Pro Tips for Exploring Curacao's Shete Boka
Shete Boka National Park—located on Curacao's rugged north coast—is home to the island's most dynamic landscape. It's also a haven for endangered green sea turtles and remarkably large iguanas (a popular ingredient in local stews).
Head to Shete Boka for its 10 impressive inlets called “bokas” and miles of hiking trails. Or just look at it as an opportunity to get away from it all. For someone like me, who lives in an over-crowed city, a walk around this park was one of few opportunities to be alone with nature. Many times, there was not a soul in sight—just me and the crashing waves.
My visit to Shete Boka was a last-minute, spur-of-the-moment opportunity, and I had little or no knowledge of what I was about to see. Knowing what I know now, I would have done a few things differently.
For one thing, beach attire (though welcome everywhere throughout Curacao) isn't a wise choice for a day at the park. Be sure to wear athletic or hiking shoes if you plan to do any real exploring. You'll likely be walking on tiny rocks all day, which can make you lose your footing rather easily. I also recommend covering up your shoulders, wearing a hat and slathering on the sunblock.
Try to arrive early to avoid the hottest part of the day and bring more water than you think you need. Keeping yourself hydrated can be a challenge with the humidity factor. I was sweating like crazy.
Some hotels offer tours to the park, but I often find that it's more fun to explore it at your own pace. So rent a car (be sure to opt for the rental insurance) and drive yourself to the park. Once you're there, you can get a map and drive to the points of interest that strike your fancy.
For me, Boka Pistol was the most impressive site, with it's dramatic blowhole shooting water high into the sky. Boka Tabla was dark, a bit dangerous, and didn't photograph well. I really didn't understand what all the fuss was about. Skip this boka if you're short on time.
At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how you choose to explore Shete Boka National Park. Just go. For an admission fee of $5.50, it’s probably the best deal on the entire island.
This is the jagged, untouched beauty of Curacao … in its rawest and purest form.
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Shete Boka National Park, Willemstad, Curacao--May 2015
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Shete Boka National Park is a place to see nature's fierceness. Turbulent northern coast waves smash against rough pointy limestones. It would be hard to believe that just a few miles away lies the beautiful calm Caribbean sea that Curacao has become popular for.
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Day hiking on the Caribbean island of Curaçao. Walking in Shete Boka National Park Wit my Mom and Aunt Julia.
Shete Boka Curacao Irie Tours Cruise Excursion
Our homeschool group took a bus tour through Irie Tours in Curacao to see Shete Boka, Fisherman's Beach and the Flamingos. This video is the first stop, Shete Boka. Shete Boka National Park Shete Boka stands for 'seven inlets', although in reality there are more than seven coves in this national park. The park begins at the beautiful Boka Tabla where large, unpredictable waves crush against an underground cave. An impressive experience!
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Boca Tabla on the northeastern coast is one of many bokas, or inlets in Shete Boka National Park, Waves crash into an underwater cave throwing up white foamy water against the cliffs. The footpaths down from the parking lot and up on top of the cliff are uneven and covered with white crushed gravel, Be careful because it can slide under your feet. There is a wooden deck with railing near the cavern where you can watch the incoming breakers and the temporary waterfalls created as the water drains back out. If you climb down into the cavern you can see and hear the surf -- called “the sound of nature” by the tourism folks. ????????
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Shete boka is een prachtig stukje natuur aan de noord kant van Curacao.
check voor alle informatie over het park. zoals de entree kosten, de openingstijden en de aanwezige faciliteiten.
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On our trip to Curacao took us a trip to the National Park Shete Boka. Unlike on the white beaches here is the rough, rocky, dominated by trade wind side. On some trails the attractions can be reached. At the jagged rocks shoot waves up to 10 meters in height, a great spectacle of nature!
Auf unserer Reise nach Curacao führte uns ein Abstecher in den Nationalpark Shete Boka. Anders als an den weißen Stränden ist hier die raue, felsige, vom Passatwind geprägte Seite. Auf einigen Wanderwegen können die Attraktionen erreicht werden. An die zerklüfteten Felsen schießen Wellen bis zu 10 Metern in die Höhe, ein tolles Naturschauspiel!
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CURACAO | ADVENTURE TIME | CURACAO'S HIDDEN JEMS | SHETE BOKA NATIONAL PARK
Oi Meus Amoresss ❤️. For this video I show you just a little bit of what you can find in Curaçao, I went to the National Park Shete Boka where there is beautiful view of the ilands coast, A few more details about this place:
You pay at the entrance of the park, the price is 17,50 guilders, that is 10 dollars.
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Shete Boka Park Curaçao
A must for every visitor to the island of Curaçao, located at the far north west coast area. After the park entrance four of the seven coves are well accessable by car and foot. Boka Wandomi with its natural bridge, Boka Kalki with the long sandy inlet and Boka Pistol with the most powerfull bursts of the breaking waves. Last but not least Boka Tabla with its large plato and underseas cave.
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Visit to the Shete Boka National Park on a cloudy day
Shete Boka Natural Bridge, Curacao. Part 3
This is an area adjoining the Christoffelpark covering more than 10 kilometers of the rocky wave-exposed north coast of the island and with some 10 pocket beaches where 3 species of sea turtles are known to lay eggs. The most well-known and favorite inlet for visitors is Boka Tabla.
