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Hato Caves

F. D. Rooseveltweg | Willemstad Netherlands Antilles, Willemstad, Curacao
Ranked #10 of 25 attractions in Willemstad
4.0 of 5 stars 102 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves
Description: Old coral reefs exposed when the sea receded.
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California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Funny, friendly guide, his name was Rudasel. Tour is very informative and the caves are beautiful. Learned a lot about the history of curacao. Must see attraction when visiting Curacao. The tour is 35 minutes, not too long. Also, you have to walk up approximately 46 steps to get to the entrance of the caves. The steps are not very... More

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Willemstad, Curacao
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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The Hate cave with it's special lightning is very impressive. It is a natural beauty you don't expect. More

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Amsterdam
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The whole family liked it, the guide was funny and outgoing and gave us a great tour. And luckily we also got an iguana fight just outside of the caves, that was a very tropical surprise. More

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Bridgetown, Barbados
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Hato Caves is just across from the airport so perhaps you can even schedule this around your departure. A guide walked us through the cave and it was a good history lesson. More

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Flat Rock, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Interesting caves with an excellent guide. Tours every hour, so very convenient. People on Curacao speak four languages, so you will probably understand one of them. Our guide's English was excellent, and he was excited about the geology and history of the caves. More

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Royal Palm Beach, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Was hoping for a cold under ground cavern but was hot, above ground caves More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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While travelling the Carribean, I had the good fortune to visit Curacao and was pleasantly surprised. The excursion chosen for this trip was the Hato Caves and all I could say was wow. Being from Toronto Canada, I have not experienced anything like them and they were more than I could have asked for. The caves were warm but not... More

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Helsinki
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The cave is a bit worn, but nice experience anyhow. Good guide. The walking tour outside the caves was nice. More

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Toronto
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

The Hato caves are near the airport in Curacao. It would be convenient if you had a rental car to visit the caves. I went when there was a big tour bus there. There is lots of parking available. I parked and walked inside. You buy tickets up at the restaurant. The price is $8 for adults and $6 for... More

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Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

During our stay in Curacao, we visited the Hato Caves during noon. Together with a guide, you enter the caves. There is a 49-step climb to enter the caves, so you'll get some 'free' exercise. Inside the caves, your guide will tell you all about the history of the caves and how things are formed. It can become quite humid... More

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