Stretching from the Breezes Hotel to the eastern tip of the island is this unofficially protected area. Currently, the law does not make it a designated marine preserve, but they are working towards that goal and continue to remain vigilant in keeping the area pristine.
The park covers a total area of 1482 acres of reef systems and 1077.4 acres of inner bays.
The marine park was established in 1983 and is well-known for its great snorkeling, diving and educational opportunities. Here, visitors may encounter sea turtles, rays, sharks, barracudas, more than 350 species of fish, and 65 species of coral.
Located on the island of Curacao, Curacao Marine Park happily welcomes residents and guests who are rooming on this part of the island. But even if you aren't staying in this location, you are free to drop by to enjoy a great time. From this location, Willemstad is to the northwest.
And, one of the most enjoyable possibilities while spending a few hours exploring the area is eating a dish at a restaurant within traveling distance of the wildlife reservation. Jun Sushi, which sells Asian fare, is also the closest restaurant to the nature preserve. The restaurant is only about four miles from the nature preserve, so stop in and dig in! Also within reach, you'll come across options such as Seasons Restaurant and Tinto Restaurant so if you're lucky, at least one of these close by eateries will delight the whole party.
Other kinds of nearby attractions include Fort Beekenburg, which is five miles away the vicinity of Willemstad. You might also want to think about making the trip to Curacao Sea Aquarium, which is another attraction in the area.
With a selection of nearby activities, you'll never get bored. The attractions closest to this location are found in the following table.
Attraction | Type | Distance | Direction | Location |
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Fort Beekenburg | Historic Site | 4.8 mi. (8.2 km) | NW | 5.1 mi. East-Southeast of Willemstad |
Curacao Sea Aquarium | Other Attraction | 7.1 mi. (4.4 km) | NW | 2.7 mi. Southeast of Willemstad |
Dolphin Academy Curacao | Other Attraction | 7.1 mi. (4.3 km) | NW | 2.7 mi. Southeast of Willemstad |
Curacao Ostrich Farm | -- | 7.1 mi. (10.9 km) | N | 6.8 mi. East of Willemstad |
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