Shete Boka National Park is the smaller of the two national parks on Curaçao. It’s just north of Christoffel National Park.
Christoffel National Park (Christoffelpark) is the largest of two national parks on the island of Curaçao. It features hiking trails, wildlife, and Mount Christoffel.
This is my guide on what to see on Curaçao outside the city of Willemstad. Keep reading for some of the island’s most popular and hidden attractions. Not included are the two national parks on the island – Christoffel and Shete Boka – and stuff we didn’t have a chance to do such as the Curaçao Sea Aquarium.
Taparcal is a tiny village just 15 minutes from Belén de Umbría. It’s set beautifully on a small mountain ridge with incredible views in every direction. It’s located within the UNESCO World Heritage listed Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia.
Muradiye Falls (Muradiye Şelalesi) is an impressive natural site in Eastern Anatolia about halfway between Van and Doğubayazıt. They’re worth a stop if you’re driving through the area.
San Félix is a village belonging to the municipality of Salamina in the Coffee Region of Colombia. It boasts a beautiful landscape featuring the world’s largest wax palm forest.
Umbría Valley, located halfway between Belén de Umbría and Mistrató in the department of Risaralda, Colombia, has a couple places to visit.
The magical Cocora Valley is the home of Colombia’s national tree and symbol, the wax palm. This tall endangered palm dots the landscape of this extension to Los Nevados National Park, which is a popular day trip from nearby Salento.
Santa Cruz and Savaneta are two districts making up the central part of Aruba. They feature some popular natural and historic attractions.
Arikok National Park covers almost 20% of Aruba. It protects the original natural landscape of Aruba as well as important cultural and historical sites. The park was officially established in 2000.