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Floating Market

Willemstad

Copyright: CP Hoffman/CC BY-SA 2.0/Flickr
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Floating Market

The Floating Market made its name when Venezuelan merchants began docking their boats to vend fresh produce. While it might not bustle as it once did, it still houses a smattering of vendors, and offers a delightful waterfront vista. A stroll eastward, past Queen Wilhelmina Bridge, leads to the New Market, where your quest for tropical treasures can continue.

Useful Information

  • Address: Sha Caprileskade, Punda, Willemstad
  • More Info: www.uncommoncaribbean.com/curacao/curacao-floating-market

Shopping

From global brand offerings to signature liquor, not to mention the cherished iguana and Chichi doll souvenirs — in Willemstad, it's definitely worth carving out the time to explore the comprehensive malls and the vibrant street-side souvenir shops.

Renaissance Mall & Rif Fort Copyright: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels
Renaissance Mall & Rif Fort
Renaissance Mall offers a full day's worth of entertainment only a few minutes' walk from the Mega Pier cruise port. It houses a wide selection of stores from clothing to souvenirs, and you can also catch a movie at the cinema or try your luck at the casino. And when you are famished by …
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Nena Sanchez Gallery Copyright: Kattiel/CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
Nena Sanchez Gallery
Nena Sanchez, a native of Curaçao, drew inspiration from the Dutch Caribbean world for decades. Her artworks, brimming with the symbols and vivacious colours of her homeland, have journeyed globally over the years. By visiting Nena's gallery, you can delve into the artist's oeuvre and even purchase some of her Caribbean-inspired …
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Floating Market Copyright: CP Hoffman/CC BY-SA 2.0/Flickr
Floating Market
The Floating Market made its name when Venezuelan merchants began docking their boats to vend fresh produce. While it might not bustle as it once did, it still houses a smattering of vendors, and offers a delightful waterfront vista. A stroll eastward, past Queen Wilhelmina Bridge, leads to the New Market, where your quest …
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Copperstone Copyright: Yunus Tuğ/Pexels
Copperstone
Find your favourite model of Curaçao's most iconic souvenir, Skadey cat, at this family-owned business selling the cheerful keepsakes created by Dhan Art. All the feline statuettes are hand-painted, each in its own way representing the colours and symbols of the city — and it's well worth browsing the rest of the merchandise, …
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Sambil Mall Copyright: Karla Rivera/Unsplash
Sambil Mall
Sambil is the largest shopping centre in Curaçao, just a 10 minutes' drive from the centre to the west of Willemstad. It houses shops with over a hundred brands, a food court featuring cuisines from around the world, and plenty of entertainment options including a bowling alley, an interactive park for kids, and the …
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