The nature of Curacao

Colorful birds, crazy ostriches and colorful fish – plus cacti, Mount Christoffel and the water fountains in the north of the island. Explore the flora and fauna of Curacao with us.

The wonderful flora and fauna

In addition to the beaches with turquoise water, you can experience one or two natural spectacles on Curacao that are not available here in Europe. How about loud roaring water shooting up in large fountains behind you? This has selfie and Instagram potential! Or, very quietly, the various cacti that, on the one hand, replace property fences and, on the other hand, are eaten as a local specialty. You have probably never seen so many different ones in real life and especially not in this size.

There are many trees on the fantastic beaches that we don’t know about here in Europe. One only ever grows in one direction, another has given its name to two beaches and the one that smells the best and provides great shade is a fake apple with which you can only have a toxic relationship.

The ultimate early bird is climbing the highest mountain on the island. Hiking on winding paths in different vegetation is very interesting and the last part is a via ferrata that definitely requires sturdy shoes. But there are also said to have been people who completed the tour in flip flops. Others run up and down the mountain 2-3 times in a row for their workout. Anyways – the view from the summit is worth it!

While cruising across the island, you notice a strange stalking bird on the side of the road that is taking a close look at you. Not an ostrich – these birds live fenced in at Ostrich Farm, but a bird of prey. Running is unusual for a bird of prey, but not so for a wara wara. But we have a lot more curious things to tell you about him.

There are lots of other birds that live on Curacao that we don’t have, such as the sugar thief, which really lives up to its name, or the trupial, which sounds so distinctive. This would be a really cool ringtone for your smartphone.

When it comes to nature, water should not be missing, because water is life. A valuable commodity on Curacao. The low groundwater reserves make seawater desalination necessary, an energy-intensive process. The tap water is also drinking water everywhere on the island.

As you read, Curacao has a lot to offer and will certainly delight you as a nature lover.

  • The Doppler Iguana Iguana in the name of Curacao's green iguana is basically correct. That's the scientific name of the rept...

  • The Wara Wara is a bizarre bird and an interesting contemporary at the same time. It makes funny noises and is quite useful,...

My Curacao - all points of interest on a comfortable map

Do you know the answer? We collected 100+ entertaining questions about Curacao. Have fun!

  • Quiz Question

    Is the tap water on Curacao safe to drink?

    Answer

    Yes, you can drink it without hesitation.

    No matter where you turn on a tap on the island, drinking water of the best quality comes out of the tap. The tap water comes from seawater desalination plants.

Have you climbed Mount Christoffel? Then you have earned some relaxation on one of the dream beaches and the associated snorkeling & diving. In the lifestyle category, we tell you about the colorful Caribbean way of life. You’ll find culinary delights in restaurants & bars and in shopping we show you where you can find the best and cheapest deals. Wanna get a secret insider tip? Pssst – click quietly!

Lifestyle
Bars & Restaurants
Nature
Shopping
Relaxed Travelling
Secrets
Diving & Snorkeling

So far nothing for you? Then take a look at our interactive map My Curacao, which can be your guide when you’re on the island. Give it a try! Here are some more reading suggestions from us:

The nature of Curacao

Colorful birds, crazy ostriches and colorful fish – plus cacti, Mount Christoffel and the water fountains in the north of the island. Explore the flora and fauna of Curacao with us.

The wonderful flora and fauna

In addition to the beaches with turquoise water, you can experience one or two natural spectacles on Curacao that are not available here in Europe. How about loud roaring water shooting up in large fountains behind you? This has selfie and Instagram potential! Or, very quietly, the various cacti that, on the one hand, replace property fences and, on the other hand, are eaten as a local specialty. You have probably never seen so many different ones in real life and especially not in this size.

There are many trees on the fantastic beaches that we don’t know about here in Europe. One only ever grows in one direction, another has given its name to two beaches and the one that smells the best and provides great shade is a fake apple with which you can only have a toxic relationship.

The ultimate early bird is climbing the highest mountain on the island. Hiking on winding paths in different vegetation is very interesting and the last part is a via ferrata that definitely requires sturdy shoes. But there are also said to have been people who completed the tour in flip flops. Others run up and down the mountain 2-3 times in a row for their workout. Anyways – the view from the summit is worth it!

While cruising across the island, you notice a strange stalking bird on the side of the road that is taking a close look at you. Not an ostrich – these birds live fenced in at Ostrich Farm, but a bird of prey. Running is unusual for a bird of prey, but not so for a wara wara. But we have a lot more curious things to tell you about him.

There are lots of other birds that live on Curacao that we don’t have, such as the sugar thief, which really lives up to its name, or the trupial, which sounds so distinctive. This would be a really cool ringtone for your smartphone.

When it comes to nature, water should not be missing, because water is life. A valuable commodity on Curacao. The low groundwater reserves make seawater desalination necessary, an energy-intensive process. The tap water is also drinking water everywhere on the island.

As you read, Curacao has a lot to offer and will certainly delight you as a nature lover.

