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Hato Caves

F. D. Rooseveltweg | Willemstad Netherlands Antilles, Willemstad, Curacao
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Ranked #12 of 27 attractions in Willemstad
Type: Caverns/ Caves
Description: Old coral reefs exposed when the sea receded.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

The most surprising thing was that you assume the caves will be cold, or at least cool, but they are actually really warm. They have fans throughout to help circulate some air, but fair warning that you will sweat...a lot! The caves are a cool part of the history of the island. You can see the bats hanging around. There... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

The Hato Caves have beautiful examples of stalactites and stalagmites. The caves are interesting and they contain lots of history. Tours are guided and guides will point out formations and answer all of your questions. Please be aware that the caves are hot and humid. The “flooring” can also be slippery – be sure to wear appropriate shoes. I would... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

It was a neat local experience. The formations the guide pointed out to us looked like the Madonna & a Pirate among the good ones.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I would've rated this a 5 but they didn't allow us to take pics without flash throughout the tour and it was very hot and humid which caused us to sweat a lot. Cave was bigger than I had expected or intended. Great view before you go into the caves after climbing the steep steps.

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Buffalo, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Awesome natural spectacle. Sonder was a great guide. The trip through the desert and around the island was filled with amazing sights and learning about the island's history was very illuminating. Loved it.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We've been to caves all over the place so it's tough to really match some stuff, but this was a nice place to visit. The tour guide was good and you could sense the enthusiasm. I'm glad we made this stop on our excursion. Some neat formations inside with some fun myths about them.

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Westpunt, Curacao
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

The hato caves are located near the airport. The tours into the cave start each full hour, so until it started we walked along the Indian path where you can see typical trees, indian rock paintings and lots of geckos. The friendly person at the counter has given us a double-sided sheet with explanations for the sights. Then we had... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Nice small park and a small cave ot visit. The tour last 20 minutes but the story and guide where pleasant. After the Indian route and a drink still the afternoon at your disposal.

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Pendleton, Oregon
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013 via mobile

We went to the caves on our 2nd to last day of our trip. We figured get a cab and it wouldn't last to long then we could do other things. The can drops us off and we get to the little store and they say the lights r broken so it will be 3 hours until the next show.... More

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Saba
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

The cave trip was very interesting, and not expensive for families. Well worth it. Our guide gave very good historical information as well as explaining the geology that formed the caves. Thank you!

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