Your wedding guests will love the opportunity to travel to Curacao for your wedding and experience everything the magical Caribbean island has to offer!
The beautiful beaches, activities, popular attractions and unique culture provides the perfect vacation for anyone.
When planning a destination wedding it’s nice to provide all guests with a map of the island and a list of the best things to do and see!
Giving them this guidance will help them decide what to check out during their free time.
You’ll also have comfort in knowing your guests are having fun while you’re enjoying time with your fiance before the wedding or your new husband after the wedding. Guests will most likely stay a few days and are sure to enjoy themselves and remember your wedding forever!
Best Beaches
One of the most popular beaches in Curacao is Playa Cas Abou. It’s a clean beach for sunbathing on the beautiful white sand and taking a dip in the clear warm water! There is parking, however, they do charge a small fee to enter the beach.
The beach is full service, offering chair rentals, bathrooms and a snack bar. It’s also a nice spot for snorkeling! Most of your Curacao wedding groups will look forward to some relaxation and peace during their time on the island, and this is a perfect location for that!
Knip Bay is another gorgeous spot in Curacao. The inlet located on the western side of the island provides some of the best snorkeling! You’ll find isolated coves and cliffs and it feels very secluded. Admission is free and there are some great views and photo opportunities!
Swimming with Dolphins
For Curacao wedding groups that are interested in doing a unique and fun activity that they can’t do everywhere, recommend swimming with dolphins! At the Curacao Dolphin Academy you’ll be able to interact with them and have a very memorable experience!
At Curacao Dolphin Academy you’ll encounter Bottlenose Dolphins. They’ll give you a ride and a kiss! There are five different programs that guests can choose from. On the “Open Water Dolphin Dive” the dolphins will swim with you in the open ocean while exploring the reefs and marine life!
Another option is “Dolphin Swim” where you’ll be able to swim with them in the lagoon. This is a fun option for groups of 6 or less. This activity might end up being the highlight of your wedding guests vacation!
National Park
If Curacao wedding groups want to take a break from the beach or water, Shete Boka National Park is a great place for them to check out! It’s a beautiful place for a nice walk and some pictures.
The views in this national park are breathtaking and you can definitely spend a few hours here. You’ll even see water spraying up from the sea and you can explore some caves! Wedding guests will enjoy the hike.
Another popular park in Curacao is Christoffel National Park. Here you’ll find Mount Christoffel, which is one of the best places to hike on the island. The trail is marked and once you reach the top, you’ll be in awe of the amazing view!
Even when you’re on vacation it’s nice to get some exercise. It’s also nice to explore everything the island has to offer. Going on a hike in Curacao is a perfect group activity. You’ll all feel accomplished at the end!
Sightseeing
One of the best places to go for some sightseeing in Curacao is the capital, Willemstad. The architecture and culture is so pretty and unique! If you go to Handelskade Street you’ll see the harbor lined with bright 18th century buildings.
Handelskade is a wonderful and scenic place for shopping and dining. It’s so picturesque and can be enjoyed during the day or at night! You’ll have a great view of the boats and other sightseeing attractions, such as Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge.
Queen Juliana Bridge is another popular sightseeing attraction. Queen Juliana Bridge is the highest in the Caribbean and provides some amazing views of the island, especially Willemstad!
Hato Caves is another must see while wedding guests are visiting Willemstad. Coral reefs are exposed when the sea recedes! You can take a 30 minute guided tour of the caves to learn all about the history. You will be mesmerized by the beauty of this location!
Curacao wedding groups will have a memorable experience at your destination wedding and enjoy a nice vacation for themselves as well. There is something to do for everyone! For history buffs there are museums, for golf lovers there are gorgeous courses and for those that just want to relax there are beautiful beaches!