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Y ou’ll travel through some very scenic countryside and eventu- starts at 10 meters and goes over in a wall that drops 45 meters.
ally land at the Sunset Waters Beach Resort (formerly the Coral Lots of hard corals like brain coral. Often spotted are turtles and

Cliff Resort). The beach is for their guests, but you’ll be welcome seahorses. Due West of Willemstad, travel 2.4 km West on Weg Naar

to pass through for the dive. They also have a dive shop at the Bullenbaai. Turn left to head to the Village of Boca Sami. When you

end of the road by their beach. Drop by to say hi, and to let them reach the water, turn left and travel for about 1 km.

know you’ll be diving in the area. Directions: Northwest of Wil- B oka Grandi - The route to the sites is picturesque and the dirt
lemstad, travel 12.3 km West on Weg Naar Westpunt from the Weg roads are fairly well maintained. Boka Grandi (“Big Bay”) is an
Naar Hato intersection to San Pedro. Turn left to head toward Soto.

Travel 8.3 km to reach the intersection in Soto shown on below. easy site, with a large stretch of coral rubble and a white sandy

B ig Sponge/Mike’s Place - Another good beginner dive from the beach. Playa Mansaliña, received its name from large stately
shore with a sandy bottom complete with fish and the odd mansaliña (manchineel) trees.
coral island.
C aracabbaai- Underestimated as a dive site. Perfect if you
B lack Coral Garden - Black Coral Garden is located at about a haven’t been in the water for a while and want a nice relaxed
five-minute swim from the shore and marked by a mooring dive to start your holiday. The shallows here have often produced
wonderful surprises. After the dive why not try Pop’s Place for a

buoy. tasty local meal. A favorite Curacao Dive Site, bright and colorful.

B oca Sami - Boca Sami is off the beach of the Wederfoort Apart- Beautiful lush wall covered in gorgonians and sea fans. Dense coral
ments. The owner of the apartments also runs the dive opera- growth hides an anchor chain that keeps on going forever. The
dive finishes on a shallow where sea horses like to hang out. Great

tions, as well as a bar in the village called the Octopus. This dive dive for macro photography.

site is located at the small village of Saint Michel. The drop off