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Pietermaai · Willemstad · Curaçao

The surroundings of PM78

Everything you are looking for, a short walk from your door

Nieuwestraat in Pietermaai at dusk, colourful facades and terraces

In the heart of the Pietermaai district

You stay right in the Pietermaai district, the lively part of Willemstad, within walking distance of the old town centre Punda and the floating bridge. Discover everything that lies nearby.

Walk from Pietermaai to Otrabanda

Take a delightful walk from your door, through Pietermaai to Punda, full of art galleries, terraces and colourful streets, across the floating bridge to the trendy district of Otrabanda.

  1. 1 Colourful facade in Pietermaai Pietermaai

    This is where you stay, among the colourful facades and terraces.

    your starting point
  2. 2 The old town centre Punda Punda

    The old town centre with art galleries, terraces and souvenir shops.

    800 m
  3. 3 The Emma Bridge, the floating bridge of Willemstad The Emma Bridge

    Also known as the floating bridge, which swings aside whenever a ship passes.

    1 km
  4. 4 City walk through Otrabanda in Willemstad Otrabanda

    The other side of the bay, trendy and full of stories. Explore the street art and the little squares.

    the other side

Discover the surroundings your way

Three ways to experience Curaçao, all close by. Choose whatever you feel like today.

Colourful monumental facades in Willemstad

Colourful monuments

Wander through the colourful streets of Punda and past monuments with more than a hundred years of history.

  • Floating market1 km
  • Kura Hulanda Museum1.5 km
  • Landhuis Chobolobo2.9 km
Beach club by the sea in Curaçao

Relax on the beach

Beaches come in all shapes and sizes, from busy to quiet and from local to organised. You choose which one appeals to you most today.

  • Seaquarium Beach500 m
  • Avila Beach600 m
  • Mambo Beach3.7 km
Clear water along the coast of Curaçao, ideal for snorkelling

Diving and snorkelling

Underwater, Curaçao is perhaps even more beautiful than above. Our neighbours give diving lessons, walk in and ask about them.

  • Snorkelling along the coast
  • Mangrove Park4.5 km

Everything within walking distance

From the bus stop 50 metres away to the floating market a kilometre on, most of it is a short walk. Filter by what you are looking for.

  • Waaigat100 m
  • Punda, old town centre800 m
  • Emma Bridge (floating bridge)1 km
  • Floating market1 km
  • Kura Hulanda Museum1.5 km
  • Sport field2.3 km
  • Landhuis Chobolobo2.9 km
  • Curaçao Rif Mangrove Park4.5 km
  • Hato Caves12.2 km
  • Curaçao Ostrich Farm12 km
  • St. Joris Hiking trail15 km
  • Flamingo Sanctuary, Sint Willibrordus18 km
Can you walk everywhere?

Most of Pietermaai and Punda is within walking distance, think of the floating market at 1 km and the floating bridge at 1 km. For the beaches and monuments further out on the island you take a taxi, a bus from the stop 50 metres away, or a rental car.

Which beaches are closest?

Seaquarium Beach (500 m) and Avila Beach (600 m) are right nearby. If you want a boulevard full of shops, bars and restaurants, Mambo Beach (3.7 km) is a great choice. For a quieter local beach, head to Marie Pompoen nearby.

Our favourites

A few places we genuinely recommend.

Walk through Otrabanda with Dundu Tours
10 to 12 min walk

Otrabanda with Dundu Tours

Book a walk with Dundu Tours through the trendy district of Otrabanda. Jacqueline takes you to places you would never normally visit, an absolute must.

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The floating market in Willemstad with fruit and vegetables
6 to 8 min walk

The floating market

Stroll along the floating market within walking distance of PM78, a daily fruit and vegetable market that has been around for over a hundred years.

Snorkelling with dolphins at the Dolphin Academy Curaçao
9 to 12 min drive

Dolphin Academy Curaçao

At the end of Mambo Boulevard you can swim with dolphins and learn all about them. A special experience, for children too.

Explore the whole island

If you have rented a car, the whole of Curaçao is open to you. Every day there is a beach party or a happy hour somewhere, so you decide whether to seek out the crowds or the quiet.

The white sand and clear water of Klein Curaçao Klein Curaçao Uninhabited island, a day trip by boat. 47 km View from the Christoffelberg in Curaçao Christoffelberg Climb the highest peak on the island. 15 km Playa Cas Abao with turquoise water Playa Cas Abao One of the most beautiful beaches on the island. 30.5 km Nature and coast in Curaçao Flamingo Sanctuary Spot flamingos at Sint Willibrordus. 18 km

What guests say about the neighbourhood

The location is what our guests mention most often.

"It is in a really pleasant neighbourhood. In the street behind the apartments there is a nice Cuban bar where you can eat very well too, Mundo Bizarro."

ErwinTripAdvisor

"Located within walking distance of plenty of nice and good restaurants."

PatrickBooking

Come and discover it yourself

Ready to experience the Pietermaai district? Book directly with us and walk through the colourful streets tomorrow.

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