Klein Curaçao, Uninhabited island in Leeward Antilles, Caribbean Sea
Klein Curaçao is an uninhabited island with white sand beaches that rises about 4 meters above sea level. The island stretches across flat terrain and is surrounded by turquoise water that provides excellent snorkeling conditions.
The island served as a quarantine station during the Caribbean slave trade era. Graves in the southern section testify to this dark period in the region's history.
The abandoned lighthouse shapes how visitors see the island and recalls when sailors relied on it for direction. The structure remains visible today and connects guests to the region's maritime past.
Daily boat trips bring visitors from the main island and include snorkeling gear and food. It helps to check weather conditions before departure and bring plenty of sun protection for the day.
The Maria Bianca Guidesman shipwreck, which sank in 1988, rests on the windward coast and has become an artificial reef for sea life. Snorkelers can see the remains and the animals that have made the wreck their home.
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