Christoffelpark

Christoffel National Park is a large nature reserve in Curacao with varied landscapes. It contains hills, dry forests, coastal plains, and many plant species found only there.

The park was established in 1978 to protect the land of former plantations including Savonet, Zorgvlied, and Zevenbergen. These estates were central to the island's colonial past and economic development.

The Savonet Museum within the park displays objects and photographs from the plantation era. Visitors can observe how people worked and lived during that period.

The area has several walking paths with different difficulty levels for various visitors. Those wanting to hike the mountain should start early in the morning, as the heat becomes intense quickly.

The park is home to rare animal species found nowhere else, such as white-tailed deer and special orchids. These species thrive among tall cactus formations, revealing the distinctive nature of this Caribbean island.

Inception: 1978

Website: http://christoffelpark.org

GPS coordinates: 12.33333,-69.11667

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:48