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“Family Adventures - Curacao Style” Kids n'Fun
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 32 attractions in Willemstad
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Traveler Description: Old coral reefs exposed when the sea receded.
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Attraction type: Cavern/cave
Address: F. D. Rooseveltweg
Willemstad Netherlands Antilles Willemstad
Curacao

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“Totally Cool!!”
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5 of 5 stars
dannafromcalgary 96 contributions
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Jan 19, 2009

Located just by the airport, these caves were formed below sea level millions of years ago and used by Indians and later escaped slaves to hide. A guide will take you on a 45-minute tour exploring the caves and the limestone formations of stalagmites and stalactites. Photos are allowed at certain times. Clean flushing bathrooms available. Totally cool!! **This place... more

“Interesting”
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4 of 5 stars
lewis01utk 73 contributions
clarksville tennessee
Oct 14, 2008

It's been a few years since we last toured the caves, but we did enjoy our visit. The caves give an insight into the history of how the island was formed. You enter the cave with a tour group by climbing up a series of steps so make sure you are capable of climbing. The caves display many nice formations... more

“History and Beauty”
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5 of 5 stars
andy070806 73 contributions
Columbia, South Carolina
Jul 15, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Admission was $8 per person for an adult. Our tour guide was great…we were the only English speaking people in the group….so during the tour the guide spoke 3 different languages! It was really cool and I know it had to be hard work for him. With the Hato Caves tour you learn how the island of Curacao was formed….and... more

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F. D. Rooseveltweg | Willemstad Netherlands Antilles, Willemstad, Curacao