If you enjoy getting off the beaten track and into rugged countryside, you will love National Park Shete Boka. The park begins at stunning Boka Tabla, where huge waves thunder into an underground cavern. Steps cut into the rocks lead you directly into the mouth of the cavern; you can sit on the very edge and watch the surf roll in. After you peek inside the cavern you can walk along the limestone bluffs above for a spectacular view of Curacaos rugged north coast.
Esta es un área adyacente al Christoffelpark que cubre más de 10 kilómetros de la costa norte de la isla, expuesta a las olas rocosas, y con unas 10 playas de bolsillo donde se sabe que 3 especies de tortugas marinas ponen huevos. La entrada más conocida y favorita para los visitantes es Boka Tabla.
Si te gusta salir de los caminos trillados y adentrarte en un paisaje accidentado, te encantará el Parque Nacional Shete Boka. El parque comienza en la impresionante Boka Tabla, donde enormes olas truen en una caverna subterránea. Los pasos cortados en las rocas te llevan directamente a la boca de la caverna; Puedes sentarte en el borde y ver cómo se acerca el oleaje. Después de echar un vistazo dentro de la caverna, puedes caminar por los acantilados de piedra caliza de arriba para obtener una vista espectacular de la escarpada costa norte de Curacaos.
Shete Boka. National Park. Boka Tabla, Curacao. Part 2
This is an area adjoining the Christoffelpark covering more than 10 kilometers of the rocky wave-exposed north coast of the island and with some 10 pocket beaches where 3 species of sea turtles are known to lay eggs. The most well-known and favorite inlet for visitors is Boka Tabla.
If you enjoy getting off the beaten track and into rugged countryside, you will love National Park Shete Boka. The park begins at stunning Boka Tabla, where huge waves thunder into an underground cavern. Steps cut into the rocks lead you directly into the mouth of the cavern; you can sit on the very edge and watch the surf roll in. After you peek inside the cavern you can walk along the limestone bluffs above for a spectacular view of Curacaos rugged north coast.
Esta es un área adyacente al Christoffelpark que cubre más de 10 kilómetros de la costa norte de la isla, expuesta a las olas rocosas, y con unas 10 playas de bolsillo donde se sabe que 3 especies de tortugas marinas ponen huevos. La entrada más conocida y favorita para los visitantes es Boka Tabla.
Si te gusta salir de los caminos trillados y adentrarte en un paisaje accidentado, te encantará el Parque Nacional Shete Boka. El parque comienza en la impresionante Boka Tabla, donde enormes olas truen en una caverna subterránea. Los pasos cortados en las rocas te llevan directamente a la boca de la caverna; Puedes sentarte en el borde y ver cómo se acerca el oleaje. Después de echar un vistazo dentro de la caverna, puedes caminar por los acantilados de piedra caliza de arriba para obtener una vista espectacular de la escarpada costa norte de Curacaos.
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Boca Pistol, where the surf shoots up like a geyser. On the rugged North Coast of Curacao.
Shete Boka, Westpunt, Curacao
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Celebrity Equinox - Curacao - Shore Excursion - Shete Boka National Park with Samurai Tours
Today we sailed from the Port of Indecision to the lovely island of Curacao courtesy of the Celebrity Equinox. This is our second visit to the beautiful island of Curacao, we had beautiful sunny weather on our first visit as you can will see in the video, but today we are starting off with rain for our visit to Shete Boka National Park. Today we will be touring with the Samurai Tour Company of Curacao which is owned and operated by Colin and Nicole. Our tour guides for this journey through the Shete Boka National Park will be Colin and Simon.
In Shete Boka National Park the waves pound against the coral rock formations
and the saltwater splashes high into the air. We will be making four stops today starting at Boka Pistol, then Boka Kalki, followed by Boka Tabla, and finally Boka Wandomi. Boka Pistol, where huge waves burst into the sky with gunfire like explosions and panoramic views from the flat limestone hills. Boka Kalki where sea turtles are sometimes seen to lay their eggs. Boka Tabla, where huge waves thunder into an underground cavern. Steps cut into the rocks and we went directly into the mouth of the cavern; we were able to sit on the very edge and watch the surf roll in and yes we got wet! The last stop is the beautiful Boka Wandomi and the limestone bluffs that lead to an incredible natural bridge.
Even though we did not have the usual Caribbean weather for our stay in Curacao, the excursion was amazing. Samurai Tours was the best and the guides Colin and Simon were so friendly and accommodating you felt like you had known them your whole life. What a great island, national park, and cruise!
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Westpunt | Curaçao - Christoffelberg, Shete Boka, Jaanchie's & Knip Beach
An impression of my day trip that included four must-see spots in Westpunt, Curacao.
Shete Boka National Park, Curacao
Watch the force of water rushing in to this cove at the Curacao National Park DSCN6426
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Een kort filmpje opgenomen bij Shete Boka. Dit is Boka Pistol. Omdat een filmpje toch altijd net wat beter laat zien hoe het is als een foto!