  • The Doppler Iguana Iguana in the name of Curacao's green iguana is basically correct. That's the scientific name of the rept...

  • The Wara Wara is a bizarre bird and an interesting contemporary at the same time. It makes funny noises and is quite useful,...

My Curacao - all highlights on one map

Articles you might be interested in:

Curacao is alive and things are always changing. What has changed since our last visit? How is your experience? Would you please share your personal experiences with us? Feel free to write your comment under this article and follow us on our social media channels. There you can spontaneously share your personal impressions with us and our community – “sharing is caring”. We look forward to your contribution and every new follower!

Have you climbed Mount Christoffel? Then you have earned some relaxation on one of the dream beaches and the associated snorkeling & diving. In the lifestyle category, we tell you about the colorful Caribbean way of life. You’ll find culinary delights in restaurants & bars and in shopping we show you where you can find the best and cheapest deals. Wanna get a secret insider tip? Pssst – click quietly!

My Curacao - all highlights on a map
  • Quiz Question

    Is the tap water on Curacao safe to drink?

    Answer

    Yes, you can drink it without hesitation.

    No matter where you turn on a tap on the island, drinking water of the best quality comes out of the tap. The tap water comes from seawater desalination plants.

link to beaches category
link to lifestyle category
link to bars and restaurants category
– Partner Website –
www.curacaochronicle.com
link to category shopping
link to relaxed traveling category
My Curacao

#withus – our articles at your fingertips on a common map – try it!

link to secrets category
link to snorkeling and diving category
– Partner Website –
divecuracao.info

The nature of Curacao

Colorful birds, crazy ostriches and colorful fish await you on Curacao. Plus a unique nature with cacti, Mount Christoffel and the water fountains in the north of the island. Take a look around and explore the flora and fauna of Curacao with us. In addition, we will take you to the Hato Caves, explore the rugged sea in the far west and look around the island with you.

Nature

The wonderful flora and fauna

In addition to the beaches with turquoise water, you can experience one or two natural spectacles on Curacao that are not available here in Europe. How about loud roaring water shooting up in large fountains behind you? This has selfie and Instagram potential! Or, very quietly, the various cacti that, on the one hand, replace property fences and, on the other hand, are eaten as a local specialty. You have probably never seen so many different ones in real life and especially not in this size.

There are many trees on the fantastic beaches that we don’t know about here in Europe. One only ever grows in one direction, another has given its name to two beaches and the one that smells the best and provides great shade is a fake apple with which you can only have a toxic relationship.

The ultimate early bird is climbing the highest mountain on the island. Hiking on winding paths in different vegetation is very interesting and the last part is a via ferrata that definitely requires sturdy shoes. But there are also said to have been people who completed the tour in flip flops. Others run up and down the mountain 2-3 times in a row for their workout. Anyways – the view from the summit is worth it!

While cruising across the island, you notice a strange stalking bird on the side of the road that is taking a close look at you. Not an ostrich – these birds live fenced in at Ostrich Farm, but a bird of prey. Running is unusual for a bird of prey, but not so for a wara wara. But we have a lot more curious things to tell you about him.

There are lots of other birds that live on Curacao that we don’t have, such as the sugar thief, which really lives up to its name, or the trupial, which sounds so distinctive. This would be a really cool ringtone for your smartphone.

When it comes to nature, water should not be missing, because water is life. A valuable commodity on Curacao. The low groundwater reserves make seawater desalination necessary, an energy-intensive process. The tap water is also drinking water everywhere on the island.

As you read, Curacao has a lot to offer and will certainly delight you as a nature lover.

  • The Doppler Iguana Iguana in the name of Curacao's green iguana is basically correct. That's the scientific name of the rept...

  • The Wara Wara is a bizarre bird and an interesting contemporary at the same time. It makes funny noises and is quite useful,...

My Curacao - all highlights on one map

Articles you might be interested in:

Curacao is alive and things are always changing. What has changed since our last visit? How is your experience? Would you please share your personal experiences with us? Feel free to write your comment under this article and follow us on our social media channels. There you can spontaneously share your personal impressions with us and our community – “sharing is caring”. We look forward to your contribution and every new follower!

Have you climbed Mount Christoffel? Then you have earned some relaxation on one of the dream beaches and the associated snorkeling & diving. In the lifestyle category, we tell you about the colorful Caribbean way of life. You’ll find culinary delights in restaurants & bars and in shopping we show you where you can find the best and cheapest deals. Wanna get a secret insider tip? Pssst – click quietly!

My Curacao - all highlights on a map
  • Quiz Question

    Is the tap water on Curacao safe to drink?

    Answer

    Yes, you can drink it without hesitation.

    No matter where you turn on a tap on the island, drinking water of the best quality comes out of the tap. The tap water comes from seawater desalination plants.

link to beaches category
link to lifestyle section
link to bars and restaurants category
– Partner Website –
divecuracao.info
link to shopping category
link to relaxed traveling category
My Curacao

#withus – our articles at your fingertips on a common map – try it!

link to secrets category
link to snorkeling and traveling
– Partner Website –
www.curacaochronicle.com