Hato Caves
Grot di Hato
Limestone caves formed from uplifted ancient coral reef, with stalactites, underground pools, bat colonies and Indigenous rock art.
The caves lie in a limestone plateau near the airport. They were once hiding places for runaway slaves. Inside you can see stalactites and stalagmites that took hundreds of thousands of years to form, small waterfalls and underground pools, and long-nosed bats roosting on the walls. Visits are by guided tour only and take about 45 minutes. On the trail outside the caves are rock carvings left by the Arawak people. The inside is hot and humid, so wear non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
Daily about 09:00–16:00, guided tours on the hour
Nearby sights
- Blue Bay Beach
- Curaçao Museum
- Kurá Hulanda Museum
- Floating Market
- Queen Emma Bridge
- Handelskade, Punda
- Otrobanda & Rif Fort
- Scharloo