Willemstad, Curaçao, is an incredibly beautiful and colorful Dutch colony in the Caribbean with some of the prettiest beaches in the world!
![The colorful buildings of the Handelskade in Willemstad, Curaçao](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Curacao-535.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
The Caribbean island of Curaçao had been on my bucket list of places to travel to for nearly 10 years. I always wanted to see those famous colorful dutch buildings in Willemstad and visit their beautiful beaches. Thankfully I got to do both and have a wonderful time of relaxation and adventure while there.
While I was there, I did a lot of snorkeling by the reef. I was able to capture a lot of awesome underwater photos of the sea life I posted here: Underwater Photography Of The Tropical Fish And Coral Reefs of Curaçao. Apart from exploring underwater, I also explored Handelskade. It was such a neat and colorful place. I had never been anywhere like that place.
![Willemstad, Curaçao from the air](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Curacao-745.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Curaçao International Airport](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Curacao-021.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![A palm tree in Curaçao](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Curacao-222.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
Willemstad
![Willemstad, Curaçao](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Curacao-528.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![The Handelskade from the Queen Juliana Bridge](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Curacao-027.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![A street in Willemstad, Curaçao](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Curacao-531.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Willemstad, Curaçao](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Curacao-537.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![The Queen Juliana Bridge going over St. Anna Bay in Curaçao](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Curacao-546.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
Handelskade, Willemstad
![Handelskade, Willemstad, Curaçao](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Curacao-538.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Handelskade, Willemstad, Curaçao](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Curacao-549.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Willemstad, Curaçao](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Curacao-564.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Handelskade, Willemstad, Curaçao](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Curacao-576.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
Playa Porto Marie
Was the first beach I visited. It was right in-between these small lush green mountains. I had never seen anything like it.
![Playa Porto Marie in Curaçao](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Curacao-624.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
Playa Kenepa Grandi (Knip Beach)
Knip Beach was my favorite. I stayed a while here under a cabana and went in and out of the Caribbean waters. I loved it here so much I did not want to leave.
![Playa Kenepa Grandi (Knip Beach) in Curaçao](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Curacao-605.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Playa Kenepa Grandi (Knip Beach) in Curaçao](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Curacao-609.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)
![Playa Kenepa Grandi (Knip Beach) at Sunset in Curaçao](https://emprubyub2a.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Curacao-621A.jpg?lossy=1&quality=85&webp=85&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1)