Curacao

Curacao is one of the five islands of the Netherlands Antilles in the Caribbean. It is located 40 miles off the coast of Venezuela, 42 miles east of Aruba, and 30 miles west of Bonaire. Curacao is the largest of the five islands and the government of the Netherlands Antilles is located here.

Sightseeing on Curacao comes in many flavours. Of course, beaches and scuba diving are one of the main attractions. The Seaquarium displays many fish and sea-life and the under-water observatory lets even non-divers observe the aquatic world. While driving out to WestPoint, a stop at Boca Tabla is highly recommended. Landhouses are worth a visit for their architecture and history, especially land house Brievengat, Chobolobo, and Knip. Many old buildings in Punda and Otrabanda have been restored and renovated and give a nice insight into the early settlers' lives. Curacao is also the home of the oldest Synagogue in the Western Hemisphere and an old Jewish cemetery. For hiking fans, the Christoffel Park is a nice but hot place to visit. A tour of the Curacao Ostrich Farm will reveal details on how these giant birds grow up. The Hato Caves are a great place to learn more about Curacao's geological history.