Curaçao’s parks, trails and wildlife

Explore Curaçao’s hiking routes, rugged north coast, limestone caves and places to see flamingos and sea turtles.

These six places bring together Curaçao’s inland landscapes and coastal nature. Hike through cactus scrub, follow short routes along wave-battered coves, or look for wildlife in the water and salt flats.

1. Christoffel National Park

   Parks & Nature, Savonet

   Christoffel National Park has eight hiking trails and driving routes through cactus scrub, home to rare white-tailed deer and many bird species. Routes wind around Christoffelberg, the island’s highest peak.

2. Hato Caves

   Parks & Nature, Hato

   At Hato Caves, guided tours pass through limestone formations and an underground pool, with a resident colony of bats. Petroglyphs add an archaeological layer to the visit.

3. Playa Lagun

   Beach, Lagún

   Playa Lagun’s sheltered cove is a reliable place to see sea turtles, and its shore entry draws beginner divers. Fishing boats share the narrow beach with snorkellers.

4. Playa Porto Mari

   Beach, Sint Willibrordus

   Playa Porto Mari combines a double reef for snorkelling with marked walking trails in the surrounding hills. Resident pigs sometimes wander across the sand.

5. Saliña Sint Marie Flamingo Salt Flats (Jan Kok)

   Parks & Nature, Sint Willibrordus

   Flamingos feed at the shallow salt flats of Jan Kok, often close enough to watch from the roadside viewing spots. The sites along the Sint Willibrordus road are free and unfenced.

6. Shete Boka National Park

   Parks & Nature, Westpunt

   Shete Boka National Park’s short walking routes connect rocky inlets, a natural limestone bridge and Boka Pistol blowhole. Several coves are protected sea turtle nesting grounds.