Curacao · Caribbean
Curacao is the Caribbean island that looks like Amsterdam got shipwrecked in the tropics. Willemstad's Handelskade waterfront — those iconic pastel Dutch colonial buildings reflected in St. Anna Bay — is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most photographed streetscapes in the Caribbean. But the real draw is the coastline: dozens of small cove beaches tucked between rocky cliffs, each with its own personality. Playa Kenepa is the stunner, with turquoise water framed by cliffs. Cas Abao is the snorkeling spot. The island sits outside the hurricane belt, so the weather is reliable year-round. The food blends Dutch, Caribbean, and Indonesian influences — a legacy of colonial history — and a plate of keshi yena (stuffed cheese) at a local spot will cost you about $8.
A guide to Curacao beaches covering Mambo Beach, the Knip coves, Playa Lagun's turtle snorkeling, Cas Abao, Playa Forti cliff jumping, colorful Willemstad's Handelskade waterfront and Pietermaai nightlife, shore diving at Mushroom Forest, and practical tips on getting around and costs.
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