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Things to Do

If you are a diver, the Marazul House Reef is amazing.  Through our many years of diving the house reef, we have seen so much varied sea life right in front of Marazul.  There are two entrances into the sea, north and south.  You are just steps away from the north entrance. Both snorkelers and divers enjoy going into the sea right in front of Marazul.  You can also dive and snorkel the local beaches.

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If diving or snorkeling is not your thing, you can relax by the pool.  The beautiful Bougainvillea and palm trees set the tone for a relaxing day.  Bird watchers will enjoy the hummingbirds, bananaquits, troupials, and brown-throated parakeets as well as numerous other colorful birds.  There are lounge chairs surrounding the pool as well as a gazebo with lounge chairs for those who prefer not to sunbathe. 

 

We strongly suggest you rent a car for the length of your stay.  There are so many beautiful beaches to visit.  There are a few beaches within easy walking distance but there are many other beaches that are just a short drive away from the townhome. There are also hiking trails and parks you may want to experience.  We also have several restaurants within walking distance but as with the beaches, there are many others that you will need a car to experience.  A trip to Willemstad for sightseeing and shopping is a fun way to spend a day or a few hours.  Once in Willemstad, take a photo of the colorful buildings along the waterfront.  Shop at the Renaissance Mall which is partly located within the walls of the historic Rif Fort.  Take a break from shopping and dine along the Handelskade waterfront in the Punda district and watch the Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge swing open for the ships coming in and out of the harbor. It is an interesting and fun way to enjoy your lunch.

Diving and Snorkeling

If you are a diver, the Marazul House Reef is amazing.  Through our many years of diving the house reef, we have seen so much varied sea life right in front of Marazul.  There are two entrances into the sea, north and south.  You are just steps away from the north entrance.

After your dive, there are two dive rinse tanks conveniently located right next to the pool.  Then, you can rinse your body at the outside shower by the pool.

Both snorkelers and divers enjoy going into the sea right in front of Marazul.  The shore diving on Curacao is easy and convenient.​

There are two dive shops conveniently located close to Marazul Dive Resort.  Go West Diving is on Playa Kalki.  Sublime Diving is right next door at Rancho El Sobrino.​

Renting a Car

​We strongly suggest you rent a car for the length of your stay.  There are so many beautiful beaches to visit.  There are a few beaches within easy walking distance but there are many other beaches that are just a short drive away from the townhome. There are also hiking trails and parks you may want to experience.  We also have several restaurants within walking distance but as with the beaches, there are many others that you will need a car to experience.  A trip to Willemstad for sightseeing and shopping is a fun way to spend a day or a few hours.  Once in Willemstad, take a photo of the colorful buildings along the waterfront.  Shop at the Renaissance Mall which is partly located within the walls of the historic Rif Fort.  Take a break from shopping and dine along the Handelskade waterfront in the Punda district and watch the Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge swing open for the ships coming in and out of the harbor. It is an interesting and fun way to enjoy your lunch.

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The Pool

​If diving or snorkeling is not your thing, you can relax by the pool.  The beautiful Bougainvillea and palm trees set the tone for a relaxing day.  Bird watchers will enjoy the hummingbirds, bananaquits, troupials, and brown-throated parakeets as well as numerous other colorful birds.  There are lounge chairs surrounding the pool as well as a gazebo with lounge chairs for those who prefer not to sunbathe. â€‹

The Beaches

Driving Distances:

Playa Forti - 1 min, 350 m (could easily walk this in 5 - 10 min,  depending on pace)

Playa Grandi - 3 min, 1.1 km

Playa Kalki - 5 min, 2.1 km

Grote Knip - 8 min, 5.2 km

Kleine Knip - 7 min, 4.1 km

Playa Jeremi - 8 min, 5.0 km

Playa Lagun - 9 min, 6.2 km

Santa Cruz - 12 min, 8.6 km

Cas Abao - 28 min, 22 km

Porto Marie - 34 min, 29 km

Daaibooi - 31 min, 28 km

Restaurants

Within walking distance:

Playa Forti 

Cactus Cafe (next door at Rancho's)

Blue View

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Drive to:

Sol Food, Westpunt

Isabella Off the Beach, Westpunt

Discover Lagun Restaurant

Bahia Beach Bar, Lagun

Shelterrock Paradise, near Barber

DeBuurvrouw, near Grote Berg

Bali Restaurant, Grote Berg

De Visserij, Piscadera

Other Information

Hato Airport is 40 minutes away, 37 km.

 

There is a gas station in Barber as well as in Tera Cora.

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Shete Boka National Park is a must see.   

9 min, 5.4 km​

Centrum Market  - 39 min, 37 km

Esperamos - 38 min, 36 km

New California Supermarket, Tera Cora - 

  27 min, 25 km

​There are also small markets in Barber.

   16 min, 16 km

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