Curacao is a Dutch-Caribbean island that has several amazing attractions to offer, and that is why visitors commonly come back to it. In this article, we will share some of the most important attractions on the island.
Shete Boca
If you want to go to nature in Curacao, Shete Boka is the place for you. This natural park with an area of over 200 hectares has a coastline of ten kilometers. The coastline consists of seven bays where sea turtles come to lay their eggs. There are several hiking trails that take you through the most beautiful places, such as the Curacao Natural Bridge or Boca Tabla; a cave where waves break inside the cave.
Klein Curacao
A day trip to Klein Curacao is an absolute must for all sea and beach lovers. Klein Curacao Beach is so white that your eyes will almost hurt, in a good way. The water is so clear and blue that you can see sea turtles while diving.
In the center of the island you will find a lighthouse, which you can enter into and climb upstairs. This gives you a wonderful view of Klein Curacao, the surrounding ocean and a shipwreck that sank in the distance. Klein Curacao has no more to offer than sun, sea and absolute peace and quiet. What else would you need?
Boats leave every day in the early morning from Curacao to Klein Curacao. In most cases, you will return to Curacao in the late afternoon.
Blue room
The Blue Room is a unique experience for those who are not afraid to get wet. The entrance to this hidden cave is located slightly below sea level, which means you have to swim underwater to get into it. It is recommended to bring diving material because of the fabulous underwater world inside the Blue Room. To get to the Blue Room, you can walk, canoe or take a water taxi.
Christoffel Park
Mount Christoffel is the highest point (372 meters) on the island, and you can climb to the top. This offers a magnificent view of the surrounding natural park: on clear days you can see the whole island. Mount Christoffel is located in a nature park that offers a colorful and varied environment, especially when climbing or descending the mountain.
Climbing the summit of Mount Christoffel is a must in Curacao and is generally considered quite intense. This is not just a hike. It is highly recommended to start the climb early in the morning because it is too hot in the afternoon. Also, don’t forget to swap out your flip flops for a pair of solid shoes!
Swim with dolphins
The Curacao Dolphin Academy has trained its dolphins to swim with humans even in the wild. For many people, this is one reason to travel to Curacao as they will take this experience with them forever. Swimming with dolphins in the wild requires a diving certificate. However, if you prefer to stay in a natural lagoon, you can swim with dolphins without a diving certificate. Under the supervision of professional trainers, you will experience one of the most special species in the world.
Curacao Marine Aquarium
The Curacao Marine Aquarium is a place where anyone interested in the sea and its inhabitants can go. The Curacao Marine Aquarium is unique and renowned worldwide because all deposits are in direct contact with the surrounding ocean. This creates an environment as natural as possible and is done without artificial aids.
A visit to the Curacao Marine Aquarium is not only fun, but also very educational for children and adults. It is an ideal activity for the whole family, all year round. In an interactive mode, you will learn more about dolphins, sharks, rays, turtles and other marine species. Above all, the Curacao Saltwater Aquarium aims to raise awareness of our responsibility to maintain a healthy ocean.
Landhuis Chobolobo: home of Blue Curaçao
The Blue Curacao bottle is a very popular souvenir to take home from the island. Whether it’s for you or someone at home, you can’t go wrong with Blue Curacao. Blue liqueur is famous all over the world. Blue Curacao is produced at Landhuis Chobolobo, where you can come and watch how the drink is made. The tour, which lasts about an hour, ends with (what else could be) a tasting!
