Hike· Curaçao· Other Caribbean

Christoffel National Park

12° 21.0′ N · 69° 6.4′ W

Curaçao's largest park, around the former Savonet plantation, with eight trails through cactus and dry forest, white-tailed deer and the climb to the 372 m summit of the Christoffelberg - the island's highest point.

Practical

Business hours 6 am to 2 pm; same-day reservations before the ticket office closes at 1:30 pm (Christoffelpark site, 2026). Eight hiking trails; the Christoffelberg climb is advanced (Virgintino: a 2-3 hour mountain trail not permitted to start after 11 am - verify current rule). Museum Savonet in the plantation house. Entrance on the Weg naar Westpunt; about 40 minutes' drive from Willemstad. Christoffelberg height 372 m (Wikipedia). Start at dawn and carry water. Coordinate: OpenStreetMap park entrance.

Best for

The island's best hike