The Sea Turtles of Playa Piskado

Playa Piskado’s name translates to “Fisherman’s Beach,” and this is an apt description. Locals keep tiny boats anchored just off-shore, here, and bring their daily catch to the small dock. But it’s not just fishermen that you’re likely to see at Playa Piskado; this is also a favorite haunt for Curaçao’s sea turtles.

I had been excited to see the turtles, and upon arriving to the beach, ran straight into the water without bothering to ask Jürgen if he wanted to join me. I swam around for twen...