Willemstad: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
When you are in Willemstad, Curaçao, you must take a picture in front of the city's pastel color buildings. Those beautiful buildings are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. You can also simply walk around the houses with your travel buddies.
Willemstad neighbourhood
DOWNTOWN
Pietermaai District is the downtown Curaçao. Most local people and tourists spend their time here. There are so many restaurants, bars, cafe and other interesting places you can find here. This district offers the best nightlife, entertainment and fine dining for your memorable trip.
Pietermaai District
SHOPPING
Renaissance Mall & Rif Fort offers amazing shopping experience in Curaçao. This shopping center has the newest collection from your favorite brands, such as accessories, jewelry, clothing, and many more. Besides, you can also find the city's authentic food in its outdoor seating restaurant.
Renaissance Mall & Rif Fort
FOOD & DRINK
You can't leave Curaçao before you try Kabritu (Goat-Meat). It is Curaçao's most popular food usually served with bread. The meat is tender and cooked with Curaçao herbs. For the drink, it is a must to try Blue Curaçao. It's a blue colored liquor often used in popular blue cocktails.
CULTURE
The culture of the city is mainly influenced by Dutch culture since in the past this island was colonized by Netherlands. Local people are mostly European or African descents. Most people of Curaçao speak Papiamento, a Creole language. No worries, some people can also speak in English.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Curaçao is between May to November. It's the least crowded time perfect for traveling.
HOTEL
Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino is the most recommended hotel if you come to Curacao with your family. It is located right in front of the beach. You can get beautiful beach view even from your window. You can also book a room at Avila Beach Hotel. This hotel is also facing a beach and located near the downtown Willemstad.
Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino
Avila Beach Hotel
RESTAURANT
Visit Kome restaurant to taste the delicious Curaçao food and comfortable dining atmosphere. The chefs combine classical, modern, and traditional cooking skill. If you are looking for a restaurant with rare and unique design, you must visit Karakter Beach - Lounge - Restaurant. It is the best beach restaurant in Curaçao. Visit Karakter restaurant to experience finest dining ever.
Kome
Karakter Beach - Lounge - Restaurant
CAFE
The Blue Curacao is the right place for you to take a rest after strolling around the beach. Grab some cocktails and enjoy the view of Queen Emma Bridge near the cafe. You should also visit La Bohème Curaçao in Willemstad. Try the cubita coffee with a whopper in this cafe while enjoying the view of the street.
The Blue Curacao Experience
La Bohème Curaçao
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
27 Bar & Lounge is the best place to experience the nightlife of Curaçao. You can enjoy the live music while sipping your cocktail. But if you want to spend the night at the beach while dancing like a local, you can head to Hemingway Beach Bar. The live music with the beach breeze will make your night becomes memorable.
Hemingway
27 BAR
INTERESTING PLACE
Christoffel National Park is a home for many endemic flora and fauna of Curaçao. You can do mountain hiking or biking to experience its beautiful landscape. Learning about Curacao's history is not a bad idea while enjoying its tropical nature in Manor Savonet museum. The collection of the museum will bring you back to the past.
Christoffel National Park
Manor Savonet museum
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Scharloo Neighborhood's pastel colour houses will perfectly match your Instagram feed. There is a street art mural ‘Three O’Clock Romance’ in this neighborhood as the iconic spot to take a photo. Curaçao is famous for its beautiful beaches, so you must take some photos in Renaissance Curaçao Resort.
scharloo neighborhood
Renaissance Curaçao Resort
