Playa Kenepa is probably the number one beach most tourists tend to visit when they come to Curacao, and it's not hard to understand why. This is easily one of the prettiest beaches on the island, and many long-time Curacao tourists will even argue that it's the prettiest beach most people will ever see in all their lives. Offering beautiful views of nearby rock formations to one side, lush vegetation to the other, and beautiful sky blue waters straight ahead, Playa Kenepa is a luxurious little paradise.

The native manchineel trees offer nice little spots of shade and there are several sun loungers and tiki umbrellas dotted around too if you need to cool down and get out of the sun for a little while. There aren't any lifeguards on duty at this Curacao beach, but it's relatively safe in general due to the very calm waters. Snorkeling is super popular here, and if you're an experienced swimmer, you can head out away from the shore and dive down to explore the local coral reef. Who knows what kind of colorful tropical fish you might find! Amenities at this Curacao beach include a little cafe serving simple snacks and drinks, along with public restrooms.

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