Curaçao
Join the rhythm of Curaçao
In the middle of the southern Caribbean Sea, between Bonaire and Aruba, lies the island of Curaçao. With no fewer than 30 white sandy beaches and the clearest water in the region, Curaçao is a particularly attractive holiday destination. The climate is always pleasant and you will be surprised by the beautiful nature and the cheerful Caribbean atmosphere.
Curaçao is 440 square kilometers in size and has approximately 150,000 inhabitants. The Netherlands has a long history with Curaçao, and since 2010 the island has been an independent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The capital of Curaçao is Willemstad, known for the harbor with the brightly colored houses. Although Papiamentu is the official language, you can handle Dutch well. On Curaçao you pay with the Antillean guilder, which is linked to the US dollar.
Nice climate
Curaçao has a particularly pleasant climate: it is always there between 25 and 30 degrees, and the constant wind brings a nice cooling breeze during the day. That is why people in Curaçao also live more outside than inside. You can enjoy a drink on the beach until the late hours and there are regular festivals and performances for all ages.
The Island
Beaches
| Activity | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan Thiel Beach | A beautiful bay with beach, nice snorkeling and diving area, various restaurants and beach clubs. There is a small-scale shopping area, beach tennis and a fun ice cream shop. The well-known happy hour with live band is on Saturday. |
| Mambo Beach | Mambo is fun before and after sunset! Especially during the weekend and during the holidays, when many young people gather here. |
| Barbara Beach | Here you can enjoy passing yachts and sailing boats on your way to Spanish Water. The water starts shallow, which is ideal for small children. Watch out, because it suddenly gets deeper. |
| Cas Abao Beach | A beautiful beach with perfect snorkeling. The beach offers facilities such as massage kiosk, beach chairs, clean shower and toilets, restaurant and terrace. |
| Playa Kalki | You will find an attractive snorkeling and diving spot on this sandy limestone beach. The trees and quiet environment create a nice atmosphere |
| Kleine Knip | This small white sandy beach is easily accessible by car. There are good parking options and you can rent beach beds and umbrellas on the beach. The water is azure blue and wonderfully fresh. |
| Playa Piskadó | For swimming with turtles, you are at the perfect address! Every sea turtle has its own name in this fishing village. Just look at the sign at the entrance to the beach. |
| Playa Porto Mari | A beach with a large terrace, parasols, a restaurant, shower, toilets, beach chair rental and most importantly: a great underwater world. |
Sports & Outdoor
| Activity | Description |
|---|---|
| Walking at Jan Thiel | Thiel The Jan Thiel nature reserve is ideal for walks. Explore the salt pans, the protected mangrove area and if you are lucky you will see lots of flamingos. |
| Mountain biking through Jan Thiel | The “Jan Thiel Lagoon Route” is a mountain bike terrain of 16 kilometers in an area with a high biodiversity. |
| Dive Center Scuba Do | Dive Center Scuba Do is a PADI 5-star diving center located on the beach of Jan Thiel Beach. This dive center is connected to Chogogo Resort. | Horseback riding at Jan Thiel | On horseback you can go on wonderful horseback rides through the salt pans behind the Chogogo Resort. |
| Windurfing on the Spanish Water | At Windsurfing Curaçao you can get surfing lessons on the Spanish Water. You can also rent surfboards here. |
| Flyboarding in Jan Thiel | Always wanted to fly? Try flyboarding on the water and feel free! |
| Play golf | Play golf at the Old Quarry golf course, located at the Santa Barbara Resort. This is one of the best golf courses in the Caribbean. |
Must see
| Activity | Description |
|---|---|
| Boka Tabla | Fantastic waves break here in an underground cave, an impressive spectacle! |
| Christoffel mountain | Discover this nature park on foot, by mountain bike or in a jeep./td> |
| Curaçao Museum | This museum is located in a historic building from 1853. Here you will find antique furniture, paintings and the “Snip”, the first KLM aircraft that crossed the Atlantic. |
| Dokterstuin | A 17th-century Plantation house that was recently restored to its original style. In the afternoon, a tasty local lunch is served here. |
| Jan Kok | At Plantation Jan Kok you will find a large group of flamingos. You can view and photograph the birds from the lookout tower. |
| Fort Amsterdam | The courtyard of this fort is open to visitors. The fort was built in the 17th century as a defensive wall against the French and the English. You will still find an English cannonball here. |
| Fort Beekenburg | This fort can be visited by appointment. It was used in the 18th and 19th centuries to withstand the attacks of the English. |
| Hato Caves | These caves contain stalactites, stalagmites, cave paintings and petroglyphs of around 1,500 years old. Discover the cave during a special tour. |
| Hato Plains | This area is also known as the “Curacao desert” and consists of eight caves. Book a jeep safari or a horseback ride to explore this special place. |
| Ostrich farm | Ostriches in Curaçao? Certainly! On the ostrich farm you can see eight hundred ostriches up close. |
| Sea Aquarium | Do you wish to see the much discussed underwater world of Curaçao without getting wet? Here you can discover the water and fauna of Curaçao, feed the fish or take a dip. |
| Shete Boka | The name “Sheta Boka” means “seven coves”. Huge high waves break below and above ground here in seven different places. Especially “Boca Tabla” and “Boca Pistol” are very impressive. |
| Tugboat | This sunken tugboat lies five meters deep and is covered with coral. An ideal place for diving and snorkeling. |
| Plantation Ascension | This Plantation house is only open to visitors four times a month. Old crafts are demonstrated and local music groups perform. |
| Plantation Daniel | One of the oldest country houses on Curaçao. It was extensively renovated and now serves as a small hotel. |
| Plantation Hato | Beautiful country estate, with an authentic Plantation house and large adjoining plantation, which was used as a vineyard a short while ago. |
| Plantation Jan Kok | The oldest country house on the island is Jan Kok. It was built in 1654 and overlooks salt flats where the flamingos meet. |
| Plantation San Juan | The oldest country house on the island is Jan Kok. It was built in 1654 and overlooks salt flats where the flamingos meet. |
| Plantation Zeelandia | The beautifully situated Zeelandia colonial house is not a real plantation house, but it was more a country retreat for wealthy city dwellers. The house was built in two parts during the second half of the 18th century |
CAR RENTAL
Curacao is the easiest to explore by car, which is why Chogogo has its own car rental service. Specially for her guests. At Chogogo you are assured of a reliable car, good service and a fair price.
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