Top Things to do in Curacao
10 Things to Do in Curacao That You Shouldn't Miss
Serious divers have long flocked to Curacao. Whether you’re looking for a challenging wall dive or a shallow snorkeling spot, you’ll find it here. Beaches, of course, are another big draw. With sugar-fine sand and calm waters, they’re perfect for kids. And make sure to explore Willemstad, Curacao’s capital city. Its charming pastel buildings and equally colorful history earned it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage City.
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1. Kenepa BeachCuracao Tourist Board5 Instagram Worthy Sites in Curaçao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Inlet on the less-developed western side of the island.
Reviewed By patty r
Great park, secluded, rented the nicer chairs for $10 the others were $5. Water was beautiful. Laid back atmosphere. Food and drink were limited, we wished we would have brought a cooler, definitely would go back though.
2. Klein (Little) Curacao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
The beach here is excellent, with fine, white powder sand and clear water.
Reviewed By Colo_Spgs_Bob - The Hague, The Netherlands
One caution - WHERE PLENTY OF SUN SCREEN. Virtually everyone who goes there ends up with some sun burn. Boat there and back is nice. The beach area is particular good for spotting sea turtles. Very good area for snorkeling.Loved It, probably the best thing we did during our week on the island.
3. Playa Porto Marie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By SueWnow - Toronto, Canada
Great beach with great sand!!
There were 2 pigs (yup, pigs) roaming the beach just walking through the chairs and in the water. Quite funny!
There is an entrance fee (can't remember how much) and chair rentals $3.50 USD per chair
The drive in from the main road is pretty bumpy - if there is an entrance fee, can't the $$$ be used to fix some of the bumps??
If you get there early enough, there is lots of shade along the back of the beach or you may be lucky enough to get an umbrella.
Restaurant and washrooms were good. It's OK to bring your own cooler to this beach.
Relax and enjoy!
4. Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Swings wide many times daily to allow access to one of the busiest ports in the world. It also separates the two halves of the city.
Reviewed By OneAddictedTraveler - Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Built in 1888, this bridge crosses the opening to the primary harbor and lets pedestrians cross from Untrabanda to Punda. It swings open like a door to allow ships to enter the harbor.
Beware, if you don't exit the bridge promptly at the warning horn you will have a ride but will be trapped until it opens again - it could be an hour or more.
If the bridge is open for an extended period, a free ferry is available as a substitute.
5. Dolphin Academy Curacao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Dolphin Academy offers fun and educational intimate experiences, like a Dolphin Encounter, a Dolphin Swim, a Dolphin Snorkel with Coastal Bottlenose Dolphins in a natural saltwater lagoon and the open sea. Different programs and courses available for all ages.
Reviewed By sapringle322 - Ann Arbor, Michigan
We went as part of an award program and thought it would be cheesy but far from it. The staff is professional and knowledgeable and the dolphins sweet and fun. Actually being in the water with them and interacting was a cool experience. We were able to shake their fins, wave together and get a kiss. The did swim with you and were good sports with us humans. Great activity for groups or families.
6. Shete Boka National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By kloos5 - Fleming Island, Florida
I recommend this stop because one can take excellent pictures of the water rushing into the cave!!! I still hear other people commenting how awesome these photos are. A tip, go inside the cave and wait until the water hits he rocks just outside the cave. You will get wet but it's oh so worth it!!!
7. Handelskade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 728 reviews
Harborfront street lined with brightly painted 18th century buildings that today, house boutiques, art galleries and sidewalk cafes.
Reviewed By Halkidis - Naantali, Finland
These colourful, restored buildings in Handelskade area are in almost every postcard in Curacao. Our Cruise Ship went past these and Queen Emma Bridge(that swings open), so we had some great photos up from our balcony. If you are docking in more popular Mega Pier, then have a little walk here. Lot to see and do in one mile radius, so worth of visit
8. Cas Abao Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By ItchyfeetDorset - Poole, United Kingdom
After managing to round up two other couples from the cruise ship to share a taxi to Cas Abao, everyone was pleased with our first impression. We paid $2 each entry. We had a quieter beach, soft sand, beach bar which served food, free toilets which were constantly maintained, though $1 for a shower. For hire were sun beds with huge parasols. There were a number of picnic benches (without parasols). There was a dive centre. We sat nearer to the rocks, especially for snorkelling and found it easy to enter the sea, though I didn’t see as many fish as expected, no doubt better far earlier or later in the day. I would return to this fabulous beach,
9. Playa Piscado/Playa Grandi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By BarbaraF841 - Larsen,WI
Playa Grandi was just down the road from our resort, so we were frequent visitors. We snorkeled near shore several days after the fishermen returned and cleaned their catch, throwing the scraps to the resident sea turtles. It is amazing to be floating on the surface and have one of the larger turtles, nearly 3 feet across his body swim right under you! We swam about 5-8 minutes out to the reef, which is in 25-30 feet of crystal clear water. We were rewarded with a punch ticket of just about all of the species of Caribbean reef fish and sponges on our plastic identification card. My husband was also able to negotiate with the crew of the fishing boat Eagle Eyes to take him out with them on their daily voyage. They were out from 5AM-3PM, They hand line catch the fish, also send some of the crew free diving for spear fishing and lobster in season. My husband had brought his own tackle and caught a red snapper and triggerfish, which they cleaned for us to have for our suppers 2 nights. Not a bad $100, spent. It was not for the squeamish, no soft seats, really any seats, other than the gunnels, but hardy fishermen put up with anything for the catch.
10. Playa Kenepa Chiki
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 452 reviews
Reviewed By AKAshon - Oakville, Canada
We came here on a Monday afternoon on Christmas Day after visiting the nearby Kenepa Grandi. It was smaller and less crowded than Kenepa Grandi. It was not as beautiful also. It’s important to note that there isn’t any facilities for changing or any washrooms on this beach. I prefer Kenepa Grandi more though.
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