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| Christoffel
Park |
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 This
park of many acres is a national reserve. Many types of
birds, trees and plants inhabit it. Indian caves and drawings
can also be admired in this area. The view of the extended
surroundings from the many hills is breathtaking. You
can drive or walk through the different paths. It is challenging
to climb the highest point of Curaçao, which is
the top of the Christoffelberg (370 metres/ 1240 feet).
From this precipice you have the most beautiful view of
the island. You will also meet iguanas, tropical birds,
rabbits, wild donkeys, small boors, etc., white tale deer,
and the local snake (not poisonous). The region is full
of cacti, green shrubs and exotic vegetation. Especially
during the rainy season it is a must to visit the Christoffel
Park. Guided tours are available and you can visit a good
information centre at the entrance to receive road maps
etc.
| Location: |
On
the road to Westpunt |
| Opening
hours: |
7:30
am – 4.00 pm from Monday to Saturday,
Sundays from 6.00 am to 3.00 pm |
| Admission: |
Nafl.
17,50 for adults, Nafl .. for children |
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| Shete
Boca |
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 The
northern coast of the island has its own character. Here
the water is rough and the landscape consists of large,
sharp volcanic rocks. High waves are beating continuously
against the rock walls, an impressive sight. Shete Boca
stands for seven bays (inlets). The best-known bay is
Boca Tabla. You can enter this open cave and experience
how the high waves beat against the rocks inside of the
cave. During a walking tour you will have a splendid view
over the rugged northern coast and countryside. At the
entrance to the Christoffel Park you can receive a map
of the region and of the different sights.
| Location: |
On
the road to Westpunt |
| Opening
hours: |
Daily
from 8.30 am to 6.00 pm |
| Admission: |
Nafl.
2,50 per person |
| Information: |
434-8200,
Curacao Tourism Office |
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| Kura
Hulanda Hotel |
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 The
Kura Hulanda Hotel is virtually a new hotel that is built
in the centre of the old city section of Otrobanda. Jacob
Geltdekker is the pioneer behind the project, a self-made
millionaire. Old, run down city sections were purchased
and restored very beautifully. Each room is an experience
in itself. You can take a walk through the streets of
this hotel. The hotel is bordered by the Kura Hulanda
museum, a very large, expanded museum that relates the
story of cultures in Africa, colonisation and slavery
in the western hemisphere by means of ancient artefacts.
The hotel also has three top class restaurants and a stylish
Latin bar.
| Location: |
Klipstraat
9, Otrabanda |
| Opening
hours: |
Daily
from 9.00 am to 11.00 pm |
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The curacao Tourism Office is situated in
Punda at Pietermaai 19.
Tel: (5999) 434-8200 |
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