Statia's airport is FD Roosevelt (EUX), located 1km (0.6 miles) from Oranjestad (Telephone: (599-3) 18-2887). Taxis and rental cars are available here.Top
The Sint Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research (S.E.C.A.R.) was formed as a not-for-profit research group under the St. Eustatius Historical Foundation on Statia in 2000. S.E.C.A.R. provides a permanent archaeological presence on St. Eustatius with the goal of protecting and developing the historical resources located on the island in full cooperation with local residents.Top
First Caribbean International Bank is open Mondays to Fridays from 08.30 hours -15.30 hours. The Post Office Bank, Post
Spaarbank opens Mondays to Fridays from 07.30 - 16.00 hours. The Windward Island Bank is open Mondays to Fridays from 08.30-12.00 hours and 13.30 - 15.30 hours.Top
Offices and stores are usually open from 08.00 hours
until 18.00 hours. Supermarkets are open at 07.30 hours and usually remain open until 19.00 hours.Top
With a valid foreign, or international driving licence, you are allowed to drive a car on Statia. You can choose from at least thirteen rental companies. For
information inquire at your hotel or the Tourist Information Stand at the Airport.
Brown's Car Rental
Telephone. (599-3) 182266 Fax (599-3) 182454
Rainbow Car Rental
Telephone: (599-3) 182811 Fax (599-3) 182586
Walter's Car Rental
Telephone/Fax (599-3) 182719
ARC Car Rental
Telephone: (599-3) 182595 Fax (599-3) 182594
Ricardo Car Rental
Telephone/Fax (599-3) 182527
Rivers Car Rental
Telephone (599-3) 182309 Fax (599-3) 182566
Trep Car Rental
Telephone (599-3) 182626
Schmidt Car Rental
Telephone/Fax (599-3) 182788 Top
Statians love children and make great baby sitters. Inquire at your hotel or guesthouse. Beware of sunburn. Most skin cancer in later life is the result of damage during childhood. Cream up as often as possible, especially after a swim. Activities; nature hikes, walking tour and snorkelling.Top
Generally dry and sunny. Light constant northeast trade winds bring constant cool breezes and sufficient moisture to keep the average daytime temperature down to about 27 degrees Celsius. The average night temperature drops to a comfortable 23 degrees. Rainfall occurs in showers of medium duration during the months of April, June and September.
You can get in touch with the entire world from this tiny dot in the Caribbean. Statia enjoys an up-to-date communication system. Information - Telephone: (599-3) 182320/182210.
Colourful CaribTel calling cards are for sale starting at NAF 18 or $US10. Cards can be bought at the Post Office at Fiscal Road and can be used in most public telephones on the island.
To call Statia from the U.S. or Canada, dial 011 (the international access code), then 599 (the country code for the Netherlands Antilles), and finally 318 (the area code for Statia) and the 4-digit local number. To make a call within Statia, only the 5-digit local number is necessary.
The Antillean Guilder is tied to the United States dollar at a rate of US $ 1.00 = ANG 1.80. The dollar is
widely accepted. Local banks will also exchange other foreign currency.Top
The education system is European and more specifically, Dutch. General Instruction is given in the Dutch language. English and Spanish are also taught in the schools. The range of educational facilities include primary, elementary, secondary and vocational. Scholarships, loans and grants are available for further study in the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.Top
A valid passport is the entry requirement for visitors to St. Eustatius including USA and Canadian citizens. Birth Certificates and drivers licenses are no longer accepted.
Citizens of most countries in the world do not need a visa for their entry to St. Eustatius. However visitors from the following countries are required to have a visa for stays of up to 3 months (90 days) in the Netherlands Antilles:
Carnival is the main event of the year and takes place for ten days usually starting in July until early August. It is very similar to other Caribbean carnivals with a Pyjama Jump-up in the early morning and Carnival Queen and Calypso Competition culminating in the burning of King Momo, the spirit of the carnival.
