CityIn town
Punda & Otrobanda
Walk the colourful Handelskade, cross the floating Queen Emma Bridge and explore the street art in Otrobanda.
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- Curaçao
Your island,your pace.
With a car, all of Curaçao is yours: secluded beaches in the west, buzzing beach clubs in the east and colourful Willemstad in between.
Welcome to Dushi Kòrsou
Small island, endless discoveries
Curaçao is about 60 km from tip to tip, so you can reach almost anywhere within an hour. That makes it ideal for road trips.
Start your morning snorkelling with turtles, have lunch in a local snèk, and end the day with a sunset in Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Locals call their island "Dushi", meaning sweet, and you'll quickly see why.
- Sunshine all yearWarm, dry and outside the hurricane belt. Every month is beach weather.
- 35+ beachesFrom lively beach clubs to quiet coves you'll have almost to yourself.
- A true melting potDutch, Caribbean, African and Latin influences in food, music and language.
Things to do
Our favourite stops
Approximate drive times from Willemstad. Unlimited mileage, so go see them all.
Beach45 min
Grote Knip (Kenepa)
The postcard beach: a turquoise bay below a scenic lookout. Arrive early on weekends.
Snorkel45 min
Playa Lagun
A narrow cove between cliffs with calm water, colourful fish and the occasional sea turtle.
Nature50 min
Shete Boka National Park
Waves crash into limestone caves and blowholes on the wild north coast. Spectacular when the sea is rough.
Hike50 min
Christoffel National Park
Climb the island's highest point (372 m) for views over the whole island. Start early, before the heat.
Snorkel40 min
Playa Piskado
Local fishermen clean their catch here, and green turtles come to feed just off the beach.
Wildlife30 min
Flamingos at Sint Willibrordus
Pink flamingos wading in the salt flats beside the road. Easy to see on the way to the west.
Beach30 min
Playa Porto Mari
White sand and a double reef that's perfect for snorkelling, with facilities and a beach bar.
Culture15 min
Hato Caves
Guided tours through limestone caves with stalactites, an underground lake and ancient petroglyphs.
Beach life15 min
Mambo Beach & Jan Thiel
Beach clubs, restaurants, shops and sunset drinks on the lively east side of the island.
Snorkel15 min
Tugboat at Caracasbaai
A sunken tugboat in shallow, clear water. One of the easiest wreck snorkels in the Caribbean.
Boat tripDay trip
Klein Curaçao
Take a boat from Caracasbaai or Spanish Water to this uninhabited island with its lighthouse and soft white beach.
Under the surface
Sea turtles and reefs just off the beach
Turquoise coves
Grote Knip, Lagun and Kalki in the west
City vibes
Food, festivals and nightlife in Willemstad
Beach clubs
Piers, boats and lively beaches on the east side
Driving in Curaçao
Local tips for the road
Driving here is relaxed and easy. A few things worth knowing:
Drive on the right
Just like in Europe and the Americas. Roads are generally good; take it slow on rural roads in the west.
Fuel up in town
Gas stations are concentrated around Willemstad. Fill up before heading to Westpunt.
Park smart
Parking is free at most beaches. Never leave valuables visible in the car.
Beat the heat
Hike and explore early, bring plenty of water and use reef-safe sunscreen.
Sun is out. Let's go!
Tell us your dates and we'll have your car waiting, at the airport, your hotel or your door.