Willemstad is home to both the Caribbean island of Curacao's capitol and its major port. For cruise ship passengers, it's a short walk to the Rif Fort, a 19th century historic fort which has been restored and is now a part of the Renaissance Mall. The area has plenty of shopping and dining options plus views from the fort. Those ready for a little more exercise can cross the Queen Emma Bridge, a pontoon bridge, to see the city's colorful buildings and find an even bigger selection of retail stores.
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We had enough extra time after our snorkel excursion to stroll around both the port area and the city of Willemstad in Curacao.
Fun fact: Even before crossing the Queen Emma Bridge, everyone notices the brightly colored buildings of Willemstad. It's that feature and more that helped the city earn status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fun fact: Even before crossing the Queen Emma Bridge, everyone notices the brightly colored buildings of Willemstad. It's that feature and more that helped the city earn status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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