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What to do in Curacao 🌴💌
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items After living on the island of Curacao for one month, I feel like I know all the ins-and-outs! Here are my top recommendations of tours, beaches, etc. to do/visit while on the island of Curacao!!
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WHAT TO DO
WHERE TO STAY
BEACHES TO VISIT
WHAT TO DO
Here are a list of my favorite excursions to do while visiting Curacao!
The best day trip to Klein Curacao, or “Little Curacao”. Spend the day on a catamaran and sail to this uninhabited island in beautiful blue water!
Full Day Catamaran Trip to Klein Curacao With BBQ Lunch
Spend ½ the day on ATVs out in the rugged landscape of Curacao! On a clear day, you might even be able to see Venezuela, or the neighboring island Bonaire from the highest points of the island.
Curacao Half Day ATV Adventure Tour
Swimming with Sea Turtles is a must-do while in Curacao! A one-of-a-kind experience that you can only do while in few places
Swimming with Sea Turtles
There is nothing better than being on a boat in the ocean, with a cocktail in hand during sunset! Make sure to fit this in :)
Happy Hour Sunset Sail
Since renting a car can be a hassle while on vacation, this tour takes the stress out of it all! You will visit 5 of the islands most beautiful beaches on the far end of the island.
All West Beach Hopping Tour
What better way to get out into the ocean than on a Jetski?!
Jet Ski Adventure
Get some cultural and historical knowledge of the island from this tour!
Curacao City Highlights 4-Hour Tour
Get to know, feel and taste the culture of Curacao with the best guides on the Island :)
Half Day Curaçao Cultural Tour and Mambo Boulevard
You'll get to see the marine animals up close!!
Guided paddleboarding (SUP) mangrove ECO tour for beginners
WHERE TO STAY
The best hotels & resorts to stay at for a dreamy vacation in Curacao
One of the newest & nicest resorts in Curacao! Right in the heart of all the action, you 1000% will not regret staying here.
VAN DER VALK KONTIKI BEACH RESORT - Updated 2023 Prices & Hotel Reviews (Willemstad, Curacao)
Adorable resort where you can get your own villa to stay in on your vacation! Right near grocery, restaurants, on the beach, and beach bars within 2 minutes :)
PAPAGAYO BEACH RESORT - Updated 2023 Prices & Hotel Reviews (Jan Thiel, Curacao)
Stay here for a lowkey stay, just a few minutes from all the action (if you're looking for a little of each!)
LIONSDIVE BEACH RESORT $194 ($̶2̶9̶0̶) - Updated 2023 Prices & Hotel Reviews - Willemstad, Curacao
Hotel just outside of the city Willemstad where you can hop over to for restaurants, bars, tourism, and more!
AVILA BEACH HOTEL $160 ($̶5̶9̶9̶) - Updated 2023 Prices & Resort Reviews - Willemstad, Curacao
One of the best beach resorts north of Willemstad! Get away from the craziness of the hotel chain and enjoy a relaxing vacation to yourself. Also very close to some of the nicest beaches on the island that you can venture off to :)
CURACAO MARRIOTT BEACH RESORT - Updated 2023 Prices & Reviews (Willemstad)
Right in the heart of Willemstad, you have everything that you could look for in a vacation at your fingertips!!
RENAISSANCE WIND CREEK CURACAO RESORT - Updated 2023 Prices & Reviews (Willemstad)
BEACHES TO VISIT
Curacao has the bluest water and the prettiest beaches. Make sure to check out a few while on the island - you won't regret it.
One of the most beautiful beaches on the island. There is a bar with some beach snacks for your enjoyment as well. If you have a car, make sure to take the drive up here. If not, there are day trips that will take you here as well!
Cas Abao Beach
Visit this beach for a small fee and enjoy a serene, quiet beach day with soft sand and beautiful turquoise water.
Blue Bay Curaçao
One of the most famous beaches on the island & for good reason. Although more rocky than some of the other beaches, you will see some of the clearest / bluest water of your life. Lounge chairs for relaxing + clear bottom kayaks for rent + even a ...
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