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Popular Things To Do | Other Things To Do Tips | All Tips (123) The sea aquarium was definitly a hit with the little one in our group.
We could have spent the whole day watching the animals there.
All we really had time for was to see the sea lion show and then we had to leave for the airport. Leave a Comment
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There is a number of parks open to the public. The Christoffel Park belongs to the main tourist attractions of Curaçao. It's visited by a large number of people, both locals and visitors from abroad.
I just visited the Christoffel Park with my nephews, Timothy (10) and Matthew (5). Of course the guys choose to follow the longest, 2 hours during trail. And we had a great time! Also climbed the bird's watch tower. There are various trails to choose from, like a mountain bike trail, or one climbing the island's highest 'mountain' (377 meters).
The park extends to both sides of the road to Westpunt, west of the village of Barber. The mountain from which the park took its name, dominates the park that consists of the former plantations Savonet, Zorgvlied en Zevenbergen. It is rather big and offers enough possibilities to wander about for a few days. In the outbuildings at the park's entrance a small souvenir shop, a simple café terrace and a museum are situated. 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.Other Contact: Opening hours Monday thru Saturd
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This tower halfway along the new bird watching trail at Portomari offers a vast view of the plantation grounds – and also a fabulous view of the various birds and other animals that inhabit the area. Included is a panel with information on the 16 most common birds.
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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The Dutch have left their lasting mark on Curacao in many areas, but perhaps none as striking as the architecture. Nowhere else in the world outside of the Netherlands are there so many exquisite 17th and 18th Century Dutch colonial buildings.
The city of Willemstad dates from the Dutch capture of Curacao by victory over the Spanish in 1634. While the Spaniards had been content to erect simple stone dwellings, the Dutch began to fortify the island. Willemstad is divided in two by Santa Anna Bay. The oldest part, Punda ("The Point") is east of the harbor mouth.
Early settlers brought with them all their traditions, including their architecture and their notion of what made a proper home. In time, styles were modified to fit the realities of a dry and breezy climate by incorporating Caribbean influences such as verandas, porches, fretwork and shutters -- and by adopting a palette of Caribbean colors undreamed of in Amsterdam.
Along what are now Columbusstraat, Madurostraat and Handelskade ("Commerce Street") the up-and-coming Dutch Protestant merchants built their combined offices, warehouses, stores and living quarters. The basic layout of this area, with its narrow perpendicular streets, hasn't changed over the centuries.
Especially beautiful are the restored mansions of Scharloo and Pietermaai, dating from the 1700's. These neighborhoods, along with the historic city center in Willemstad, have been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, commemorating their unique value to the world's cultural and natural heritage. Along with Schottegat Harbor, the largest in the Caribbean, they have joined the ranks of the extraordinary: the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, the Acropolis, and Vatican City are also on the UNESCO list. Leave a Comment Address: East side of the harbor in Willemstad, Curacao
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Riffort was built in 1828, on the Otrobanda side of the harbor entrance, to compliment the Waterfort or Fort Amsterdam (on the Punda side) and defend the outer section of Otrobanda. These two forts have guarded Curacaos harbor against pirates and enemies for centuries. Riffort was constructed to store the chain with which the harbor could be locked up. The chain could be transported from Otrobanda to Punda with an unsinkable raft. The Riffort had its own barracks, canon, powder magazine and rainwater storage tanks. It was considered completely bombproof.
During World War II a steel net was stretched across the bay between Waterfort and Riffort to prevent enemy ships, especially submarines from entering the harbor. In the course of time the Riffort has housed the Authority, Public Works, the police and even Boy Scouts have found shelter here.
Nowadays it houses a modern shopping mall and a restaurant whose terrace overlooks the harbor. Leave a Comment Directions: Towards to Mega Pier Cruise Terminal at the mouth of the harbor on the Otrobanda side of the town.
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For $60 per person you can get a day pass to Breezes Curacao Resort and Casino.
Included is a breakfast and lunch buffet, open bar, and snacks.
There are 5 pools, volleyball, kayaks, and other activities. Leave a Comment
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One of the most important things that you should do, if you are driving, is buy a map.
Budget has a very good one they they sell for $3.
Ours has been very well used. Leave a Comment Address: Airport or Riffort shopping center
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Down on the beach at Boka Wandomi many visitors have left their marks by artfully placing rocks in the black sand beach or on the tops of huge boulders to form their names or messages to lovers. Leave a Comment
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Near the floating market on Plaza Jo Jo Correa there is a small open air market selling local crafts. Leave a Comment
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This store, located across from the Queen Emma Bridge is very hard to miss.
It was constructed in 1707, making it the oldest building in Willemstad.
There are small replicas sold at shops all over town. Leave a Comment
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- The Sea Aquarium Resort
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Jan Thiel Baai z/n, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles - Breezes Curacao & Casino
Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd 8 (formerly Princess Beach Resort & Casino), Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles - Howard Johnson Curacao Hotel
Brionplein z/n Otrobanda, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles - Curacao Manor Resort
Salinja 170, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles - Hotel Kura Hulanda
Langestraat 8 St. Anna Bay, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles - Marriott Curacao Resort
Piscadera Bay, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles - Royal Sea Aquarium
Bapor Kibra z/n P.O. Box 3102, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles
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