Located in the Caribbean Sea just 80 km off the coast of Venezuela, Curaçao is part of the Leeward Lesser Antilles. This island is 64 km long and 16 km wide. Its appeal to tourists lies in its beautiful beaches with soft white sand nestled in quiet coves, as well as its reputation as one of the best diving spots in the Caribbean.

Beaches
Despite the corals being located very close to the shore, the bottom at the entrance to the sea is sandy. However, small fragments of dead coral can occasionally be encountered. No special shoes are required for swimming. A special feature of some hotel beaches is that you can dive right from the shore.

Entertainment and Attractions
The Curaçao Museum is one of the largest museums on the island, displaying works by both local and international artists, collections of antique furniture, old maps, and examples of Native American art. The Señor Winery, housed in a historic Chobolobo mansion built in the early 19th century, is renowned for its production of Curaçao liqueur, the island’s alcoholic symbol. Tour participants will learn about the orange harvesting process used to produce this drink and will have the opportunity to sample various liqueurs.

The Hato Caves north of Willemstad impress with their giant stalactites, beautiful underground lakes, waterfalls, and a colony of rare bats.

Christoffel Park, located on the western side of the island, includes the eponymous mountain, at 377 meters, the island’s highest point. It is home to iguanas, rabbits, donkeys, exotic birds, white-tailed deer, lizards, and sea turtles. The park also features a tower for observing the natural behavior of animals. Tours of the park can be arranged on foot, horseback, mountain bike, or jeep.

Curaçao offers a variety of outdoor activities, including tennis, volleyball, golf, diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing. The Sea Aquarium is a fun place to visit for both children and adults. Here, you can observe marine animals, feed flamingos, stingrays, and sea turtles, and even interact with non-threatening animals. Certified divers can even swim with sharks.