Hato Caves

We visited Hato Caves while driving around the island. They have tours every half hour and were able to walk right into one. You climb several steps to get up to the caves. Tour was 45 min total. Very interesting inside. Grounds are beautiful. Guide was very knowledgeable. Fans running the caves to keep air flowing. Check out our full video and other videos of our Curacao adventures on YouTube: Wandered Off

These caves are very close from the airport and they are very interesting and beautiful inside. They are not that big but still you can enjoy something unique. There are tours in English and Spanish. You cannot enter alone and you must go with a guide. They only let you take pictures at some specific points sadly. The entrance fee for tourists is $10.

Would definitely recommend you do this at the earliest part of the day that you can as the stairs are very steep to enter and the caves can get VERY hot and humid. There are quite a lot of fans throughout the cave but it still gets quite hot. Loved the experience and the tour guide was excellent.

This was an amazing tour of the caves. Mr Daisy took his time to explain the formation and history of the caves and show us its wonders. He speaks 4 languages so everyone was included.

If you enjoy the beauty of nature and have a sense of adventure, Hato Caves is a great destination. There was a short wait and a bit of a climb, but it's well worth it. The guide we had was knowledgeable and while their primary role is to keep things moving and keep people safe, their presence was worthwhile. The caves themselves were spectacular. Because they are so large and well lit, I didn't experience claustrophobia the way I had previously in some smaller caves. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Whenever I have the opportunity to explore a cave, I take it—and Hato Cave did not disappoint! The 30-minute guided tour offers a fascinating look into the island's interior landscape. The cave is well-lit throughout, making it easy to navigate and appreciate the features without worry. You’ll encounter stunning formations of stalagmites and stalactites that make the cave incredibly unique. Keep an eye out for the small bats that call this place home—you might spot them fluttering overhead or nestled in the darker corners. One thing to note: despite being in a cave you are not deep underground, so the cave is surprisingly warm, so don’t expect a cool escape from the heat. Overall, it’s a unique and worthwhile stop for anyone interested. Also, there are quite a few stairs to get up into the cave, so those with poor knees may want to pass.

Great experience, the stairs take your time cause its a workout. The tour was very interesting with learning so much about the cave and bats.

The caves are nice if you’ve never been before. The paths are very clear and man made in the cave and they have good lighting. You are only allowed to take photos in a couple areas, they don’t want you take pictures in most of the cave. They have fans set up around the cave to help with air flow. We went to the 1030am tour and it wasn’t terribly hot in the cave, but it was humid. It’s $10/ticket and they take fairly large groups at a time. Our tour guide was Daisy and he was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The large groups make it difficult though. I think I saw 3-4 groups walking around the caves at a time…