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Top Sightseeing in Willemstad Curacao

Prabhakar Pillai
Curacao is a Dutch Caribbean island and its capital city is Willemstad. The place is famous for it's pastel colored old buildings. Popular attractions include Mambo beach and the Curacao Sea Aquarium.
Queen Emma Bridge

 It is a long bridge linking Punda and Otrobanda which are the 2 halves of Willemstad. The bridge is also called the "Swinging Old Lady".
Visit the Hato Caves

 The caves are 300,000 years old. A must-see are the stalactites and stalagmites formations.
Christoffel National Park

 Look out for the barn owls, the elusive white-tailed deer and more than 400 plant species. Popular activities here include hiking mountain biking.
Curacao Seaquarium

 Popular activities here include feeding Flamingoes, enjoying Dolphin shows and guided snorkeling. Natural resources nearby the aquarium are used to keep all the creatures in their natural living environment.
Mambo Beach

The beautiful white-sand beach has all the amenities to enjoy. Popular activities include sampling the local cuisine and participating in watersports.
Handelskade
  
 The famous and popular place is on the Punda area of Willemstade. A must see is the old Dutch architecture painted in unusual colors such as brilliant blue, yellow and pink.
Shete Boka National Park

 You will find nesting grounds of sea turtles. There are hiking trails offering breathtaking views of the ocean.
Kura Hulanda Museum

 Learn about the history of the African slave trade that took place in the place. The museum also boasts of collections of Mesopotamian relics and Antillean art.
Curacao Liqueur Distillery

 This distillery created the first Blue Curacao. A must-see for those interested in drink and its rich history.