What to do and see in Curacao, Curacao: The Best Things to do Good for Couples

April 25, 2022 Myesha Cogley

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%
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Satisfactory
8%
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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 Emma Pontoon Bridge

Willemstad Curacao http://www.curacao.com
Excellent
60%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
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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!

3. Klein (Little) Curacao

Curacao +599 9 560 1530 http://www.klein-curacao.nl
Excellent
72%
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Satisfactory
7%
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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.

4. Handelskade

Willemstad Curacao
Excellent
53%
Good
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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).

5. Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue

Willemstad Curacao +599 9 461 1067 [email protected] http://www.snoa.com/
Excellent
63%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 629 reviews

Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue

The Western Hemisphere's oldest synagogue in continuous use was founded in 1651 by 12 families from Amsterdam.

Reviewed By W5824MKmichaels

Oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere, it is Sephardic and has sand covered floors. Attached museum is well worth the $10pp, we spent 2 hours there, definitely the best museum in Curacao that we visited. The congregation welcomes visitors for Shabbat services on Friday and Saturday.

6. Punda

Willemstad Curacao 59994618244 http://curacaomaritime.com
Excellent
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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. Mushroom Forest

17433 NE 139th Pl Redmond Washington, 98052 Curacao
Excellent
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Mushroom Forest

Dive spot dubbed so for the large number of mountainous star coral growing vertical on an sandy plateau creating a "forest of mushrooms".

8. Kura Hulanda Museum

Klipstraat 9, Willemstad Curacao +599 9 434 7765 [email protected] http://www.kurahulanda.com/en/museumx
Excellent
49%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 1,261 reviews

Kura Hulanda Museum

Exhibits trace Curaçaoans African roots and the legacy of the slave trade in the region.

Reviewed By dutch_colleen - Boston, United States

This is a must see museum located in Willemstad There is many many artifacts from before BC Middle eastern artifacts and artifacts from the slave trade that used curaçao as a main buy and sell location The slave trade history is told through documents photos and artifacts This museum will leave you with true look at history They also have a wonderful statue garden

9. Cas Abao Beach

Curacao 599 9 463 6367 [email protected] http://www.casabaobeach.com/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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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

10. Playa Lagun

Curacao
Excellent
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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.

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