Things To Do
Willemstad
Willemstad has several historical districts and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Additionally, there are many great cafes and restaurants in Petermaai (the neighborhood of our venue & the hosting hotel). Our favorites include La Reina, Downtown by 5999, MosaCaña, Hofi Cas Cora, De Heeren @ Sea, Ginger, Soi95, Sal the Kitchen, and the Swinging Old Lady Brewery. This island is big on reservations, so if you're going to dinner try to make a reservation in advance (on Google or WhatsApp). Note that a lot of things may be closed on Sundays or Mondays.
Plasa Bieu
Airy, rustic market in Punda with picnic tables & counters with open kitchens serving classic Curaçaoan eats. Limited daytime hours.
Water Activities
There is no shortage of water activity available on the island whether you want to swim, snorkel, dive, relax on a boat, ride a jetski, etc...
Public Beaches
This island has endless beaches without the hotel scene, though most you'll come across are by no means secret. Beach clubs are a great way to spend part of your day on Curacao, especially if you're looking for somewhere that still has some sort of facilities. Piscadera, Porto Mari, Grote Knip, Cas Abao (bring a cooler), and Playa Lagun have all been recommended. You'll need a car to access these from Willemstad. Beyond the hotel, some snorkeling spots that come recommended are Tugboat beach, Klein Knip, and Grote Knip.
Toko Williwood
Around the village of Williwood you will find: The flamingo reserve, where you can admire these elegant birds in the wild Landhuis Jan Kok, a historic plantation with art gallery The beautiful beaches of Porto Mari and Daaibooi, perfect for swimming or snorkeling And of course “Toko Williwood,” now known as Marfa's Good Hangout where you can enjoy local dishes on the terrace
Shete Boka National Park
There are two hiking trails that will lead you to the beautiful hotspots in the park. However, it is also possible to get close to most of the inlets by car. Highlights include boca pistol, boca kalki, and boca wandomi.
Kura Hulanda
Located in Otrobanda, Kura Hulanda is a historical district with colorfully preserved buildings and host of the anthropological museum of the same name (Kura Hulanda) focusing on the local slave trade. This is also near the Queen Emma pontoon bridge connecting Punda and Otrobanda. If you wish to walk across, it is open 24 hours.
Kas di Pal'i Maishi
Kas di Pal'i Maishi is a traditional adobe house with a latched roof built about 130 years ago. The method of construction coincides with the coming of the enslaved Africans and it illustrates the Afro-Curaçaoan way of life until about 1950. Inside there is a small museum with typical historical household artifacts. You will need a car to access this from Willemstad.
Children's Museum of Curacao
Children’s Museum Curaçao features both indoor and outdoor exhibit zones and programs for children from ages 1 - 10. Every exhibit zone and program in the museum is dedicated to interactive, play-based educational experiences designed especially for young children.
Hiking
Curaçao is a tropical island with varied terrain. Trails may feature caves, salt ponds, coral and limestone, mud, lots of cacti, and some may require a bit of climbing. There is likely not a lot of coverage on most trails and you will need to start these journeys earlier in the day to avoid the heat.