Dolphin Academy
Our mission is to show the truth behind dolphins despite their popular and sometimes mythological image. We do this by providing an educational meeting place with our programs, where visitors can observe and meet trained bottlenose dolphins in both spacious natural lagoons and the open sea. By providing information and interaction, we hope to stimulate a sense of admiration and fascination based on facts and not fiction. For more information, see http://www.dolphin-academy.com.
Our mission is to show the truth behind dolphins despite their popular and sometimes mythological image. We do this by providing an educational meeting place with our programs, where visitors can observe and meet trained bottlenose dolphins in both spacious natural lagoons and the open sea. By providing information and interaction, we hope to stimulate a sense of admiration and fascination based on facts and not fiction. For more information, see http://www.dolphin-academy.com.
Christoffelpark
The Christoffelpark is a nature reserve in the northwest of the island of Curacao. The park consists of 3 former plantations: Savonet plantation, Zorgvlied plantation and Zevenbergen plantation. In addition, it covers a former mining complex, Newtown, with surrounding nature reserves, and the Christoffelberg, at 377 meters the highest point in Curaçao. The park is almost 2000 hectares in size. The mountain's name refers to the explorer Christopher Columbus. In the park are 8 hiking trails that range from easy routes to challenging routes such as a hike to the top of the Christoffelberg. In addition, there are 4 car routes that can guide you through the park. Various activities are organized in the park, such as deer spotting at sunset, a pick-up safari, the Savonet history tour and the Christoffelberg climb. The park can be visited under the guidance of a park ranger or you can explore the park on your own. For more information, visit http://www.christoffelpark.org.
The Christoffelpark is a nature reserve in the northwest of the island of Curacao. The park consists of 3 former plantations: Savonet plantation, Zorgvlied plantation and Zevenbergen plantation. In addition, it covers a former mining complex, Newtown, with surrounding nature reserves, and the Christoffelberg, at 377 meters the highest point in Curaçao. The park is almost 2000 hectares in size. The mountain's name refers to the explorer Christopher Columbus. In the park are 8 hiking trails that range from easy routes to challenging routes such as a hike to the top of the Christoffelberg. In addition, there are 4 car routes that can guide you through the park. Various activities are organized in the park, such as deer spotting at sunset, a pick-up safari, the Savonet history tour and the Christoffelberg climb. The park can be visited under the guidance of a park ranger or you can explore the park on your own. For more information, visit http://www.christoffelpark.org.
Willemstad
Willemstad is the capital of Curaçao, and the former capital of the Netherlands Antilles. The city has approximately 150,000 inhabitants, making it the largest city in the Lesser Antilles. Because of the "Dutch" architecture, Willemstad is sometimes called the "Amsterdam of the Western Hemisphere". However, the architecture of most of the characteristic buildings in Willemstad is of Portuguese origin, and to a lesser extent of Dutch origin. The city is located on the southeast side of Curaçao, on a natural harbor called Schottegat, which is connected to the Caribbean Sea via St. Anna Bay. The boroughs of Otrobanda and Punda lie on either side of the Sint Anna Bay, which have been connected since 1886 by the Queen Emma Bridge (popularly referred to as the Pontbridge). Today, most traffic passes over the Queen Juliana Bridge.
Willemstad is the capital of Curaçao, and the former capital of the Netherlands Antilles. The city has approximately 150,000 inhabitants, making it the largest city in the Lesser Antilles. Because of the "Dutch" architecture, Willemstad is sometimes called the "Amsterdam of the Western Hemisphere". However, the architecture of most of the characteristic buildings in Willemstad is of Portuguese origin, and to a lesser extent of Dutch origin. The city is located on the southeast side of Curaçao, on a natural harbor called Schottegat, which is connected to the Caribbean Sea via St. Anna Bay. The boroughs of Otrobanda and Punda lie on either side of the Sint Anna Bay, which have been connected since 1886 by the Queen Emma Bridge (popularly referred to as the Pontbridge). Today, most traffic passes over the Queen Juliana Bridge.
Country houses
Letterhole, Doctor garden, Cut, Rooi Catootje, Pancake and Zuikertuintje. These are just a few of those typical names of the famous Curaçao country houses. Every Curaçaoist and everyone who has ever been on the island knows a few of them or has heard of them in some way. Like many other houses on the island, they are often painted in the most beautiful colors. Most are ocher yellow, but other colors can also be admired. Some small, others large, but all country houses still belong to the special features, the attractions and the cultural heritage of the island of Curaçao. Many of these country houses can still be visited. For more information, go to http://landhuizenvancuracao.info
Letterhole, Doctor garden, Cut, Rooi Catootje, Pancake and Zuikertuintje. These are just a few of those typical names of the famous Curaçao country houses. Every Curaçaoist and everyone who has ever been on the island knows a few of them or has heard of them in some way. Like many other houses on the island, they are often painted in the most beautiful colors. Most are ocher yellow, but other colors can also be admired. Some small, others large, but all country houses still belong to the special features, the attractions and the cultural heritage of the island of Curaçao. Many of these country houses can still be visited. For more information, go to http://landhuizenvancuracao.info
