The historic Rif Fort
Today the structure features bars, restaurants, shops, and a memorable view, back when it was built–in 1828– it was meant to keep the capital safe from perilous pirates and other assorted enemies. It would also go on to be a brothel, a prison, and a police station.
Off-island excursions
Take the two-hour catamaran tour to tropical Klein Curaçao, or even Little Curaçao, a coral atoll with beaches and an abandoned pink lighthouse built in the 1850s.
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