New Year, January 1, begins with fireworks at midnight. March - Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Queen's Day on April 30. Ascension Day May 1 - Labour Day October 21 - Antillean Day November 16 is Statia-America Day, commemorating the year 1776, when Statia became the first foreign nation to recognize the Union Flag and America's Independence. December 25, Christmas Day December 26, Boxing Day.
Public access to the internet is available from the Public Library in Oranjestad and at Computers & More (Telephone: 599-318-2596; e-mail: mbvi@goldenrock.net).Top
Statians have a love for different cultures and speak several languages, including English, Dutch and Spanish. Dutch is the official language used in government administration and schools. English is spoken everywhere. You can be assured, whatever language you may speak, Statians will find a way to communicate with you!Top
St. Eustatius, affectionately called Statia, is approximately 5 miles/8 km long and 2 miles/3.2 km wide, covering a total of 11.8 square miles or approximately 30.6 square kilometres. The island has a population of 3183 as of September 2006 and is located in the north eastern Caribbean. It is 150 miles / 240 km east of Puerto Rico (latitude 17.00, longitude 63.04), 90 miles / 144 km east of St. Croix, 38 miles / 60.8 km south of St. Maarten and 17 miles / 27.2 km southeast of Saba.
Statia is only a few hours by air from major USA cities and a mere 15 minutes flying time from St. Maarten.
Together with sister islands Saba and St. Maarten, Statia forms the Windward Islands of the Dutch Caribbean.Top
The island has an excellent standard of health care at the Queen Beatrix Hospital with two doctors on 24-hour call. Telephone: (599-3) 182371/182211.Top
Statia's population is 3183 as per September 2006 and is made up mainly from people of black African descent with a pleasant nature and a zeal for work.Top
The first inhabitants of Statia were the Saladoids, who arrived in great sea-going canoes from South America before the end of the 15th century. In the 1600's, slaves of African descent were brought to the island to cultivate the land, which had more than seventy plantations. At the end of the 18th century, slavery had been outlawed in the Dutch Antilles. Today, people of more than 20 nationalities live in harmony on this peaceful Dutch Caribbean Island.Top
Statia has an efficient postal service and the main post office is located on Fiscal Road. Opening hours weekdays 07.30 hours until 16.00 hours. Telephone: (599-3) 182207/182678.
Airmail to Europe takes four to six days, surface mail four to six weeks.Top
We are sorry, but we do need rain sometimes to keep everything fresh and green. If it rains, why not go to the St. Eustatius Historical Foundation Museum, watch TV, read a book, write your postcards or just use your imagination!Top
Visitors to Statia are welcome at all houses of worship. The following religions have services on the island: Seventh Day Adventist, Methodist, Roman Catholic, Jehovah Witnesses, Bahai Faith, Baptist, Anglican, Apostolic Faith, Pentecostal and World of Faith Ministry.Top
St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation
Telephone: (599-3) 182433/182107.
e-mail: info@statiatourism.com
Open Monday until Thursday from 08.00 hours until 12.00 hours and from 13.00 until 17.00.
Friday open from 08.00 hours until 12.00 hours and from 13.00 hours until 16.30 hours.
Tourist Information Booth at the airport is open daily, telephone: (599-3) 182620.
The best way to learn about our island is to walk through it. The St. Eustatius Historical Foundation Museum's well-designed walking tour is a worth-while experience. There are also 12 nature hikes of which the Quill, an extinct volcano, is exceptional.Top
For the most part, casual informal summer wear is the rule in Statia. Women may wish to take along a headscarf or hat. Casual elegant clothing is advisable for a night out in one of the island's intimate restaurants.Top
Many visitors come to enjoy the island's mild temperature and to escape the cold between mid-December and mid-April. You will, however, discover that this excellent weather prevails throughout the year.
Colourful CaribTel calling cards are for sale starting at NAF 18 or $US10. Cards can be bought at the 
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