City: Willemstad
Top Things to do in Willemstad
What to do and see in Willemstad, Curacao: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
The lively capital of Curacao is a welcoming, upbeat destination with two distinct historic districts divided by the lovely St. Anna Bay. Punda, site of neat, narrow streets, is crammed with shops and museums. Otrobanda, or "The Other Side," is a maze of twisting residential streets, contrasting with the organized grid across the bay. Willemstad's colorful colonial architecture has won it UNESCO Heritage site designations. Diving and swimming with dolphins are popular activities in the bay.
Restaurants in Willemstad
1. Curacao Dreams Travel
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5.0 based on 500 reviews
We are Patrick & Severine from Curacao Dreams Travel & Tours! We offer every kind of excursions & transfer. Our idea is that the guest fulfills every wish and that without time pressure. Time does not matter to us.
2. Breeze Boat Trips
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5.0 based on 615 reviews
We offer full day and half day trips, great for the whole family. Trips to Klein Curacao, sunset trips, sundays at the Fuik Bay, trips to beaches on the West Side of the island, private charters, diving and snorkeling trips. We also have Jet Ski , Off Road Buggy excursions and jeep safaris.
3. Around Curacao Tours
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5.0 based on 279 reviews
We will be visiting amazing spots around the island. Visiting not only the city but also on off-road routes so you get to see amazing treasures of Curacao. All tours are custom made depending on the preference of each group. From island tour, beach hopping to nature tours or even visiting caves and lots more. A combination of these is also possible. So just let us know your lifestyle and ill create a tailored tour to your specific preferences.
4. Children's Museum Curacao
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Imagine a place where your children are encouraged to touch, manipulate and investigate everything they see. Children's Museum Curacao is such a place! Explore the 11 indoor and outdoor interactive exhibit zones that are ideal for children from ages 1 to 10 and their families. Build structures, create artworks, enjoy water activities or discover the woods behind the museum. There is sure to be something for every family member, including parents who will definitely find their inner child during the visit. Children's Museum Curaçao is centrally located on the island at Rooi Catootje 1 near Zuikertuintje Mall. Throughout the year the museum offers special programs and events.
5. Queen Juliana Bridge
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4.5 based on 1,103 reviews
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.
6. Dolphin Academy Curacao
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4.5 based on 2,658 reviews
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.
7. Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge
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4.5 based on 6,724 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 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!
8. Handelskade
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4.5 based on 894 reviews
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).
9. Punda
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4.5 based on 3,407 reviews
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.
10. Shete Boka National Park
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4.5 based on 2,311 reviews
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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