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Hato Caves


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 32 attractions in Willemstad
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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5 of 5 stars
HRH0fOC   6 contributions
Orange County, CA
Aug 3, 2009

This was the only trip I did on Curacao that was worth it! The place is very well run and very clean. The guide was very knowledgeable and the caves are amazing! Please don't miss this great adventure. more

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5 of 5 stars
dannafromcalgary   105 contributions
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Jan 19, 2009
2
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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

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4 of 5 stars
lewis01utk   73 contributions
clarksville tennessee
Oct 14, 2008
2
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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

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5 of 5 stars
andy070806   79 contributions
Columbia, South Carolina
Jul 15, 2008
3
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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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4 of 5 stars
maldonado22   1 contribution
Pto. Rico
Oct 29, 2009

Visité este lugar el 21 de oct.09 con mi esposa. Viajamos en transporte público y la excursión estuvo tremenda. El... more

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