Category: Curacao travel tips
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The l’Aldea Amazon in Curacao is awesome
Being on the beach for a couple of days already, we wanted something different. We decided to go to a very special place, the Amazon- jungle! My hubby and I booked a tour and a dinner at l’Aldea. This place is a unique copy of the Amazon rainforest and its made on 4000 square…
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Things to do in downtown Willemstad
Who thinks about downtown Curaçao, thinks about the bright colored houses at waterfront. Of course, it’s beautiful and you need some pictures of it for sure. But there’s so much more to do. 6x What to do in Willemstad: Visit the floating fruit market. Even if you don’t need any fruit. It’s nice…
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Meet the new ‘Klein Curacao express’
No time to get seasick It is now possible to travel to Klein Curacao in a new, fast and luxury boat. The boat arrives within 45 minutes for 65 dollars per person. Other boats will take over one hour and 45 minutes to get there! You will see spots like the coastal area at Fuik, Duivelsklip and Oostpunt.…
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Curacao Carnival
During the Curacao carnival days there are parties to dance and drink at, and there are parades. The preparation of carnival starts at November 11th, the eleventh of the eleventh. On this day ‘The Council of Eleven’ chooses the Prince Carnival of that year. The time of the celebration of Curacao carnival depends on…
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The Colorful Side of Curacao
Colorful Curacao! Curacao is all about color, above and below the water. Of all the islands in the Caribbean, Curacao is one of the most stylish, and certainly, one of the most colorful. Dutch Architecture The now colorful gabled buildings that line the Willemstad, Curacao harbor were once all white. In 1817, the local governor…
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B Diving & Watersports – More Than Just A Day At The Beach
B Diving & Watersports Brings You More Located on the far end at the idyllic Cas Abao Beach on Curacao you’ll find B Diving & Watersports. Cas Abao Beach is not only one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, it is also a great place to learn how to dive. The Dive Shop is located…
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Buggy Adventures on Curacao
The Best Off Road Tour Curacao After a 5 minute pre-tour instruction for safety and operational details you are ready to go! With the North East Coast excursion from Curacao Buggy Adventures, you’ll drive your own automatic buggy caravan-style on the road following the tour guide from the Sout East Coast to the North East Cost…
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Pietermaai District – ‘The Latin Quarter of Curacao’
The Pietermaai District: One of the most coziest areas of Willemstad Pietermaai District, is one of the areas of Willemstad, that has undertaken a huge make-over after a long period of neglect and abandonment. Pietermaai District is located in the lively center of Willemstad, never more than a few steps away from the ocean. Pietermaai is…
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Aquafari Curacao – Fun & Adventurous Underwater Journey
Looking for a fun and unique experience on Curacao? Glide effortlessly under the sea in your personal self-propelled, submersible scooter with Aquafari Curacao. Explore the underwater world in Curacao in one of the world’s most unique attraction. What To Expect? Observe a variety of beautiful fishes and watch them as they swiftly move among the…
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The Curacao Brewing Company & Pub
Craft Brewery and Beer Pub Curacao Located in the historic plantation house Granbeeuw, also know as Landhuis Granbeeuw, you’ll find the Curacao Brewing Company. A true gastropub brewing high-quality beer. Here, you can get an IPA along with other great beer. The Goats Are Welcoming You! All local handcrafted unfiltered ales and only available on…
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Playa Lagun – Turtle Beach Curacao
Crystal Clear Waters and Beautiful Coral Reef Situated nearby a small old fishing village Playa Lagun offers you a magnificent and beautiful sight with the steel rocky cliffs and white sand beach. To escape from the sweltering island sun, you can take refuge beneath concrete huts for shelter. The waters are excellent for swimming and…
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Shete Boka National Park – “Seven Inlets”
Shete Boka National Park: An Impressive Experience Shete Boka means “seven inlets” in Papiamento. With scenic inlets the rugged coastline is dramatic and wild. The incessantly crashing waves have sculptured the coral rock into fascinating natural works art. Boka Tabla The most well-known and favorite inlet for visitors is Boka Tabla, where you can descend…
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Christoffel Park – Largest National Park of Curacao
A must see for everyone! Calling all nature lovers! There’s no better place for an island hike than Christoffel Park. A trip to Curacao is not complete without a visit to the park. Established in 1928, the park lies 40km west of Willemstad and stretches out over an area of 2300ha, providing a safe environment…
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Top 10 Winter Fails – Wishing You Where On Curacao
For the most sunshine, Curaçao is the best choice during the winter months. This island has the highest average temperature, but also the greatest chance of precipitation around this time of year. Many visitors from northern regions escape to Curaçao for a winter holiday in the sun. With these winter fails you’ll definitely want to skip the…
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Carnival – The Mother of all Curacao festivals
Curacao Carnival – The mother of all Curacao festivals. Curacao has multiple events and activities during the year. Throughout January and February Curacao brings two months of beautiful parades on this wonderful island, also known as Carnival, the biggest Curacaoan festival of the year. With almost 2 months of partying Curacao definitely has a long…
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Fuik Day is Curaçao’s yearly recurring boat party
On the first Sunday of the year, The Biggest ‘unorganized’ Boat Party – Fuik Day – of the Caribbean is held in Fuik Bay. On this day, people tend to bring pretty much anything that floats, from huge yachts to inflatable dinosaurs. This year the event is on January 3rd, 2016. This one-day-event started with just…
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To See: The Best 360 view in Curacao
Situated on a 68-meter high hill next to the St. Anna Bay in the city of Willemstad, on the Caribbean island of Curacao, you’ll find Fort Nassau. The fort was built in 1797 on the Sablica Hill by the Military Committee of the Curacao Council to protect the town Willemstad and war- and merchant ships moored…
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Did You Already Know This About Curacao?
