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 Curacao's Floating Market in
Punda by dlytle
Be sure to notice the awnings of magenta, green, red, yellow and blue that billow over the Dutch tile counters of the floating market on Santa Anna Bay. The market is at its most colorful each morning as Curacoans stuff mangoes, bananas, onions, fresh nutmeg; chiles, limes, cinnamon sticks and potatoes brought by schooner from Venezuela into their shopping bags. The vendors sing along with the ranchero music on their radios, while the schooners' crews play cards, fish, or lounge in hammocks on the boats' decks. Leave a Comment Directions: Along the Waaigat on the north side of the Punda district.
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 Kura Hulanda Museum Brochure by starship
Of note would be the museum's exhibit on Anne Frank. Many of Curacao's early settlers were Jewish (Sephardic) and an important part of local history . Leave a Comment Address: Klipstraat 9, Willemstad, CuracaoPhone: (+5999) 434-7765Directions: Otrobanda, WillemstadWebsite: www.kurahulanda.com
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 The Former Temple
Emanu-el by starshipLeave a Comment Address: Punda - Willemstad
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 by starshipLeave a Comment Directions: Just near the Curacao cruise ship pier in Otrobanda, West Willemstad.
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 Pontoon Bridge in Willemstad,
Curacao by dlytle
The bridge consists of bridgework supported by 16 floating pontoons. This explains why the Queen Emma Bridge is also known as the Pontoon Bridge. It opens and closes by two powerful ship motors, a process which takes about two minutes.
This 107-year-old bridge originally was designed to cost the poor nothing to cross it while the well-to-do paid to cross. Legend has it that it cost walkers one cent to cross the bridge with shoes on, but it was free to cross it barefoot. The rationale being that the poor couldn't afford shoes. These days, the crossing is free, regardless of foot coverings.
The pontoon bridge is definitely one of the sites to go see and experience. When you’re in town take a few minutes to walk across the bridge and enjoy the breeze and the scenery and the hustle and bustle of the town. I think that you will find that the time will fly by and you won't regret taking that unique walk. Leave a Comment
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 by starshipLeave a Comment Directions: Otrobanda
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 Unique European Architecture
in the Caribbean! by starshipLeave a Comment Directions: Corner of Handelskade and Breedestraat
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The bird watching trail starts at the beach and meanders its way through old dams and wells towards the old plantation house, much of which was destroyed in bad weather in 1936. In keeping with Portomari’s ecological philosophy, the watchtower is constructed of durable material. Old wire poles and wooden boards – leftovers from other projects – have been used for the floor, the stairs and part of the roof.
There is a book available wich offers you a variety of walking trails all over the island. The trails lead you to specific points of natural or cultural interest. Leave a Comment Phone: Phone: 8640363 / Fax: 8640170Directions: Follow the road to Westpoint. Entrance to the park at Landhuis Savonet (look for the green direction indicators). Fee: ANG 7,50 (about US$ 4.- / Euro 4.-) Guides available.
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Rent a car and take the Westpunt-route for a day trip. From the resort area go over the Juliana bridge, continue on this road until you got to the main round-about where you turn into Westpunt towards the Airport and stop at the HATO caves. Interesting. $12 for two. There are some Indian drawings on the side of the cliffs and a guided tour through the caves. Make stops at Landhuis Papaya, Landhuis Daniel and Landhuis Ascension. Shortly after the Wind Mills on the north coast, about ½ of a mile, there is a sign to the right that says San Pedro. If you have a 4x4, take that. It’s a great ride. On the Hato Plains. There are tons of 4x4 trails, and you can see wild goats, and Iguanas, get close up to the wind mills, can walk up to the Northern rocks and get splashed. Worth the jaunt.
Continue up the same road west and pass the little slave-house museum. It’s called Kas di Palu Maishi. Continued on to Christoffel Park. You see some impressive vegetation, wild parrots, great Island views. Well worth it. You need a 4x4. From here go to Boca Tabla Cool cave where the sea comes in. Take a peak at the Natural Bridge. Gon onto Westpunt and stop at Jaanchies restaurant. This place is great!! Jaanchi and his son are the hosts, waiters, and cooks. They do everything. Lunch there is a hoot. Birds fly throughout the place, very cozy, and the food is awesome. Try the Wahoo, and shrimp special – comes with potato wedges and veggies, and do try some Iguana, you know the deal, tastes like……..
Stop for a beer at Palya Forti. This place has a great view over the bay with some boats below. Wouldn’t eat here, but it is a nice place for a beer. Go onto Landhuis Knip and check out the two beaches there. You can snorkel here, very clear. These are nice beaches. Leave a Comment
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1. Sunsplash Water Sports - 525-8545 - Wilco was the best. We went there for banana boat rides one day and quickly went back for a jet ski tour of Spanish Waters. It was awesome and a must see. The million dollar houses and yachts were beatiful and there is not better way to see them than by jet ski. The people were all great and I could not say enough. They also run the bar on the beach at Baya Beach Club which was a really fun place to hang out.
2. Irie Tours - 526-3662 - Dennis was the man. This was by far our favorite day of the trip. They loaded up the van with a cooler of drinks and for the whole day we toured the west side of the island from Porto Mari to Westpunt. This side of the island is less developed but the beaches are the nicest beaches I have ever seen in the world. Dennis could not have been more helpful or friendlier. I can't stress enough IF YOU GO TO CURACAO YOU NEED TO DO THIS TOUR. You could do it with some other bigger companies but I guarantee you will not have as good of a time.
3. Lets Go Watersports "Captain Goodlife" - Unfortunely I forget his phone number but this place was great. If you go on the Irie Tour of the westside you will probably stop here for lunch (it was the best of our trip). This place was a dive house, restaurant and house all by itself on Santa Cruz beach. If you scuba dive I dont think you will find a better deal on the island. It was $10 for a trip to the mushroom forest vs. about $70 at the resorts. This was really the most authentic "beach house" I have ever been to, it was right out of a movie. Captain Goodlife his wife and kids couldn't have been more hospitable. Definitely worth going to for the day or at least stopping by for lunch with Irie Tours. Oh, and if you like lobster bring a flash light he will take you out to pick them and then you can bring them back to his place and cook em up.
I can't stress enough how great those three place and people were. They will make your trip. Address: Baya Beach Club, CuracaoDirections: Caracas Bay
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