Playa Jeremi
Lagun, Curacao, Curacao
Playa Jeremi sits near the village of Lagun on Curacao's rugged northwest coast, a medium sized beach flanked by cliffs where local kids jump into the blue water below. The seabed here runs roughly 80 percent coral, and low waves combined with good visibility make it a reliable spot for casual snorkeling without a boat.
Genuinely good snorkeling and a real local sunset spot, though the total lack of facilities means it's a bring-your-own-everything beach.
Show up for sunset. The beach faces west with nothing blocking the horizon, and it's one of the better sunset spots on this side of the island.
There's informal parking near the beach access close to Lagun village, with no entrance fee and no facilities beyond a few palapas and picnic tables.
The path down to the sand is informal and can be uneven in spots, with cliffs on either side, not suited to strollers or limited mobility.
Curacao stays warm and dry most of the year, with the calmest, driest conditions from January through September and a shorter wetter stretch toward the end of the year.
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