The Floating Market is a line of Venezuelan trading boats moored along the Sha Caprileskade canal in Punda, selling tropical fruit, vegetables and fish from their decks.
For generations, traders have made the short crossing from Venezuela to sell mangoes, papayas, plantains and the morning's catch directly from their boats. It is busiest and freshest in the morning.
A few minutes' walk from the hotel, it is a vivid, working slice of everyday Punda, go early, bring a camera and buy a piece of fruit to support the vendors.
- Collection
- Willemstad & Punda
- In the series
- No. 30 of 105
- From the hotel
- 3 min on foot
- Good to know
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- Questions
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Good to know
- Go in the morning for the freshest produce and most boats.
- Buy a mango or papaya to support the traders.
- It is a short walk from the hotel through Punda.
Questions & answers
What time is the Floating Market open?
Mornings are best, boats arrive early and the freshest produce sells through the day; some vendors pack up by afternoon.