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Fort Beekenburg, Willemstad

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#3 of 9 in Historic Sites in Curacao
#Ruin, #Military Facility
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  • By LisaFellner On January 20, 2018
    The original fortification, the wild nature, simply just beautiful. A visit is highly recommended.
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  • By Ontario76 On January 2, 2018
    Walls and cannon are still, there. Not a lot else, but the views from the top are certainly worth the walk up. And it is free. Watch for cactus thorns- wear shoes.  more »
  • By AKAshon On December 25, 2017
    We came here on a Monday afternoon on Christmas Day as the first location of our Around Curaçao - Day Tour with Andy. We climbed the stairs and took some pictures. It was a decent stop though not one ...  more »
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  • By Arthur Ark On February 5, 2018
    Free to access with security and in great shape. Make sure to climb to the top.
  • By Daniel Pastore On September 24, 2017
    Beautiful place! The rif is small and simple, but the view makes it worth to go!
  • By Andy Kirchner On June 24, 2017
    One of my favorite spots to get the wind to blow the worries away and be mesmerized by the view. A short hike and two steep stairs make it just a tat challenging if you have a physical challenge, however it's do able and worth to bring a beer to the top and reward yourself.
  • By Don Perry On January 10, 2017
    The Very Definition of "NEATO"!!! It was late morning, the sun was approaching its zenith when off to the east we saw sails! English ships coming to reclaim Curacao? Pirates? All around us the men stood warily beside the cannons...waiting for the sentries to confirm the sighting as friend or foe...
  • By K D On November 22, 2017
    Love the view...
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