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Curaçao
Willemstad
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Punda
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Punda
4.5
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Fall in love with the historic neighborhood Punda. Streets that are full of life and colors; fantastic murals and colorful building all over the town. Punda is the location of the world famous Handelskade: the waterfront collection of multi-colored buildings that has become Curaçao’s most characteristic image. But there is so much more to discover!
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The area
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Restaurants
291 within 5 kms
Cafe de Tijd Curacao
372
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • Dutch • Bar • Barbecue
Ceviche 91 Curaçao
501
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Peruvian • Latin
La Boheme Curaçao
773
53 m$ • Caribbean • Bar • Cafe
The Captain Bar
233
0.4 km$ • Caribbean • Dutch • Bar
Dal Toro Curaçao
544
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Caribbean • International
5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill
143
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • American • Caribbean • Bar
Gouverneur de Rouville
4,144
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Seafood • International
Old Market - Plasa Bieu
988
0.3 km$ • Caribbean • Cajun & Creole • Vegetarian Friendly
Culture Deli Café
44
0.3 km$ • Caribbean • Cafe • Healthy
Mundo Bizarro
1,066
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Bar • Seafood
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Attractions
107 within 10 kms
Statue Queen Wilhelmina
3
34 mMonuments & Statues
Queen Wilhelmina Park
92
51 mParks
Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue
654
0.1 kmSpeciality Museums
Jewish Cultural Historical Museum
179
0.1 kmHistory Museums
Effy Jewelry
20
0.2 kmShopping Malls
Colourful Willemstad
7
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Art Foundation Curacao Gallery
2
0.1 kmArt Galleries
Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge
7,223
0.3 kmBridges
Fort Amsterdam
176
0.2 kmHistoric Sites • Government Buildings
Statue Dr. Moises Frumencio Da Costa Gomez
4
0.1 kmMonuments & Statues
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See what travellers are saying
  • Monaiv
    San Diego, California96 contributions
    Great Island for Snorkeling and History
    Highly recommend this island in the Caribbean. On our vacation we made Willemstad home base. We filled our days with various trips around the island and then returned each night to many great restaurants. Rental car is a must. The best beaches are a 30-40 minute drive outside of the city. The people of Curacao are warm and welcoming. English is widely spoken and it is also fun to hear all the other languages as well. A great mash up of cultures.
    Visited February 2023
    Written March 10, 2023
  • Mike H
    Phoenix, Arizona2,077 contributions
    Nice Place to Explore
    Wandered around for a couple of hours just looking at things and loving the colorful buildings. Interesting shops and out of the way places to find interesting photos and things. If you love wandering around with no particular place to go this is the place.
    Visited March 2023
    Written March 29, 2023
  • pizzamaynard
    Louisville, Kentucky27 contributions
    Beautiful city with a great feel.
    We were on a cruise and we’re able to stay in curaçao for 12 hours. Absolutely loved their downtown area. It has a great energy with a lot of shops, restaurants and things to do. They were having a big celebration of some sorts while we were there. The city has a great vibe and we will definitely be back. The Rif is an old fort they turned into a mall that’s really cool and the multi colored buildings lining the inlet are stunning. Would have loved to spent more time in the city.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written April 9, 2023
  • Selma T
    3 contributions
    pure delight
    Punda is a pure delight!! The downtown area is simply breathtaking, adorned with an abundance of captivating local artwork. There is a myriad of exceptional restaurants and a plethora of charming shops to explore. Moreover, the area is steeped in fascinating historical treasures.
    Visited June 2023
    Written July 20, 2023
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Alexis J
3 contributions
Very lively and fun
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Beautiful city, parking is a bit of a challenge, but that is to be expected! Wonderful to explore during the day for the shops and at night for the lights and people
Written October 13, 2023
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nh_roots_and_wings
Toronto, Canada102 contributions
Have fun exploring
Jul. 2023
A nice town to wander around - lots of interesting architecture - old, new, rundown, pristine. The Netherlands in the Caribbean.
Written August 11, 2023
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Selma T
3 contributions
pure delight
Jun. 2023
Punda is a pure delight!! The downtown area is simply breathtaking, adorned with an abundance of captivating local artwork. There is a myriad of exceptional restaurants and a plethora of charming shops to explore. Moreover, the area is steeped in fascinating historical treasures.
Written July 20, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Diane B
Rockford, IL51 contributions
Love Punda! ❤️
Apr. 2023 • Couples
Love Punda!! Downtown is stunning! Lots of local art work, great restaurants, lots of shops, and lots of historical stuff.
Written April 16, 2023
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tammyBaltimore_Md
Baltimore, MD2,296 contributions
Beautifully colored buildings
Apr. 2023 • Solo
Cross the bridge to either side of this beautiful unique island, interesting to walk around and check out everything
Written April 15, 2023
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pizzamaynard
Louisville, KY27 contributions
Beautiful city with a great feel.
Apr. 2023 • Family
We were on a cruise and we’re able to stay in curaçao for 12 hours. Absolutely loved their downtown area. It has a great energy with a lot of shops, restaurants and things to do. They were having a big celebration of some sorts while we were there. The city has a great vibe and we will definitely be back. The Rif is an old fort they turned into a mall that’s really cool and the multi colored buildings lining the inlet are stunning. Would have loved to spent more time in the city.
Written April 9, 2023
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Bkbak
Tempe, AZ1,418 contributions
Beautiful
Mar. 2023
This is such a beautiful town in general and this suburb is full of beautiful buildings with Dutch architecture and beautifully colored paints. We were there quite early in the morning and it was so quiet and peaceful.
Written April 2, 2023
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Mike H
Phoenix, AZ2,077 contributions
Nice Place to Explore
Mar. 2023
Wandered around for a couple of hours just looking at things and loving the colorful buildings. Interesting shops and out of the way places to find interesting photos and things. If you love wandering around with no particular place to go this is the place.
Written March 29, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Monaiv
San Diego, CA96 contributions
Great Island for Snorkeling and History
Feb. 2023
Highly recommend this island in the Caribbean. On our vacation we made Willemstad home base. We filled our days with various trips around the island and then returned each night to many great restaurants. Rental car is a must. The best beaches are a 30-40 minute drive outside of the city. The people of Curacao are warm and welcoming. English is widely spoken and it is also fun to hear all the other languages as well. A great mash up of cultures.
Written March 10, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
BobG
Concord, NC11 contributions
Beautiful Town
Jan. 2023
Great place to walk and shop. Always felt safe and welcomed. The floating bridge at night was beautiful.
Written January 31, 2023
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