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6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Willemstad, Curaçao

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The deserted lighthouse.

Willemstad, Curaçao

Klein Curaçao

Shipwrecks, ruins, and turtles are all that remain on this haunting Caribbean ghost island.

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Added by Luke J Spencer

The Abandoned Pietermaai Mansions

Willemstad, Curaçao

The Abandoned Pietermaai Mansions

The mouldering manses of wealthy colonials still pock the streets of a Curaçao neighborhood.

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Added by Luke J Spencer

The Wreck of Air Aruba P4-YSA

Willemstad, Curaçao

The Wreck of Air Aruba P4-YSA

Like something out of a pulp adventure, this abandoned plane wreck is slowly being retaken by the Caribbean jungle.

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Added by Luke J Spencer

Willemstad, Curaçao

Curaçao's Sand-Floored Synagogue

The oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas.

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Added by taotaoholmes

Synagogue Mikvé Israel-Emanuel

Willemstad, Curaçao

Synagogue Mikvé Israel-Emanuel

This centuries old synagogue has a great deal of rich mahogany woodwork yet a floor made of sand.

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Added by EricGrundhauser

Williwood Sign

Willemstad, Curaçao

Williwood Sign

This tiny tropical village was sick of anonymity so the locals made this sign, which actually changed the name of the town.

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Added by LaTortueNoire

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