Three days in Curaçao filled with water activities, culinary highlights, and time at the beach.
DAY 1:
Curaçao is known as one of the best shore-diving locations in the world. Start your day exploring the beauty of the island's marine life.
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2) Lunch at Fishermen’s Shack: Recharge after your diving adventure with lunch at Kas di Piskado.
Kas di Piskado in Willemstad offers a rustic experience and some of the freshest seafood on the island with local fishermen directly bringing their catches to the restaurant.
Not feeling it? Try the Kura Hulanda Museum or the Maritime Museum instead!
Caracas Baai is a spectacular bay off of Jan Thiel at Willemstad’s southeast end. Here you’ll find plenty of casual dining options with a sea view – the perfect end to your first day on the island!
DAY 2
5) Morning Kayak Tour: Start your day with a kayak tour and take in the spectacular views of the coast.
Book a kayak tour to explore the island's coastal line and enjoy the calm, turquoise water.
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7) Snorkel Tour at the West Side of the Island: Continue your water adventure on the West Coast.
Go turtle-spotting at Playa Piskado/Playa Grandi and stop at Playa Porto Mari, known for its unique double reef.
9) Spend the Rest of the Afternoon at the Beach: Take a well-deserved break and spend some time swimming, snorkeling, or just relaxing at Jan Thiel.
Jan Thiel Beach, one of the island’s most popular beaches, is far more than just the beach. There are also plenty of activities, including flyboarding, shopping, watersports, and chartered boat tours.
10) Sunset Sail Trip to Willemstad: As Jan Thiel gets ready for the night, hop aboard a sailboat to experience a new view of Curaçao while watching the sun set beyond the island.
As the sun sets and the night time festivities begin, you’ll find yourself in the perfect setting to enjoy the sundown as you head to Willemstad.
DAY 3
Start the day by trying something new. Take a windsurfing class in the early morning when the wind is still calmer.
13) Aquafari Adventure: Embark on an underwater safari on your own water scooter accompanied by a certified Aquafari diver.
Curaçao is one of the few locations in the world offering Aquafari, an eco-friendly way to explore the island's marine life without any diving experience required. A briefing before you get in the water and certified Aquafari diver make sure it's a fun, safe experience you will not forget.
14) Traditional Lunch in the West: Dine at one of the West’s restaurants and enjoy a unique view from up the coast.
You may not be in Willemstad anymore, but the west has plenty of dining options, many with beautiful views near the coast. Taste authentic local flavors at one of the historic landhuizen, many of which also offer information about Curaçao’s past.
Visit Williwood to take a picture of Curaçao's very own version of the Hollywood sign and visit Sint Willibrordus church, which dates back to 1888.
Don't miss Shete Boka National Park, an area with more than 10 beautiful Boka's (boka means inlet) where three species of turtles nest. Shete Boka stands for "seven inlets".
Another must-see is Kas di Pal'I Maishi - a traditional adobe house with a latched roof built about 130 years ago. It illustrates the way the Afro-Curaçaoan rural population of Curaçao lived till about 1950.