mrsfuzzmo Posted June 8, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Hello all. We were in Curacao about 25 years ago and are very much looking forward to going again in January. Our port times are 1 pm - 10 pm. Probably not interested in beach, but would rather walk around town and sample local foods. Can anyone tell me how close the floating market is to the pontoon bridge? Do all ships dock at the outer wall and not in the channel? Last time our ship sailed into the channel and docked right near the tall overpass bridge. Looking for ideas for wandering around, eating local foods and drinking local drinks. Is the floating market there every day? I believe we are in Curacao on a Wed. We would very much like to see it. Any other suggestions for interesting (non-museum/history/tour people) local fun for the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poke315 Posted June 8, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 8, 2016 My wife and I will be in Curacao in January as well... we are wondering about tge floating market as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bup1224 Posted June 10, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 10, 2016 My wife and I will be in Curacao in January as well... we are wondering about tge floating market as well. The floating market is to the left after you cross the "pontoon bridge" otherwise known as the Queen Emma Bridge. About a block away is Plasa Bieu also known as the old market. Plasa Bieu originally started out as a market area where the women from town would sell food and wares. During lunch time they had small grills that they would cook their own food on for their lunch to eat and soon locals and visitors started requesting that they make this food for them as well and the market eventually transformed into the food stalls / food court that it is today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poke315 Posted June 10, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 10, 2016 The floating market is to the left after you cross the "pontoon bridge" otherwise known as the Queen Emma Bridge. About a block away is Plasa Bieu also known as the old market. Plasa Bieu originally started out as a market area where the women from town would sell food and wares. During lunch time they had small grills that they would cook their own food on for their lunch to eat and soon locals and visitors started requesting that they make this food for them as well and the market eventually transformed into the food stalls / food court that it is today. Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preschool teacher Posted June 13, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 13, 2016 It could be different now, but years ago when we were there it was closing down around noon..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfuzzmo Posted June 13, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted June 13, 2016 The floating market is to the left after you cross the "pontoon bridge" otherwise known as the Queen Emma Bridge. About a block away is Plasa Bieu also known as the old market. Plasa Bieu originally started out as a market area where the women from town would sell food and wares. During lunch time they had small grills that they would cook their own food on for their lunch to eat and soon locals and visitors started requesting that they make this food for them as well and the market eventually transformed into the food stalls / food court that it is today. Thank you! Just what I was looking for. We will hit both if possible, but our ship doesn't get in until 1 pm....I suppose that will be a problem with timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnana Posted November 21, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Curaçao walking tour or map Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisCruiser2 Posted November 26, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Curaçao walking tour or map Sent from my iPad using Forums Are you looking for a walking tour or map? There are several on this page: https://www.curacao.com/en/directory/do/adventures/tours/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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