Curacao Destination Specialist

Curacao is an “ABC” island off the coast of Venezuela, in the Southern Caribbean. Along with the other ABC islands, Curacao is located outside the hurricane belt, making travel easy to schedule. A constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Curacao is known as the “Dutch Caribbean”. This 40-mile-long island boasts 38 picturesque beaches, each one different from the next. Local and tourists alike enjoy swimming, diving, and water sports (such as scuba and snorkel with sea turtles) in the remarkably clear blue waters. In the capital city, Willemstad, visitors enjoy shopping for souvenirs, paintings, jewelry, and many other handcrafts made by locals. A day in Willemstad isn’t complete without a walk across the Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge, a floating pontoon bridge that connects the waterfronts of Willemstad's historic neighborhoods Punda and Otrobanda. Both neighborhoods possess vibrant, colorful buildings and Dutch architecture. Located in Otrobana is Rif Fort, a mall encompassing retail stores, restaurants, and bars. Just after crossing the bridge from Ostrobana to Punda, you will find the Punda Love Hearts. These heart sculptures are known as” Lock your Heart” as they are designed for lovers to clip a padlock to it to seal their loving bond. Exploring Punda you may visit Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas. Continue to embrace the island’s culture and history by visiting interesting and educational museums such as Kura Hulanda, an anthropological museum specializing in the Atlantic slave trade and The Curacao Museum, a museum with collections of objects dating from the 18th to 21st century. Strolling the streets of Willemstad, you will find famous murals, street art, and art galleries. Curacao’s local art galleries display traditional, modern, and contemporary pieces. Traveling to the less populated North end of the island, is Christoffel Park. At this national park of Curacao, visitors admire the beautiful nature and many enjoy climbing Christoffelberg, an 892-foot mountain with scenic 360º views of the island, forest, & ocean. Near Christoffel Park is another national park, Shete Boka. Shete Boka’s rocky wave-exposed park has pocket bays where 3 species of sea turtles are known to lay eggs. The waves crashing on the limestone cliffs and the beautiful pocket bays make this a must-see site. Once the sun goes down, Curacao’s bar scene cranks it up. Enjoy local live music at a laid-back bar, or dance the night away at a trendy club with a spinning DJ.  Discover this hidden gem, and get the best out of your trip to Curacao with an itinerary tailored to each traveler.