The west end of the Island

The west end of the island is also characterized by expansive, hilly terrain, most of it encompassed by Christoffel Park. The 4,500-acre (1,820-hectare) park contains Mt. Christoffel, at 1,239 feet (377 meters) the highest elevation on Curaçao.

The east end of the island comprises flat and mostly barren plain, with few settlements and some secondary roads weaving to and from its coastal inlets.

Curacao is a very relaxed and certainly a modern place. It has a modern international airport and two docking spots for cruise ships.

The best part of exploring Curacao is that it feels undiscovered, like an exclusive hideaway. One of the tiny “ABC Islands” – Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao – this secluded slice of paradise is the Caribbean’s best kept secret.

Exquisite beaches and spectacular diving, stunning architecture, activities and adventures for every interest. A multicultural diversity, intriguing music, art, and cuisine.

Curaçao is located in the south-western Caribbean. The largest of the Netherlands Antilles, it is 38 miles long and from 2 to 7.5 miles wide. Only 2 1/2 hours by air from Miami.

Willemstad (on Unesco World Heritage list), with its famous Pontoon Bridge, is the island’s capital.
Dutch is the official language, but its multi-racial inhabitants also speak English, Spanish and their own unique blend, Papiamento.

The coastline along the south is irregular, peppered with small bays and inlets, including the spectacular bays and beaches at the west end of the island. The largest bays are located along the central-east and east end of the island.

The long north coast of the island, buffeted by constant northeast trade winds, is characterized by a rough coastline, limestone cliff formations set on top of eons-old volcanic rock, and weather-beaten terrain. It is generally less inhabited than the south coast, but you will find smaller villages and many of the island’s famous “landhuis”, or old plantation house, structures here.