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laya Jerimi - Just North of the small village of Jeremi. Direc- minutes out. Directions: Northwest of Willemstad, travel 12.3 km
West on Weg Naar Westpunt from the Weg Naar Hato intersection
P tions: Northwest of Willemstad, travel 12.3 km West on Weg
Naar Westpunt from the Weg Naar Hato intersection to San Pedro. to San Pedro. Turn left to head toward Soto. Travel 15 km to reach

Turn left to head toward Soto. Travel 15.6 km to reach the intersec- the intersection shown below in the village of Lagun.

tion shown below in the village of Jeremi. P laya Largu – Playa Largu is the third of a series of sites in this
area. Check out the previous two sites for entrance instruc-
P laya Kalki - Playa Kalki, also known as Alice In Wonderland, is a tions. You’ll find a rather large expanse of beach here for sunning,
great afternoon dive destination. Perfect for sunning and kids,
and the diving is spectacular! You’ll find shade trees, a snack bar, diving. Directions: Northwest of Willemstad, travel 12.3 km West

and the most -- unique -- restroom you’ll ever find. Bring food and on Weg Naar Westpunt from the Weg Naar Hato intersection to San

water just in case the snack bar is closed. Directions: In the North- Pedro. Turn left to head toward Soto. Travel 5.3 km to reach the

ernmost village of Westpunt, turn left at the intersection below to intersection shown on Playa Manzalino site. Follow the directions

head North along the coastal road. Playa Kalki is 1.3 km from this from there.

intersection. P ort Marie - Porto Marie is another expansive beach perfect for
relaxing, swimming, or diving. There is a small entry fee, but
P laya Piskado - thanks its name to the little fishermen’s harbor the money is well spent, maintaining the beach to five-star stand-
that we find here. We gear up on the parking lot and walk
to the shore. We can easily walk into the water via the beach on ards. Directions: Northwest of Willemstad, travel 7.3 km West on

the right side. We’ll swim out on the surface a little bit and then Weg Naar Westpunt from the Weg Naar Hato intersection. Turn left

descend early so we have enough time to equalize the ears. At 20 to head to St. Willibrordus and St. Marie. Travel 4.7 km to reach the

feet we’ll find a statue of Neptune, placed here to bless the catches intersection shown on the Saint Marie dive site. Follow the instruc-

of the fishermen. tions from there.

P laya Lagun - Playa Lagun is at the South end of Lagun. It’s more
of a family beach, but still with world-class diving only a few