Punda Travel Guide
Willemstad





Popular places to visit

Governors Palace
After visiting Governors Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Willemstad. Visit the casinos and shops in this romantic area.
Handelskade
After visiting Handelskade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Willemstad. Visit the casinos and shops in this romantic area.
Fort Amsterdam
You can find out about the history of Willemstad with a stop at Fort Amsterdam. Visit the shops and casinos in this romantic area.
Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue
Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue is just one of the places to see in Willemstad, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and casinos in this romantic area.
Postal Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Postal Museum during your trip to Willemstad. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this romantic area.
Floating Market
You can do some window-shopping at Floating Market during your trip to Willemstad.
Things to do

Guided Tour at the Curaçao Liqueur Distillery

Island Treasures: Caves, Turtles and Turquoise Beach Break

Willemstad: Half-Day Hato Caves, Flamingos, & Beach Tour

Klein Curaçao Tour on a Catamaran Yacht

Curacao Atv tour West Adventure

Klein Curacao Day Trip with Premium Open Bar and BBQ-Lunch
Top hotels in Punda

Elements Hotel & Shops
The room was clean, rooftop bar and music was good. The hallways need the carpets cleaned desperately!
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

San Marco Hotel & Casino
Room 414 has a sewer issue. The room smelled by sewer water. Be ware. It needs to be addressed asap. I think they know.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Majestic City Suites & Beach Hotel

Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao All-Inclusive Resort, Curio by Hilton
Rooms weren’t cleaned efficiently on a Daily basis. They would replenish towels and make the bed at best. The food at the Buffett was very good. The food was good in every restaurant but the service was terrible. It always felt like you were inconveniencing the staff by asking for a drink. They did ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Curacao Marriott Beach Resort
We had a great stay at this property. The rooms were clean. Shower was a little under the weather. We did have an issue with check in. It took 3 extra hours to get our room. Not ideal after a long travel day, but after that it was a very nice week.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

The Kontiki
After staying at this facility over the weekend I would rate it a 6/10. I stayed in one of the suites which was nice and clean. Anyone traveling and staying there would just need to bring an adapter to be able to plug in there electronics for charging. My wifi and tv also either went in and out or ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Punda

Historic Center
While visiting Historic Center, you might make a stop by sights like Renaissance Shopping Mall and Rif Fort.

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 Fort Amsterdam and Jewish Cultural Historical Museum while in the area.

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.

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.
