Willemstad Walking Route: Riffort Fort to Queen Emma Bridge
Explore Willemstad's historic core along a 2.4 km route featuring the capital's most iconic landmarks. Visit Riffort Historic Fort and its defensive Fort Walls, then walk through the colorful Otrobanda and Punda districts, connected by the iconic Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge in Curaçao.
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- Places
- Start
- Willemstad Capital
- End
- Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge
- Stops
- 6
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Willemstad Capital — Capital city with multiple restaurant options
- Riffort Historic Fort — Fort established in 1828, now with restaurants and bars
- Fort Walls — Historic fort built around 1600s, visible from Riffort area
- Otrobanda District — Residential side of Willemstad
- Punda District — Historic district with Dutch colonial architecture
- Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge — Unique floating bridge from 1888 that swings open, connects Otrobanda and Punda
Useful for your trip
- Where to stay
- Sandals Royal Curaçao offers butler suites with one-bedroom layouts featuring spacious living rooms, patios, premium mini bars with alcohol, and spa-like bathrooms with central bathtubs.
- Where to stay
- Accommodation prices at Sandals Royal Curaçao start around $350 per night, with butler suites around $750 per night, and luxury beachfront bungalows with private pools available over $1,000 per night.
- Where to stay
- Sandals Royal Curaçao provides butler service with assigned butlers available via phone, complimentary champagne upon arrival, and Dutch bicycles for exploring the large resort.
- Food
- All-inclusive Sandals Royal Curaçao features multiple food trucks on property, beachside cabanas with complimentary coolers stocked with beer and champagne, and various dining options.
- Food
- Guests staying 7+ nights in butler suites receive a dine-out program with transportation to restaurants in Willemstad and $250 US spending credit per room.
- Food
- Number 10 Kuras restaurant in Willemstad features a natural forest setting with menu items including truffle sandwiches, tuna burgers, and chicken and waffles.
- Tip
- Sandals Royal Curaçao beach includes kayaking and water sports, snorkeling from shore where tropical fish are visible, and a large main swimming beach with cabanas.
- Tip
- The resort features two large pools with one having a glass wall viewing section, allowing you to see swimmers underwater.
- Tip
- Curaçao has distinctive blue-colored waters known as 'Curaçao Blue,' which is also the name of a local liqueur with vibrant blue coloring.
- Food
- Chill beer is a Caribbean premium ale brewed in Curaçao and available at Sandals Royal Curaçao.
Video on this route
Curacao's Perfect All Inclusive Experience! 🇨🇼 Sandals Royal Curaçao