Curacao is the largest of the six islands comprising the Netherlands Antilles. The island of Curacao has a land area of 448 square kilometers. With an estimated population of 150.000, it’s located in the Caribbean Sea within view of the Venezuelan coast, between the islands Aruba and Bonaire. Curacao has a multi-cultural population, has Dutch,…
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Netto Bar’s World Famous Ròm Bèrdè!
The Netto Bar, which dates back to 1954, is one of the oldest bars of Curacao and the home of the famous Ròm Bèrdè, Green Rum in Papiamento. It’s a staple libation among the men in Curacao, 100% homegrown and only founded on Curacao. Founder of Netto Bar, Ernesto “Netto”, started producing the original and authentic…
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The Handelskade: A Historic Waterfront
Handelskade is the most breathtaking part of Punda. This historic waterfront strip is a vibrant reminder of Curaçao’s Dutch heritage, as well as a favorite photo-op for professional photographers and visitors alike. The collection of houses line the waters of St. Anna Bay and the 18t century buildings are reminiscent of the Amsterdam canals with…
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To See: The Impressive Hato Caves
The Hato Caves being more than 200.000 years old are born out of the sea into a historic monument. The caves are very popular and comprise the largest such underground formations on the island, and consist of several rooms and chambers. The Amerindian Arawaks used them for shelter and left behind cave drawings, or petroglyphs, estimated at…
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Take your own created Chichi home!
Chichi® The word Chichi means ‘big sister’ in Papiamentu, the eldest daughter of the family, who binds the family in a caring and loving way together. Chichi is a Caribbean sensual well-rounded figure. She represents the responsible, dynamic and vibrant older sister. Each doll is handmade and handpainted colorfully by local craftsmen at Serena’s Art…
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Bucket List Idea: Flyboarding
What is Flyboarding? Looking at the board, you would think it is something straight out of a science fiction film. Flyboarding is an amazing way to surf the sky like a super hero. A Flyboard enables to use water pressure to ‘fly’ above the sea. The rider stands on a board, much like a small…
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Go Pro: Become a PADI Professional on Curacao
Located in the Piscadera Bay, on the premises of Marine Research Station Carmabi and offer all the facilities for becoming a PADI professional in the world of diving. As partner of THE DIVESHOP, GOPRO-Curacao has a privilege to use their PADI 5* IDC dive center facilities. Dvining on Curacao is unique for many reasons; it…
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The Plasa Bieu Local Food Experience
Plasa Bieu is situated in the heart of Punda, in Willemstad. The place to find krioyo soul cooking; a wide range of local dishes. The six different operators located in Plasa Bieu are: Yvonne di Plasa, Chichi di Plasa, Grasia di Dios, Fung’s Kitchen, Kushina di Rignald and Zus di Plasa. Punda’s Cafetaria, also known as…
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Curaçao Diving Paradise
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver or snorkeler. Diving in Curacao is unique for many reasons; it is set apart from other Caribbean destinations by its diversity and its density of sea life, its many underwater landscapes, and its reef proximity to shore. Curacao snorkeling and diving encompass 40 diferent dive areas, which…
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Romantic Sunset Sail with Bounty
If you want to experience one of the most beautiful things Curacao has to offer, then you need to see a sunset while sailing along the coast. Watch the sun go down aboard Bounty Adventures luxurious and spacious catamaran. This memorable cruise includes tasty fingerfood and open bar. You depart from Restaurant Pirates Nest’s Pier…