{"id":9314,"date":"2023-04-07T06:09:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T06:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/?p=9314"},"modified":"2023-07-21T16:44:30","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T16:44:30","slug":"photo-spots-willemstad-curacao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/photo-spots-willemstad-curacao\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Photo Spots in Cura\u00e7ao"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I still can’t seem to stop gushing about all the wonderfulness that is Cura\u00e7ao.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truth be told, I never really thought much about it – I knew it was an island in the Caribbean and part of the Netherland Antilles, but aside from that, it was a pretty blank spot on my map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m so glad I went, though. Whenever a friend asks me what Cura\u00e7ao is like, I always reply by saying “imagine a town in The Netherlands, then splash it with a few buckets of paint, and place it on an island in the Caribbean.” Because guys, that’s exactly what it’s like!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the main reasons that make Curacao worth visiting<\/a>, in my opinion, is how photogenic the island is. From its turquoise waters to the colorful haven that is Willemstad, the entire island is so photogenic that I’m convinced taking a bad picture is an impossible task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I decided then, to put myself up to the task of putting together a post on my favorite photo spots in Willemstad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Queen Emma Bridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Queen Emma Bridge connects the Punda and Otrobanda quarters of Willemstad, overlooking the town to one side and the harbor to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From here, you’ll get the best views of Willemstad’s colorful skyline, which makes it by far, one of Willemstad’s most famous photo spots (for all the right reasons!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to stick around long enough to see the bridge opening and closing for incoming boats to pass through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Scuba Lodge<\/h2>\n\n\n
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You can never go wrong with a pink building, am I right? Scuba Lodge<\/a> is a cute boutique hotel designed for scuba diving enthusiasts, but you don’t need to be a diver to book a room here. If you’re staying elsewhere, make sure to at least pop by to take a few pictures of its pink fa\u00e7ade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn’t stop here, though: The entire street where Scuba Lodge is (Pietermaai St) is lined by all shades of colorful buildings – it’s like a giant color palette waiting to be photographed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/strong> Just a few meters away from Scuba Lodge, there’s a really cool hotel\/eatery called BijBlau<\/a>, this was one of my favorite places to eat in Cura\u00e7ao. They serve healthy meals, great smoothie bowls, and amazing coffee with views of the Caribbean ocean.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Bargestraat Street in Scharloo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bargestraat is a colorful street set in the neighborhood of Scharloo which is known for its art scene, wall murals, and colorful houses. Even though the entire neighborhood is a photographer’s dream, my favorite photo spot here was Bargestraat for sure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another thing I love about this street is that it’s just around the corner from Francis Sling’s workshop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He’s one of Curacao’s most famous painters and is known for being the creative behind a ton of Willemstad’s most famous wall murals (many of which you’ll find by strolling through the neighborhood).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you get hungry while shooting here, pop by at Fleur de Marie Eatery<\/a> – it’s a lovely new brunch spot serving all things healthy (with a Caribbean twist of course!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are some pictures from my visit to Francis Sling’s gallery and brunch at Fleur de Marie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. 3 O’Clock Romance Building<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 I’ve already mentioned Francis Sling’s murals in Willemstad, so of course, I had to give you some pointers as to where to find them! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 3 o’Clock Romance is one of his most famous pieces set right in the heart of Scharloo, just a short walk away from Bargestraat street, so you can easily combine a photo session of these two photo spots in one morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This mural depicts the story of two birds who meet by chance and without setting a date, they both fly to the same spot at the same time where they met the next in hopes to find one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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