Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Curacao, Curacao

February 20, 2022 Joeann Galban

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.
Restaurants in Curacao

1. Dolphin Academy Curacao

Excellent
67%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,658 reviews

Dolphin Academy Curacao

Dolphin Academy offers fun and educational intimate experiences with Coastal Bottlenose Dolphins in a natural saltwater lagoon and the open sea. Different experiences and courses are available for all ages.

2. Queen Juliana Bridge

Kon Emmabrug, Willemstad Curacao
Excellent
44%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,103 reviews

Queen Juliana Bridge

The highest bridge in the Caribbean.

Reviewed By TimDore - Marana, United States

Beautiful views of the oil refineries and ship cranes on one side and the open ocean and cruise ships on the other. The bridge is very tall in the center over the St. Anna Bay to allow large ships to pass under. We crossed it twice on an Atlantis bus Tour so was able to enjoy the view. The bridge connects Otrabanda to Punda allowing four lanes of traffic to cross. Highly recommend crossing for the views.

3. Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge

Willemstad Curacao http://www.curacao.com
Excellent
60%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6,724 reviews

Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge

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 tsobis - King of Prussia, United States

Queen Emma bridge, popularly known as the “Swinging Old Lady”, is a pedestrian pontoon bridge on the St. Anna bay that opens laterally for passage of ships and boats. It connects the two halves of the capital city Willemstad, Punda and Otrobanda. It’s a major thoroughfare for local pedestrians and tourists alike and has breathtaking instagrammable views from any angle on the bridge. Oops! Stuck on the bridge while it opens? Just enjoy the views and wave at the people on the ship. It’ll close up shortly. If you happen to want to cross while its open, don’t worry there are water taxi’s that will get you across the bay for FREE! Wanna stunt on the gram with minimal photo bombers? Go at sunrise, preferably on a Sunday; the views against the sunrise is phenomenal. The early rise is well worth it - the bridge has amazing backdrops from every angle! You can thank me later!

4. Klein (Little) Curacao

Curacao +599 9 560 1530 http://www.klein-curacao.nl
Excellent
72%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,342 reviews

Klein (Little) Curacao

The beach here is excellent, with fine, white powder sand and clear water.

Reviewed By ashleyinthesky - Los Angeles, United States

Went to Klein Curacao on day trip with Irie Tours (Bounty Adventures). Took about 1.5 hours to reach the island by catamaran. Island features beautiful beaches with white sand, an abandoned lighthouse, and two ship wrecks (well, one ship and one small boat) on the East side of the island. Light house was ~15 minute walk from the beach and shipwrecks were additional ~15. Walk over early in the day as it gets hotter in the afternoons. Island has no permanent human residents but the biggest hermit crab population we have ever encountered. We spent some time snorkeling near the beach. Saw a sea turtle, many fish, and the head of a dead barracuda (sea turtle and fish were helping themselves). No services available on island (seriously, none), so make sure to come with a day tour or bring everything you need for the day.

5. Handelskade

Willemstad Curacao
Excellent
53%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 894 reviews

Handelskade

Harborfront street lined with brightly painted 18th century buildings that today, house boutiques, art galleries and sidewalk cafes.

Reviewed By powerjag - Bogota, Colombia

Beautiful buildings and great atmosphere. We enjoyed having drinks/snacks at both Handelskade and Otrobanda (where some places provide great views of Handelskade).

6. Punda

Willemstad Curacao 59994618244 http://curacaomaritime.com
Excellent
46%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,407 reviews

Punda

Fall in love with the historic neighborhood Punda. Streets that are full of life and colors; fantastic murals and colorful building all over the town. Punda is the location of the world famous Handelskade: the waterfront collection of multi-colored buildings that has become Curaçao’s most characteristic image. But there is so much more to discover!

Reviewed By ReginaL872 - Corpus Christi, United States

Punda offers the old & new markets shopping,dining and easy access to the rest of the island. I highly recommend the Punda Apartments. Do shop the local markets and eat the fresh and homemade food at the old market. Walking the neighborhood you will find great little places to shop and people to talk to.

7. Cas Abao Beach

Curacao 599 9 463 6367 [email protected] http://www.casabaobeach.com/
Excellent
60%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,495 reviews

Cas Abao Beach

Reviewed By gregc715

This is in top 10 beaches in Curacao. Nice amenities, lots of parking, lots of chairs and shade, shade both many trees as well as huts, bathrooms, shower, a restaurant, drinks and a dive shop. There are some kayaks to rent. Snorkeling is ok as in all of Curacao abundance fish life, but the actual coral and soft reefs are dead above 30’ and you can’t see coral past 20’ snorkeling. So go diving! There is a $6 entrance fee, but chairs are only $3 each

8. Playa Lagun

Curacao
Excellent
50%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 905 reviews

Playa Lagun

Reviewed By 839yannick - Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Canada

It's a small beach, clean and yes you have to pay to get the chairs (3$ US per day) It's the perfect location to dive/snorkle, there's a lot to see, bunch of nice fishes and corals.

9. Playa PortoMari

Curacao 59998647558 http://www.playaportomari.com
Excellent
65%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,623 reviews

Playa PortoMari

Reviewed By F7992UHcarmer - Barcelona, Spain

Ok, this might not be the prettiest beach on the island, but is definitely the best! The beach is clean, has all the services, the managers are very friendly, their restaurant offers surprisingly good food (not cheap though) AND they have "native" inhabitants... a couple of very friendly wild pigs, Willy & Woody, who have just became parents to at least 5 cute little piggies.

10. Shete Boka National Park

Boka Tabla, Willemstad Curacao +599 9 864 0444 http://www.carmabi.org
Excellent
58%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,311 reviews

Shete Boka National Park

Reviewed By UniversalTraversal - Oakville, Canada

The Shete Boka National Park contains several viewing areas with different attractions. My two personal favourites were the cave near the entrance - you can see huge waves coming directly towards you (though they always break before they hit the platform) and the Boka Pistol, a nook in a cliff where waves collide and spray upwards. There were even a small herd of goats following me around at one point! Be sure to wear shoes with thick soles - my shoes had fairly thin soles and the path to the Pistol has a lot of thorns on the floor and... yeah, that was painful. The Christoffel National Park is only a 5 min drive away and you can do both in one day if you're quick to move. Do Christoffel in the

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