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Nature & Day Trips

Flamingos at Jan Kok

No. 91 of 1052 min read

Curaçao has wild flamingos, and the salt pans at Jan Kok on the south coast are one of the most reliable places to see them feeding in the shallows.

Pink flocks gather in the brackish lagoons, especially around dawn and dusk. View and photograph them from a respectful distance, never approach, as they spook easily and flight wastes their energy.

The nearby Sint Willibrordus area and other salt flats also host them

It is an easy roadside stop on the way to or from the western beaches.

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  • Dawn and dusk are best for flamingo sightings.
  • Keep your distance and use a zoom, never approach.
  • Combine with a west-coast beach day.

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Where can I see flamingos in Curaçao?

The Jan Kok salt flats near Sint Willibrordus are among the most reliable spots, best at dawn or dusk and viewed from a distance.

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