East Side Tour and Sea-Aquarium
East Side Tour and Sea-Aquarium
Curacao is an island rich with history, unique attractions, and breathtaking scenery. Enjoy this fun tour as you venture across the the island to enjoy amazing views, a trip to a local distillery, and time at the famous Mambo Beach or the Sea Aquarium.
Begin your day with a scenic drive past St. Anna Bay, an inlet that divides the capital city Willemstad into two separate regions. Enjoy views of the Riffort, a fort built in 1828 to protect the city that is now home to numerous restaurants and shops. Next you'll see the unusual Queen Emma Bridge, a beautiful floating pontoon bridge that moves to allow vessels to enter the bay. Your experienced guide will regale you with historical facts about the buildings, forts, and bridges as you drive through the city.
Thereafter, you'll journey across the Queen Juliana Bridge, the highest bridge in the Caribbean and make a stop to take some photos of the panoramic views of the bay. Soon after, you'll arrive at the plantation house Chobolobo for a tour of the liqueur factory, where you can see how authentic Blue Curacao Liqueur is made while enjoying some tasty samples.
The next leg brings you to Table Mountain and Spanish Water viewpoint, where you can take more photos of the magnificent harbor and hear your guide's telling of the island's discovery.
Finish your tour with a visit to the world famous Sea Aquarium, home to thousands of unique aquatic species, or, if you prefer, enjoy the waters and sand at Mambo Beach. Be sure to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera, and swimwear if you choose to top off your day at the beach.