Hato, Curaçao

Hato
Village
House in Hato
Hato
Location in Curaçao
Coordinates: 12°12′00″N 68°59′19″W / 12.19989°N 68.98870°W / 12.19989; -68.98870
StateKingdom of the Netherlands
CountryCuraçao
CityWillemstad
Population
 (2011)
  Total
45

Hato is a village in Curaçao. It started as a plantation of the Dutch West Indies Company. The Curaçao International Airport has been built on the former plantation grounds. The Hato Caves are located near the village and airport. The caves consist of marine coral limestone, and are a major tourist attraction.