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Shopping in Curaçao Curaçao’s shopping opportunities
keep many travelers busy, especially in downtown Willemstad. The prime
shopping district is in Punda, just across the floating bridge. Cross
the bridge and continue up Breede Straat, where you’ll find most
of the shops and boutiques aimed at vacationers, along with some charming
sidewalk cafes. The most obvious shop in Punda is the J.L.
Penha and Sons department store, housed in a beautiful lemon-tinted colonial
building constructed in 1708. You’ll find just about everything in
this department store, from perfumes to fine jewelry to collectibles. Down Breede Straat, you’ll find more
appropriate shops for families. Stop by Sunny Caribbee for a look at many
Caribbean collectibles, spices, and crafts. The Gomezplein plaza, just
a couple of blocks up from the bridge, offers picturesque boutiques and
a relaxed shopping atmosphere. For lower priced purchases, take a turn off
Breede Straat and enjoy a stroll down Heeren Straat or Keuken Straat.
These streets are filled with electronics, inexpensive clothing, and housewares.
It’s a fun atmosphere where you’ll have a chance to mix with
residents. These streets end at the water, where you’ll find an entirely different shopping opportunity: the Floating Market, an open-air market that’s very popular with older residents. To reach the floating market, walk across the bridge at Columbus Straat. Back to Curacao with Kids |
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