Caribbean Islands - Curacao (PDF Chapter)
This is the Curaçao chapter from Lonely Planet’s Caribbean Islands guide-book.
With its delightful Dutch colonial architecture, bustling commercial capital and excellent his-tory museums, go-go Curaçao feels like a little piece of Europe on the edge of the Caribbean, with glorious hidden beaches, amazing onshore snorkeling and diving, and a wild windward coast.
- discover the Dutch colonial architecture and rich local culture in the busy port town of Wil-lemstad
- maps
- go straight from the beach to the reef (no boat required!) for amazing diving and snorkel-ing
- transport
- follow two underwater snorkel trails to discover Playa Portomari’s unique double reef
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Willemstad & around, Willibrordus & Around, West End, Understand Curaçao, History, Peoples & Cultures, Landscape & Wildlife, Survival Guide.

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