With shimmering waters and sparkling shores, life is a beach in Curaçao! Snorkel, kayak or sunbathe on one of the many beaches, or stretch your sea legs exploring other island highlights.

Shopping centers abound in Willemstad, Punda and Salinas. There is also a floating market! Visitors can choose from a wonderful selection of European clothing, French perfumes, Japanese electronics, Irish crystal, English china, fine Italian leathers, Chinese embroidered linen tablecloths, Indonesian batik clothing and accessories.

Visitors can actually be on the bridge as it opens on a hinge to let ships and boats pass.

If you’re interested in swimming with dolphins in the sea, the Curaçao Dolphin Academy offers fun and educational programs worth exploring.

Take a day trip to Klein Curaçao Island—a perfect spot to snorkel around shipwrecks, lounge on beaches, take a boat tour or see the lighthouse.

Leave no stone unturned as you explore a city of colorful island architecture, plentiful market stalls, a floating market and fabulous restaurants.

The Queen Juliana Bridge is the highest bridge in the Caribbean—an impressive architectural feat.

This destination is marked by eye-popping colors thanks to its beautifully painted Dutch buildings dating as far back as the 1600s. Walk along the shaded harbor waterfront or browse local shops and restaurants.

Feed ostriches at this eco-friendly farm that offers guided jeep tours, a restaurant and gift shop.

Be led on an exploration of cave paintings and natural formations in underground wonders.

Take a self-guided tour of this town across the island from Punda and take in its colorful Dutch buildings, shops and restaurants.

Experience hands-on encounters with sea lions, sharks, stingrays and flamingos. See a dolphin show or board a boat with an all-glass lower level for outstanding views of fish, turtles and other sea life.