Top 5 Must Do's

The Netherlands Antilles - Curacao, or also known as the Dutch Caribbean is a beautiful, tropical destination with many exciting thing to do and explore. Bring your swim gear and sense of adventure and Curacao will not let you down.

1. Hilma Hooker

If you are a diver, you'll enjoy Angel City, a dive stie just off the coast of Bonaire. Here you can explore the Hilma Hooker wreckage. This is an excellent dive site that is accessible from the shore. Located approximately 75 to 85 feet down, you can explore the growth on this wreckage and there is a lot of colorful marine life.

2. The Curacao Beach Express

For about $60 US you will take off on a 6 hour journey through the West side of Curacao, where some of the most beautiful untouched beaches beg to be explored. The first half of the tour is a sightseeing tour and will get you acquainted with the island, and the second half is your time to relax on two of the most wonderful beaches of Curacao. This is a go at your own pace type of tour and you chose what you want to do whether it be swimming in the crystal clear waters, tanning on the pristine breaches, or snorkeling. This tour is insightful, narrated, and best of all, fun!

3. Curacao Ostrich and Game Farm

This unique Caribbean farm is one of the largest Ostrich ranches outside of Africa, is a sight not to miss. Here you can feed the ostriches and you might be able to hold a baby ostrich. This place is fun, informative, and something the whole family will enjoy. Make sure to bring your appetite to this spot as the food is exceptionally good. Tours are available daily.

4. Punda

Located in Willemstad, Punda is the main shopping district in Curacao. Here you have a fish market, floating market, colorful Caribbean buildings, restaurants, and lots of shopping. Visit the online tourist bureau of Curacao for a very nice Architectural Walking tour. Punda is picturesque and not to be missed.

5. Curacao Sea Aquarium

The Sea Aquarium could quite possibly turn into the highlight of your trip. This is an all ages extravaganza! Here you will encounter a hands on experience in the touch tank, snorkel with stingrays, scuba dive with nurse sharks, swim with sea turtles, get kisses from dolphins, and watch the feed shows!