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The plantation houses of
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There are eight hiking trails in the park, of which the
Christoffel Mountain climb is the most challenging. Visitors are advised to attempt this climb early in the morning. There are four sealed roads through the park. Organised tours include a deer-spotting sunset tour, a pick-up safari, and the
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Notable for its flora, fauna, culture and history, the park includes three former plantations, Plantage
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1,040 hectares are nature reserve, and has been part of Curaçao's national park system since 1978. It forms part of the
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