Shete Boca National Park (Nathan Borchelt)
This national park is a great way to view the dramatic ocean environs of Curacao, where the rushing Caribbean comes crashing against the island's tall limestone walls. Sea Turtles also nest here, though seeing is more a wish than a guarantee (the entrance fee goes toward protecting their nesting environment).

 
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Expert Review of Shete Boca National Park

Parks and Outdoors Review of Shete Boca National Park

Away Travel Expert: Lynne Sullivan
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ParksExpert Rating 5.0 out of 5 Recommended for:
Day Hiking,Nature,Sustainable Travel
Parks and OutdoorsExpert Tips & Helpful Hints
  • It's possible to drive along dirt roads in the park, but two loop trails take hikers closer to seaside views.
  • The trail to Boca Pistol provides an opportunity for a glimpse of sea turtles' hidden breeding grounds.
  • Several species of seabirds and lizards are active in the park, especially during the early morning and late afternoon.
Shete Boca means "seven coves" in Curaçao's unofficial language, Papiamento. The coves or bays carved into the coastline at this national park on the windswept northeast coast shelter nesting turtles and offer remarkable sea views. Marked paths

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Parking: Daily, 9-5
Price: Nominal entry fee

Visitor Information


Telephone Number: 864 0444
Price Information: Nominal entry fee
The details, dates, and prices mentioned here were accurate at the time of publication.

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