Discover Punda’s waterfront produce market, where fruit, vegetables and Curaçao’s trading ties with Venezuela meet.
Along Punda’s waterfront, the Floating Market offers a different view of Willemstad: one shaped by produce, small trading boats and the island’s connection with nearby Venezuela. A short stop with a story behind it.
Willemstad’s Floating Market is associated with Sha Caprileskade in Punda. Its name comes from the boats used by Venezuelan traders to bring produce to Curaçao. Shopping takes place on the quay, so you explore on foot rather than boarding a boat.
Fruit and vegetables are at the heart of this trading tradition. A market purchase here does not automatically mean something was grown on Curaçao; the connection with the South American mainland is precisely what makes the place interesting. If you are buying fruit for your accommodation, ask which pieces are ready to eat and which will keep a little longer.
The number of sellers, boats and products can vary. Treat the market as a stop on your walk through Punda, leaving room to continue towards the Handelskade and Queen Emma Bridge.
Looking for a cooked lunch afterwards? Plasa Bieu, also called Marshe Bieu, is a separate food hall serving local meals. You can also explore our restaurants on Curaçao to plan the rest of your day.
How far is the drive from your stay?
We would include the Floating Market in a Punda walk, with time to browse if sellers are there. Its appeal lies in the everyday trading story behind the waterfront. It works best as a small discovery along your route.
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No. Visitors walk along the quay at Sha Caprileskade. The name refers to the trading boats connected with the market, not to a boat trip you need to book.
No. The Floating Market is associated with produce trading by the waterfront. Plasa Bieu, also known as Marshe Bieu, is a separate place for prepared local meals.
No. Activity and the number of sellers can change. If shopping here is an important part of your plans, check the current situation locally before making a special trip.
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