Van Gogh Specialty Coffee & City Roastery.
To experience a truly special coffee in a beautifully renovated historic building, head to Van Gogh Specialty Coffee & City Roastery in the Pietermaai neighbourhood of Punda. Here the coffee beans are freshly roasted on site … you can’t get it any fresher! Besides top-quality coffee, you may also enjoy refined pastries, flavorful tapas and even a glass of wine or a refreshing beer.
Countryhouse Klein Santa Martha.
You can experience a beautiful sunset from the terrace at Country House Little Santa Martha. Here you’ll have a breathtaking view of Landhuis San Nicolas and Santa Martha Bay, surrounded by lush nature. Small tip: when you go to the restroom, take a look around the corner – there you will see the impressive Sint Christoffel mountain, Curaçao’s highest mountain. This place will definitely stay with you!
Park Hofi Mango.
Park Hofi Mango is part of the historic Santa Cruz plantation, where the slave rebellion, initiated by Tula, began. Later, Curaçao’s traditional rum was distilled here in the sugarcane mill. Today, you can enjoy a homemade mango ice cream in a beautiful park full of mango trees and other trees, plants and flowers. Shadow full and and a peacefull oasis. Above all, don’t miss the high vantage point “The Hands of God. It takes some steps to reach it, but the view is absolutely worth it!
Rent a palapa boat.
You can rent a palapa boat and be your own captain at Tiki Boats Rental at Jan Thiel, just two minutes drive from the villa. You sail exclusively on the Spanish Water, and there is always someone from Tiki Boats nearby for help if needed. You don’t need a boating license to rent a palapa boat! In addition, you can order a barbecue and/or beverage package to complete your experience.
Explore historic Willemstad.
Step back in time and explore historic Willemstad at the fully renovated Kura Hulanda Village in Otrobanda. Wander the atmospheric streets and visit the impressive slavery museum, unique boutiques like Mundo Mio’s and top-notch restaurants like Flores and Caleo. Get a taste of Curaçao with a special snack made with locally caught fish at Lionfish Caribbean, enjoy traditional Italian ice cream at Il Gelato or unwind with a relaxing massage at Feel.
Rasta Tours Boat Trips.
Explore Curaçao from the water with Rasta Tours Curaçao Boat Trips! Step aboard the sloop Di Luca, sailed by experienced skipper Ed. Along the way, he’ll tell you all about the area, while you enjoy an all-inclusive bar and even a barbecue on board. Discover the underwater world at the Tugboat, sail through the Spanish Water and head out into the ocean towards Fuik Bay. Booking a trip? Then let us know you’re coming through us!
Surfspot Curacao.
At Surfspot Curaçao at the Spanish Water not far from the villa, you can rent a surfboard, sup board, wingfoil or efoil. In addition, you can also take lessons. The beach has shallow water, because you can’t drift away in the current here, it’s the perfect place to practice a new watersport!
Klein Curaçao.
Klein Curaçao is an uninhabited island 25 km from Curaçao. Every day you can make an excursion by motorboat or catamaran. There is a 12-kilometer-long beach with snow-white sand and you can take a lovely walk. This excursion is absolutely worth the day!
Blue Room Cave.
In this beautifully blue-lit cave you can swim and snorkel. The entrance is about 20 cm underwater, so a small “dive” is a must. Inside the cave you will enjoy a beautiful spectacle of light, fish and the whimsical shapes of the cave as underwater sculptures. A fun and safe way to get to the cave is by Captain Goodlife’s water cab.
Hato Caves.
On the north side of Curaçao, a few minutes away from Hato Airport, are the Hato Caves. Really worth a visit, with an impressive network of stalactites, stalagmites and 1500-year-old drawings.
Christoffelpark.
In the park, which covers 2,300 acres, you will find a huge variety of flora and fauna, nature lovers can enjoy the local birds and plants. There are eight hiking trails, ranging from a gentle stroll to the more challenging climb to the top of the mountain. There are also organized activities such as safaris, deer spotting, excursions to caves.
Tugboat.
Tugboat is one of Curaçao’s most famous and popular dive and snorkel spots. Named after the tugboat that sank as a result of an accident years ago. The small wreck remains are at a depth of 5 meters. There swim beautiful fish and you can take very nice pictures here. Be careful not to damage the coral!
Schoolbus tour.
This brightly colored bus from which all the benches and windows have been removed will drive you leisurely around the island. You can book the bus for any time you want, you can choose what music you want to hear and the tempo…. which is nice and carribic, so you can also have a nice dance in the bus :-)
Dive Center van de Ven.
Just a few minutes away from the villa near Marbella Estate, you will find dive center van de Ven. Here you can rent diving equipment, take lessons and get your diving license! Besides diving equipment, you can also rent snorkel gear for a nice day of snorkeling.
Boka Tabla.
National Park Shete Boka has about 10 km of beautiful, rugged coastline with bays and inlets where turtles lay their eggs. Must-see is Boka Tabla, a cave accessible from land on one side, where on the other side the sea pushed up by the north-east trade wind rolls in. This is accompanied by often dozens of meters high splashing waves. A spectacular sight!
Sea Aquarium.
About a 15-minute drive from the villa, at Mambo Beach, is the Curaçao Sea Aquarium. Here you will discover the beautiful underwater world of the island. In 2002, ten dolphins were added and Dolphin Academy was founded. Here you can swim with dolphins, a unique experience!