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Christoffel Park

Christoffelpark is the largest national park of Curacao and a must see for everyone. The park has a rich variety of local flora and fauna. Nature lovers will find the park teeming with local birds and plants, including species, which are not easily seen elsewhere on the island. For example wild orchids, the Palabrua, the rare native barn owl. The Curacao White Tailed deer (of which there are only about 250 left) and much more.

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Christoffel National Park

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This 1800-hectare preserve is formed from three old plantations, including the Savonet Plantation, which is now the excellent Savonet Museum ; combination ticket available. The park has two driving routes and eight hiking trails, which provide a variety of perspectives on the island's landscape, flora and fauna. It takes two to three hours to hike to the summit of Christoffel Mountain (375m), the island's highest point. To summit, you'll need to begin by 10am. Bring lots of water.

Attractions of the Mountain Car Route include an orchid trail, old copper mines, plantation-house ruins and fabulous views. The Northern Car Route – heading to the coast – is great for birding and Caquetío cave paintings. These routes are also popular among mountain bikers; you must bring your own bike and, again, get an early start.

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Christoffelpark (founded in 1978 and consists of 3 former plantations: Plantage Savonet , Plantage Zorgvlied and Plantage Zevenbergen ) is the largest national park of Curacao and a must see for everyone. The park has a rich variety of local flora and fauna. Nature lovers will find the park teeming with local birds and plants, including species, which are not easily seen elsewhere on the island.

The vegetation of the island is characterised by its adaptation to the dry and windy climatic conditions. Total vascular flora amounts to about 450 species. Species composition differs significantly between the different geological formations and Stoffers described a dozen different vegetation types for the island. Vegetation's of the Curaçao Lava Formation are characterised as largely deciduous vegetation's in which trees such as Bursera bonairiensis , Bourreria succulenta , Caesalpinia coriaria , Cordia alba , Hematoxylon brasiletto , Randia aculeata and Malpighia glabra are common.

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Besides natural riches the park also offer much in the way of culture and history. Plantation Savonet is one of the earliest plantations to be set up on the island and is one of the most complete plantation complexes with structures including the plantation house, store houses, dams, wells and much more, it includes the Museum Savonet .

Visiting the park

All in all visitors will need a minimum of 1 day to explore all attractions of the park. At the front desk our personnel give all the information about possibilities and tours. Driving through the park on the paved routes with your own car is one of the possibilities as is hiking on of the selected trails. To get better image of the park and its natural resources we suggest you participate in one of the guided trips offered almost daily.

Climb the Christoffel Mountain with a guide

It's possible to go with a guide if you want more information about the area, or want to make sure you climb will be as safe as possible with the help of a guide. Especially for small groups (2-6 persons) who want a guide they offer this guided trip every Sunday morning and on request. Rates are USD 30 (approx. €28,00) per person. Kids under 6 years go for free.

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Pickup Safari

Extensive 4-hour safari tour with one of our guides in the back of one of our trucks/land cruisers. Enjoy the wind in your hair and a full view of the nature in the park. You'll visit both sides of the park and our guide gives you information about the flora and fauna, geology and cultural and historical artifacts.

Deer Spotting Sunset Tours

They will take you to the Northern side of the park in our land cruiser and attempt to spot the White-tailed deer and other animals during the trip, by visiting the deer watching tower and looking for other strategic points to scan the surroundings. Sunset gives the park a etheric glow making sure the trip is an unforgettable experience. To keep the group small: Reservations are required!

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Opening Hours:

Mondays to Saturdays: 07.30 – 16.00 (No admittance afte 14.30) Sundays: 06.00 AM – 15.00 (No admittance afte 13.30)

USD 12 (approx. €11,20) for adults USD 4,50 (approx. €4,20) for children (6 - 11) Free for children under 6 years old.

Combination tickets for Christoffelpark and Savonet Museum: USD 16 (approx. €14,93), available till 11:00am.

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Christoffel Park – Largest National Park of Curacao

A must see for everyone!

Calling all nature lovers! There’s no better place for an island hike than Christoffel Park . A trip to Curacao is not complete without a visit to the park. Established in 1928, the park lies 40km west of Willemstad and stretches out over an area of 2300ha, providing a safe environment for a large number of rare species of flora and fauna. Christoffel National Park a “must do” for everyone!

