physiographically part of the South American continental shelf, Curaçao and neighbouring islands off the northern coast of South America are usually considered to constitute the southwestern arc of the Lesser Antilles. The capital is Willemstad. The three islands that once belonged to the Netherlands Antilles (Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire) are sometimes called ABC Islands. HOW TO GET THERE: There aren’t any direct flights to Curacao, but Air Canada flies there with a stopover in Montreal. Or travel as I did on a cruise line. HISTORY: Curaçao was settled by Arawak people from the South American mainland. It was first visited by Europeans in 1499 and was settled by the Spanish and, later, by the Dutch. As it has one of the finest natural harbours in the West Indies, they established it as a major centre of trade for the Dutch West India Company. The Spanish deported the entire indigenous population as slaves to Hispaniola in 1515. Curaçao is the home of the oldest continuously inhabited Jewish community in the Western Hemisphere, originally formed by Sephardic Jews who emigrated from Portugal in the 1500s. The island was subjected to frequent invasions from competing privateers and suffered during the wars between the English and Dutch. It has remained continuously in Dutch hands since 1816. CLIMATE: In Curaçao, the climate is tropical semi-arid, hot all year round, since the temperature fluctuates between 30 °C and 33 °C (86 °F and 91 °F) during the day. The period from May to October is the most sultry, but the trade winds blow constantly, tempering the heat. From February to August, the south-east trade winds blow, which come from South America and bring dry weather, while from October to January, is the period of the north-east trade winds, which are a little less intense and can sometimes bring rain. INTERESTING FACTS: Willemstad, Curacao’s capital city, with Its charming pastel buildings and equally colorful history earned it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage City. The “swinging old lady” (Queen Emma bridge) is the longest pontoon bridge in the world at 170 meters. REAL ESTATE: Prices for an investment property would be between US$200,000 and US$6,000,000. 30% down payment is required, Property taxes range between 0.3 and 0.6 pro mille/year. The Government allows a temporary residency permit with an investment of $500,000 (reviewed annually) The new construction that we visited had a 2 bed/2 bath apart.

Pat Lanuke c: 403.510.7041 “The greatest compliment my clients can give me is the referral of family and friends!” e: pat.lanuke@century21.ca www.patlanuke.c21.ca

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