Travel Curaçao with care: leave the island better than your feed.

Protect what is underwater

Control fins and buoyancy so you do not kick coral. Never stand on reef, feed wildlife or chase turtles for a closer video. If you are not confident in the water, choose a guide who can help you stay safe and reduce your impact.

Follow the rules posted at each beach, dive site and marine area. Conditions and permitted activities can differ by location.

Treat neighborhoods as homes

Colorful streets are also workplaces and homes. Keep entrances clear, control noise and ask before creating close-up content of residents, workers or children.

Credit artists, guides, restaurants and businesses accurately when they are part of your post. Attention has value, but it does not replace permission or payment.

Let more spending stay local

Mix larger tourism businesses with locally owned restaurants, guides, shops and makers. Ask questions, pay the stated price and tip according to the service and local practice.

A responsible recommendation is honest. Do not demand free products in exchange for an unclear promise of exposure.

Reduce the small daily waste

Carry a refillable bottle and reusable bag when practical. Secure light packaging near the coast, where wind can move it quickly, and use the disposal options provided.

• Take every item you brought to a beach
• Use marked paths in nature areas
• Never collect wildlife, coral or protected materials
• Report damage through the proper local channel
• Share rules with the people traveling with you