Must see in Curacao

FUNINTHESUN1007 · #1 (**permalink**) September 11th, 2010, 09:14 AM

Anyone have any suggestions on something awesome to do in Curacao? Going in Nov. Kinda getting the idea there is not much there to see or do.

johnthed0g · #2 (**permalink**) September 11th, 2010, 10:07 AM

Very interesting old architecture, coloured houses, loads of good shops & tree lined squares to stop in, interesting harbour with a swing bridge that is opened for bigger traffic then a ferry takes over seamlessly.There is a trolley train tour round the interesting parts. Nice place almost ''European'' atmosphere.

sptrout · #3 (**permalink**) September 11th, 2010, 10:36 AM

One place we enjoyed visiting was the place where they make Blue Curacao Liqueur. A stop there is includied in many ship sponsered city tours and does make for a "refreshing" stop with free samples available of many types of drinks. The samples are small, so no danger of having "too much fun."

Phil&Liz · #4 (**permalink**) September 11th, 2010, 11:37 AM

I believe it is also the only place you can get Amstel BRIGHT beer. Other places have the light but this is called BRIGHT.

Phil & Liz

jacdenv24 · #5 (**permalink**) September 11th, 2010, 11:47 AM

Just a beautiful spot. Make sure your on deck for arrival and/or departure with your camera! We've been twice-did a snorkeling trip once(which was great!) but actually I enjoy just wandering around town. It's so picturesque. And as a point of interest, I believe it is home to the oldest synagogue in the Caribbean.

FUNINTHESUN1007 · #6 (**permalink**) September 11th, 2010, 02:36 PM

Thanks for the suggestions......

Donna · #7 (**permalink**) September 11th, 2010, 04:31 PM

Just walking around town is a nice thing to do there...They have the floating bridge so you can get across and wonder around. I found the locals there to be very friendly and not at all pushy...They also have a little area by the pier where you can purchase things, again those working are not pushing you into buying anything.

johnthed0g · #8 (**permalink**) September 11th, 2010, 05:30 PM

When we were there they had to open the bridge thing....I thought 'ere we go Caribbean chaos....but no! as the bridge became inactive the ferry just appeared & took over, lucky us we went back to the ship on the ferry. I agree a very nice place to wander about.

LisaK · #9 (**permalink**) September 13th, 2010, 10:32 AM

as the others have said it is a very nice place to just wander around, but if you want something else to do they have a submersible at the aquarium which is a great way to see all kinds of marine life, it is small so if you are claustrophobic you might want to reconsider, the aquarium itself is a good one and the beach next to the aquarium is also quite nice