Willemstad

Willemstad is the capital city of Curaçao in the southern Caribbean Sea, off the Venezuelan coast, part of the Dutch Caribbean. The closest airport is Curacao International that is located in 13 km. The city is a popular destination because of its variety of interesting sights and activities. Tourists here can explore over 700 historic buildings with interesting Dutch architecture, historical spots, lots of museums, and of course local culture and traditions. One of the most popular activities in Willemstad is scuba diving. It is possible to dive here all year round. The dive sites located off Willemstad have something for divers of all levels. The sites are full of marine life, including manta rays, stingrays, eagle rays, turtles, octopi, seahorses, and numerous other species of reef fish. The dive sites consist of reefs, walls, drop-offs, and wrecks. Some of the most popular dive sites around Willemstad are Bapor Kibra, Car Pile, Jan Thiel Baai, Lion's Dive Housereef, Marie Pampoen, Oswaldo's Drop-Off, Pietermaai, Sandy's Plateau, and Superior Producer.