I visited Curaçao in 2023 - these are the things we did and places we ate that we thought were really worth it
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Restaurants
Our favorite restaurants we visited in Curaçao with good food and beautiful views
I went here for my birthday and loved it. Make sure to make a reservation for an outside table. You can see the famous colorful Willemstad waterfront and the moving bridge from the balcony.
Tip: this place is VERY popular, definitely make a reservat...
Grand Café 'Gouverneur De Rouville'
This restaurant is right on the beach and a great spot for lunch or dinner. Try the Holland wrap for a light but delicious lunch option.
Hemingway
We found this place while exploring Willemstad. This restaurant is close to the moving bridge and has tables right along the water. This is a great spot to grab dinner and drinks while watching the large boats pass by. We sat here for a long time aft...
IGUANA CAFE
This is a really good Italian restaurant with romantic ambiance in the Mambo Beach shopping area. After dinner take a walk around the shopping center and check out the giant Mambo Beach chair.
Pizza Mare
Activities and Excursions
Our favorite activities and excursions we did in Curaçao - these are my top recs
This was my favorite thing we did in Curacao. If you pay for the full experience, you get to spend 30 minutes in the water with the dolphins who live there.
There are several different dolphin experience options at different price points
The histo...
Dolphin Academy Curacao
Klein Curacao is a very unique day trip by boat. I like Mermaid Boat Trips because they are one of only two companies with facilities on the island. They provide drinks, breakfast and lunch.
Make sure to take a walk around the island to see the aba...
Mermaid Boat Trips Klein Curacao
We came to Wind Creek casino and had drinks at the bar just outside the casino. This was probably my favorite casino we visited on the island.
Tip: Wind Creek is also a hotel - check out their options for stays
Renaissance Wind Creek Curacao Resort
Curacao is one of the few places in the world where you can experience Aquafari - basically you wear a scuba helmet and ride an underwater bike to see tropical fish.