Tourism in Curaçao

Explore notable sights and destinations in this country

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Tourist attractions

Willemstad Historic District

Region: Willemstad

Cultural Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage Dutch colonial townscape.

Queen Emma Bridge

Region: Willemstad

Modern Architecture

World-rare horizontally rotating wooden movable bridge. Illuminated at night.

Christoffel National Park

Region: Northwest island

Nature

Nature reserve including highest peak Mount Christoffel (372m), popular for hiking.

Shete Boka National Park

Region: North coast

Nature

Dramatic coastline with wave-carved caves and blow holes.

Hato Caves

Region: North of airport

Nature

Limestone cave with stalactites and ancient wall paintings.

Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue

Region: Willemstad

Cultural Heritage

Built in 1732, Western Hemisphere's oldest synagogue featuring sand floor.

Curaçao Sea Aquarium

Region: Bapor Kibra

Modern Facility

Open-water aquarium with dolphin experiences available.

Klein Curaçao

Region: About 25km southeast of island

Nature

Popular day trip destination with uninhabited island's white sand beach and lighthouse.

Grote Knip (Playa Kenepa Grandi)

Region: West coast

Nature

Famous for crystal-clear turquoise blue perfect for social media.

Landhuis Chobolobo Distillery

Region: Willemstad suburbs

Culture/Industry

Blue Curaçao tasting and manufacturing process tour available.

Pietermaai District

Region: Willemstad

Culture/Nightlife

Concentration of restaurants and bars in renovated historic buildings.

Blue Room Cave

Region: Santa Cruz Bay

Nature

Blue cave entered by snorkeling. Afternoon light most vivid.

Suggested itineraries

3-Day Willemstad & Beach Highlights

Duration (days): 3

Highlights: World Heritage city walk, Grote Knip, Hato Caves, Queen Emma Bridge night view

For short-trip travelers. Efficiently combines historic district sightseeing with representative beaches.

7-Day Active Nature Tour

Duration (days): 7

Highlights: Mount Christoffel summit, Shete Boka exploration, Klein Curaçao boat trip, 3 dives

Week-long experience of northwest national parks and offshore uninhabited island for nature lovers and divers.

Travel tips

  • Dry season (January-September) has less rain and high sea clarity.
  • Tap water considered safe but bottled water carry is common.
  • Voltage is 127/220V, 50Hz; plugs are mixed types A, B, and F.
  • US dollars widely accepted but convenient to have ANG for small amounts.
  • Public buses run at 90-minute intervals; rental car more flexible.
  • Strong sunlight requires high SPF sunscreen and hat.
  • Located at southern edge of hurricane belt; direct hits rare even in September-October but watch for squalls.
  • Use reef-safe sunscreen at beaches to avoid stepping on coral.
  • Motion sickness preparation reassuring for uninhabited island tours.
  • Local food truck 'Truki Pan' offers local gourmet until late night.
  • Airport departure tax often included in airfare but confirm.

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