Video: Playa Santa Cruz, Curaçao

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - December 24th, 2017

By the Caribbean Journal staff

It’s another one of the stunning, largely undiscovered beaches on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao.

This is Playa Santa Cruz, tucked away in a cove on the island’s northwestern shores, far off the tourist map.

And this is what it’s like to be there.

It’s a must-visit stop on any trip to the island.

See more in the video at the top of the page.

— CJ

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