Things to Do in Curaçao
Curaçao is a Dutch Caribbean island about 40 miles off the Venezuelan coast and 50 miles east of Aruba — the largest of the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao). It’s a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The capital, Willemstad, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its 17th-century Dutch colonial architecture (the candy-colored Handelskade waterfront is the iconic image). Outside Willemstad the island is dry, hilly, and dotted with about 35 named beaches — many of them quiet, with car-only access and no facilities. Outside the hurricane belt, like Aruba.
Quick Facts: Curaçao is in Curaçao. Best time to visit: Year-round. Average highs are 88°F, average lows 78°F, almost regardless of season.
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Qualified visitors stay at resort-quality properties in Curaçao for a fraction of retail — in exchange for a short vacation ownership presentation. No obligation to purchase.
Must be 26+, meet household income requirements, and attend a vacation ownership presentation. Full terms provided at booking.
Top 11 Things to Do in Curaçao
Willemstad Old Town
UNESCO World Heritage Site — Punda and Otrobanda neighborhoods linked by the floating Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge. Pastel architecture, the floating Mercado vegetable market.
Playa Kenepa (Grote/Klein Knip)
Two adjacent west-end beaches — Klein Knip is small and intimate, Grote Knip a wide cliff-cradled bay. Some of the best snorkeling on the island.
Mambo Beach
Built-up beach club zone closest to Willemstad. Restaurants, water sports, family-friendly with full amenities.
Christoffel National Park
Highest elevation on the island (1,239 ft). Hiking trails, the climb to the Christoffel summit, and Shete Boka coastal park nearby.
Shete Boka National Park
On the wild north coast — sea-cave blowholes, dramatic surf-on-rock photography, easy walking trails.
Curaçao Sea Aquarium / Dolphin Academy
Small aquarium with shark interactions and a dolphin program. Adjacent to Mambo Beach.
Klein Curaçao
Small uninhabited island day-tripped by catamaran from the south end — pristine beach, lighthouse, snorkeling. Full-day commitment.
Hato Caves
Limestone caves on the north side with stalactites, fruit bats, and Arawak petroglyphs. Guided 45-minute tour.
Curaçao Distillery
Original distillery for the famous blue Curaçao liqueur, made from the local Laraha orange. Tours and tastings in a historic landan house.
Mt Christoffel Hike
Roughly 90-minute scramble to the summit; pre-dawn start lets you make it down before the heat. Pack water.
Playa Lagun
Small fishing-village beach with reliable resident sea turtles. Snorkeling from shore, no commercial development.
When to Go
Year-round. Average highs are 88°F, average lows 78°F, almost regardless of season.
Combine It With a Discounted Resort Stay
Curaçao is one of the destinations where qualified visitors can stay at resort-quality properties for a fraction of retail in exchange for a short vacation ownership presentation. Packages typically include 4 nights / 5 days in suite-style accommodations.
🌴 Save on Your Curaçao Resort Stay
Qualified visitors stay at resort-quality properties in Curaçao for a fraction of retail — in exchange for a short vacation ownership presentation. No obligation to purchase.
Must be 26+, meet household income requirements, and attend a vacation ownership presentation. Full terms provided at booking.
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