Local guide · Jan Thiel

Jan Thiel: Where the Beach Meets the Best Local Bites

5 spots · updated May 26, 2026

Jan Thiel is not just a beach — it is a food route. From the Tugboat snorkeling spot to the fish restaurants along Caracasbaaiweg, this stretch of Curaçao southeast coast packs more local flavor per kilometer than almost anywhere on the island.

When: Weekday afternoons are calmer. Weekends fill up fast — arrive before noon
Try: Fresh fish, ceviche, batidos, cold Balashi
Good for: Beach days, lazy afternoons, fish lovers, sunset seekers

Where to get them?

Order: most good reviews from locals first.

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Start your morning at Tugboat Bar where the snorkeling crowd meets the batido crowd. Work east toward Brisa del Mar for cold drinks and fresh fish at the water. By lunch, Kant'i Awa in the Vissershaven has the catch of the day. Late afternoon: grab something from de VISBOER to take to the sand. Bites Curacao rounds out the strip with a casual, come-as-you-are vibe that fits the neighborhood perfectly.

Tip from locals

Park near the Tugboat dive site early on weekends. The fishermen at Vissershaven sell direct in the morning — best prices of the day.