Historic Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Rif Fort
During your trip to Willemstad, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Rif Fort. Stroll along the seaside or visit the casinos in this romantic area.
Handelskade
After visiting Handelskade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Willemstad. Visit the shops and casinos in this romantic area.
Fort Nassau
Find out about the history of Willemstad when you take a trip to Fort Nassau. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Governors Palace
After visiting Governors Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Willemstad. Visit the shops and casinos in this romantic area.
Renaissance Shopping Mall
During your trip to Willemstad, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Renaissance Shopping Mall. Stroll along the seaside or visit the casinos in this romantic area.
Queen Emma Bridge
After visiting Queen Emma Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Willemstad. Visit the shops and casinos in this romantic area.
Activities
Guided Tour at the Curaçao Liqueur Distillery
Sunset Sailing Cruise with premium drinks and bites
Swimming with sea turtles with the Award Winner 2023 & 2024
Sunset Cruise Party - All-Inclusive Experience
Curacao Atv tour West Adventure
Our pick of the best Historic Center Hotel Deals
Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao All-Inclusive Resort, Curio by Hilton
This is the best hotel! I will definitely come back here again. The food is fresh and delicious, the beach is clean, the room is spotless, and the staff are polite and friendly. Most of the guests are Europeans - impressively courteous and well-mannered people. This is the most comfortable place ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Rif at Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao All-Inclusive, Curio by Hilton
Good
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Renaissance Wind Creek Curacao Resort
The staff were great and wonderful. Isabel, cook at the Nautilus was wonderful, friendly and always had a smile on her face. he eggs and egg omelets were the best.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Curacao
Room was excellent and the staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Elements Hotel & Shops
The clean room, front desk staff and complimentary water were great. I enjoyed the fact that it was close to everything along with accommodating restaurants in working distance.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Art Hotel Curacao - Adults Only
The staff was amazing! The staff was helpful, kind, attentive and professional! The rooms were clean, the water pressure was great and the air conditioning was always working. The food was very tasty and the drinks were awesome. There were so many restaurants and a lot of shopping in the area within ...
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center
Punda
Shopping, seaside views and scuba diving highlight some of the noteworthy features of Punda. Make a stop by Postal Museum or Fort Amsterdam while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Koralengebied
Though Koralengebied may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kura Hulanda Museum and Renaissance Shopping Mall.
Scharloo
Unique features of Scharloo include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Curaçao Maritime Museum or Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao while you're exploring the area.
Pietermaai District
Pietermaai District is known for its beautiful seaside views, and you can make a stop by Jewish Cultural Historical Museum and Floating Market while in the area.
Otrobanda
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Otrobanda. A stop by Renaissance Shopping Mall or Rif Fort might round out your trip.
Colon
If you're spending some time in Colon, Curaçao Museum and Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao are top sights worth seeing.