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Opening Hours

Mondays to Saturdays: 07.30 AM – 16.00 PM (No admittance after 14.30 PM) Sundays: 06.00 AM – 15.00 PM (No admittance after 13.30 PM) If you want to climb the Christoffel mountain please come in the early morning. Make sure you start the hike before 11.00 o’clock. Due to the hot wheather conditions it is not allowed to start the climb later.

Adults: Nafl.21 or US$12 Children 6-12 years: Nafl. 7.50 or US$4.50 Children 0-6 years: Free Group fee: Nafl.15/ US$ 8.50 (groups must consist of 15 people or more) Combination tickets for Christoffelpark and Savonet Museum: Adults: Nafl. 28 or US$16.

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The Savonet Museum

The Savonet Museum is located in the Christoffel National park.

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Our regulations.

A team of park rangers makes sure our visitors have an unforgettable experience in the park. Besides maintaining the trails and offering tours and guided hikes, the rangers also look after our flora and fauna where necessary.  Read our FAQ's below.   To ensure your utmost safety in the park we ask you to read and understand our safety regulations and always follow up on requests from our team once you are in the park.

Also you are required to sign the waiver at the entrance. You can save yourself some time and download it here and bring it with your, signed.

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• No mountain climbing and hiking after 10 AM due to extreme heat and high humidity.
• Please make sure to wear a hat / bring sunscreen
• No smoking, no fires and no loud music 
• No littering. Please bring your litter back with you or use the trash bins
• Bring 2 liters of water per person and enough snacks 
• Limit both your exertion and your exposure to the heat if you have asthma, diabetes, a heart condition, knee or back problems, or any other health or medical issues 
• Do not leave any valuables in your car, lock your car and make sure to turn your car lights off 
• The park is a no-fly zone for drones. 
• Make sure to leave the park before 1:30 PM 
• No motorcycles, buggies, ATV’s or quads allowed in the park
• No dogs allowed in the park 

Always follow up any request our rangers might have for you. Circumstances may change and therefore they will always handle according to the latest safety standards and ensure your well being in the park.

The general opening hours of the Christoffelpark are: Monday to Sunday: 06:00 to 14:00

For all updates and the latest information please visit our page:    Opening Hours & Fees

For your own safety, Mountain Climbing is allowed until 10.00 AM. After 10.00 am it is not allowed to climb the Mountain. Please read the regulations on this page for more information.

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The Christoffelpark is the largest and most diverse national park of Curacao and a must see for everyone. There are 8 hiking trails available of varied difficulty. Visitors also have the choice between two scenic car routes that go through the unique nature, around hills and across the coastline.

For more information visit our page Hiking Trails   The park also offers a cultural and historic experience. Visitors can explore the Savonet museum, which tells the story of the Savonet Plantation; one of the earliest founded plantations on the island.

Visit our page about the museum Savonet Museum   It is also possible to join one of the awesome Jeep Safari's Jeep Safari's

More information about our tours and activities can be found here Tours & Activities

The park offers a variety of 8 hiking trails and 2 scenic car routes. Visitors are free to choose between hiking or driving.  We advise not to go mountain climbing after 10 AM and regular hiking after 11 AM due to high humidity. Please also note that some areas of the park may be (partially) closed off without prior notice due to (acute) weather conditions. For more information visit our page Hiking Trails   It is also possible to join one of the awesome Jeep Safari's Jeep Safari

The park organizes special activities such as safaris, deer spotting tours, presentations, cave excursions, guided park tours and many special trips like full moon walks and sunrise safaris. For more information visit our page Hiking Trails   It is also possible to join one of the awesome Jeep Safari's Jeep Safari

The park has a rich variety of local flora and fauna. Read more about the flora and fauna in the park Nature

 The trails in the Christoffelpark feature loose (unleveled) gravel surfaces. We recommend car routes for people who have a form of mobility impairment.

We are working to ensure all visitors can experience and enjoy the park. The bathroom, restaurant and museum are wheelchair accessible. If you have special needs, please feel free to ask our staff. We will be happy to assist you.

To sign up for a membership Card for the Christoffelpark, just fill in the registration form (available at the ticket office Christoffelpark) or download here, pay the fee of ANG 60,- and we will contact you to pick up your card.

Pets are not allowed in the Christoffelpark.

For all our safety regulations, please click here.