Attraction: Christoffel National Park

Christoffel National Park's 1,239-foot Mt. Christoffel, the island's highest point (Nathan Borchelt)

Christoffel National Park is comprised of three former plantations and features 20 miles of trails full of flora and fauna. Some of the park's protected wildlife includes iguanas, rabbits, donkeys, white-tail deer, and several species of birds. The park is dominated by 1,240-foot Mount Christoffel, the tallest point on Curacao and a (relatively) popular day hike (expect the aescent to take about two hours. But there's a lot to explore in this 4,500-acre park.

 

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Expert Review of Christoffel National Park

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Travel Review of Christoffel National Park

Away Travel Editor: Nathan Borchelt

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Editor Tips & Helpful Hints

• The jungle is dense, so stick to one of the four marked hiking paths, or take a vehicle tour. Maps for both can be found at the visitor area (currently under renovation). You can also pre-arrange for park ranger-led jeep or horseback-riding tours.
• If you're going to climb Mount Christoffel, bring lots of water and avoid the middle of the day, when the sun is at its strongest.

Parks and Outdoors Review of Christoffel National Park

Away Travel Expert: Lynne Sullivan

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Birding,Day Hiking,Horseback Riding,Nature,Scenic Drives,Sustainable Travel

Parks and OutdoorsExpert Tips & Helpful Hints

• Get to the park early. Monday through Saturday hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., but no one is allowed to enter later than 2:30 p.m. Sunday hours are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the last entry at 1:30 p.m.
• Eight hiking trails, designated easy to difficult, take visitors into every part of the park.
• Horseback riding and jeep tours must be booked in advance; reservations fill quickly when a cruise ship is in port and during peak tourist season.

Christoffel is Curaçao's largest and most popular park, and the island's nature showcase. The desert-like terrain is home to a vast diversity of wildlife and plants, and a network of trails and driving routes leads through flat countryside;

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Christoffel is Curaçao's largest and most popular park, and the island's nature showcase. The desert-like terrain is home to a vast diversity of wildlife and plants, and a network of trails and driving routes leads through flat countryside; past historic structures; out to the coast; and up Christoffelberg, the island's highest point at 1,239 feet. Several protected wildlife species are found nowhere else in the world, including a type of small deer, two kinds of harmless snakes, and an indigenous breed of owl. Historically, the park has housed Arawak tribes, plantation owners, and runaway slaves, and each group has left a mark. A tour with a knowledgeable guide brings that history to life. Nature lovers will want to explore the park slowly, either on foot or horseback. Jeeps allow visitors to access areas that cannot be reached by standard cars.

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Family Review of Christoffel National Park

Away Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

FamilyExpert Rating Recommended for:
Children aged 6 - 12 and 13 - 17

FamilyExpert Tips & Helpful Hints

• Book jeep tours ahead of time.
• Arrive early, as the park feels very hot by noon.

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Address:
Savonet
Savonet Z/N
(outside of Willemstad)
Netherlands

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