Shete Boka 2026

at the natural gully of Boka Wandomi people have rearranged the pebbles a bit

at Boka Pistol there is a covered lookout to shelter from the relentless sun

further along the trail there is a viewpoint above the sea

a wave makes it into the cave

an easy trail leads along the cave at Boka Tabla, where you can enjoy the incoming waters head-on

despite the barren surroundings, life always finds a way

Shete Boka National Park 2026

The Caribbean Sea continuously pummels the northeastern coastline of Curacao with large, rolling waves.
Especially near caves and inlets it creates spectacular images of high-splashing water, accompanied by loud noises and even bangs.

In the Shete Boka National Park, established in 1994, about 10 km of the barren coastline is protected. Shete Boka means seven inlets, but the park encompasses at least 10 inlets.
Paths lead to four Bokas where you can enjoy the raw power of nature.

With the scorching sun and high temperatures, it is advisable to travel the unpaved road between the Bokas by car.

- At Boka Pistol, the sea crashes into a small crevice with the sound of a gunshot.
- Boka Kalki has a small beach where protected sea turtles like to lay their eggs.
- At Boka Tabla, you can see the waves coming straight at you from inside a kind of cave, and there is a terrace where you can view the waves from above.
- Boka Wandomi sports a beautiful viewpoint, and, via steep stairs and a natural gully, you arrive at a fragile natural bridge.

We visited Shete Boka in May 2026.

a Google Maps view of Shete Boka National Park with the 4 main Bokas

a the entrance of the park, visitors are welcomed by a huge green iguana

where waves smash against the limestone rocks

with the sound of a pistol shot the wave bangs onto the cliff

the limestone rock arch is fragile and not accessible

wooden stairs leads you to a natural bridge

you have to scale these two steep stairs to cross the gully

it is hot, even for this female Curacao Whiptail Lizard. Locals call it a Lagadishi

an ancient coral formation embedded in the limestone rocky soil

heading back you have a nice view of Mount Christoffel, at 372 meters Curacao's highest poinrt