Curaçao
This 1800-hectare preserve is formed from three old plantations, including the Savonet Plantation, which is now the excellent Savonet Museum; combination…
Must-see attractions in Curaçao
Willemstad
Located in a 19th-century merchant's house and slave quarters, this excellent museum documents the brutal history of slavery in the New World, including…
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Curaçao
Curaçao's most majestic natural wonder is a hidden cave on its western shore, accessible only via the ocean. The prime attraction of the cave is its…
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Willemstad
As visitors wander the leafy grounds of this 1735 plantation home they encounter a range of things. An old car covered in mosaic tiles depicting sea…
Curaçao
This West End beach is a stunner. In fact, you've probably seen it on the cover of a Curaçao tourist brochure: a perfect crescent of brilliant white sand,…
Willemstad
Spanning Sint Annabaai, this local landmark is sometimes called Our Swinging Old Lady. It's a pontoon bridge that swings open to make way for oceangoing…
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Curaçao
Remember the one book/song/food/friend you would bring if you were going to be stuck on a desert island? That'll come in handy when you take a trip to…
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Curaçao
Shete Boka means 'seven inlets' – the park is named for a series of picturesque coves carved out of the limestone along this 10km stretch of coastline…
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Curaçao
Set in the old landhuis (plantation house), this fascinating museum recounts the history of Curaçao through the story of the Savonet Plantation. Visitors…
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Curaçao
Near the airport, this is an impressive network of caves with the standard collection of faces and figures (pirates, horses and, of course, the Virgin…
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Curaçao
Though the island is lacking in lawns, you may spot the occasional Caribbean flamingo. On rainy days the majestic pink birds congregate in the Saliña Sint…
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Curaçao
Once among the island's most prosperous plantations, Kenepa was the site of a devastating, month-long slave rebellion in 1795, led by a man named Tula…
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Curaçao
The island's westernmost beach, Playa Kalki is a small, secluded strand tucked into a cove near Curaçao's far tip. It's not exactly a destination beach:…
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Curaçao
This mid-coast beach (sometimes spelled Cas Abou) is an island favorite for its soft white sand, crystal-clear waters and surrounding scenery. It's a…
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Curaçao
The beach at Jan Thiel was literally carved out of the coast – by humans. The whole thing is artificial, which explains why the swimming area is actually…
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Willemstad
Dating from the 17th century, this much-modified fort is now home to government offices. Inside the large courtyard (enter through the gate on the western…
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Curaçao
This attraction doesn't exactly live up to the hype. Yes, there are plenty of marine animals here, including sea lions, sharks, sea turtles and stingrays,…
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Jewish Cultural-Historical Museum
Willemstad
The 1651 Mikvé Israel Emanuel Synagogue has the oldest continuously operating Jewish congregation in the western hemisphere. Its small but fascinating…
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Willemstad
After a failed revolt in Venezuela in 1812, Simón Bolívar fled to Curaçao with his two sisters, who were accommodated in this oddly shaped beach house…
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Willemstad
Engaging displays trace the island’s history, including exhibits on the Dutch West India Co, the growth of Willemstad, the slave trade and more. A…
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Willemstad
Small but worthwhile, this museum touches on art, history and society in its eclectic collections. In an unlikely residential location 1.6km west of…
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Curaçao
Dating to 1675, this landhuis (plantation house) is one of the oldest country houses on the island. Throughout the 18th century the Santa Martha…
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Willemstad
Housed in the 17th-century Landhuis Habaai plantation house, this cooperative gallery has the city's largest collection of works by Caribbean artists. The…
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Willemstad
Did you ever wonder why blue curaçao is blue? Find out at Landhuis Chobolobo, where the liqueur is produced (in five colors, actually) from the peel of…
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Curaçao
By day this ribbon of white sand is a family-friendly beach with a full range of activities. By night it transforms into a beach club and disco branded …
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Willemstad
At the Curaçao Maritime Museum, this exhibit includes a working model of the oil refinery that has been a centerpiece of the island's economy throughout…
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Willemstad
A colorful place to see piles of papayas, melons, plantains, grapes, oranges, apples, tomatoes and much more. The vendors sail 70km from Venezuela to set…
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Willemstad
An example of beautifully preserved art-deco architecture in the crumbling Scharloo district.
