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Where to See Turtles on Curaçao: The 4 Best Spots (Even Without Snorkeling)

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A sea turtle gliding calmly beneath you: for many people, that’s the highlight of their Curaçao vacation. The good news: lots of turtles live around the island, and you don’t even need to snorkel to see them. In this blog you’ll read where your chances are best, which species you’ll see and how to watch them without disturbing them.

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A Jeep Trip to the East Side of Curaçao: From the Botanical Garden to an Off-Road Adventure

Jeep Tour of Eastern Curaçao with Nienke

During a jeep tour to the eastern side of Curaçao, you’ll discover a completely different landscape than the well-known beaches and bays. You’ll visit a botanical garden, go off-roading at Koraal Tabak, hike up to a cave, and wrap up the morning with a dip in the ocean. I joined the “East & Snorkel” tour and will tell you what to expect along the way and what’s useful to bring.

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Aquafari on Curaçao: How an Underwater Scooter Works (and Is It Safe?)

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Riding underwater among the fish, without a diving certification and keeping your head dry. It sounds like science fiction, but on Curaçao, it’s actually possible: with Aquafari’s underwater scooter. How does a scooter like this actually work, is it safe, and why is this island so well-suited for it? I’ll break it down for you.

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Off-road in Curaçao: Buggy, UTV, or ATV? Here’s How to Explore the Wild Side of Curaçao

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Dust in your hair, mud on your calves, and a grin that won’t leave your face all day. An off-road tour might just be the best way to discover that Curaçao is so much more than Punda, cocktails, and white-sand beaches. You’re behind the wheel, your guide shows the way, and within half an hour of setting off, you’ll find yourself in the middle of a landscape you’d never see from your rental car.

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Booking Klein Curaçao: How far in advance, and when is the best time to go?

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“Is there still room on tomorrow’s boat to Klein Curaçao?” We get that question every week, and in high season the answer is often no. Here’s how far in advance to book, why there’s hardly any risk in doing so, which boat sails on which day, and what happens when the sea doesn’t cooperate.

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Where is Klein Curaçao? Facts about the uninhabited island

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Updated: October 2, 2026 · By Nienke, NaarCuracao editorial team in Curaçao Everyone on Curaçao talks about it, but where exactly is Klein Curaçao? How big is it, does anyone live there, and why does every source give a different distance? I’ve lined up the facts for you, with sources. In short Klein Curaçao is

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Curacao inspiration: Culture, Nature & History

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Of course you come to Curaçao because of “sun, sea & beach,” but Curaçao is so much more than that! Do you also enjoy fully immersing yourself in the history and culture of your vacation destination? And do you want to not only completely unwind, but also learn something? Then Curaçao is the destination for you.

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