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For many years, the Kura Hulanda Hotel was a large, picturesque city hotel in the colonial style of the 18th and 19th centuries. Conferences and events were held and the hotel rooms were located within the various houses, which were accessed via cobbled alleyways and beautiful courtyards.

The Kura Hulanda has been restored and transformed into a small village with a lively residential area, a downsized hotel, bars and restaurants. It deserves to be discovered by you.

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The bridge is about to be closed and moved to the side. Whoever wants to get to the other bank before that has to put their legs under their arms and make sure that they still manage it. Otherwise they will ride on the bridge as it swings to the side…

Alternatively, there are also the pretty-looking, cute ferry boats that transfer pedestrians from one bank to the other next to the bridge. However, this probably takes a little longer than hurrying. 😉

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Felis aña nobo

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The Divi Divi is the symbol of Aruba.

The Divi Divi tree made of precious metal is awarded as an honorary prize at the annual film festival held in Aruba.

Probably the most famous living Divi Divi tree stands in the middle of the white sand of Eagle Beach on Aruba.

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Nena Sanchez (1945 – 2017) is a famous local Curacao artist who was crowned Miss Curacao in 1966.

Her colorful paintings are known beyond the island’s borders. Famous motifs include her goddesses, Kunuku houses and the fauna of Curacao. Nena’s murals decorate numerous house walls in Punda, Willemstad.

There is a gallery of her works in the picturesque Jan Kok mansion, which you can visit every day except Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.

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Without a doubt: Superdushi.

In the Dushi Store, which you will find on the upper floor of the Mambo Beach shopping mile, there are lots of Dushi items. It’s a shopping spot for the whole family. They have a wide range of products, including a large selection for children and babies.
The shirts with the words “I am Superdushi” or “Be Superdushi” are definitely a highlight.

You can learn more about the meaning of the Papiamentu word Dushi here.

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The ship is towed into the Sint Annabaai strait (between Otrobanda and Punda), to Mathey Wharf. The swinging old lady (= Queen Emma Bridge) has to make way for this. When an ocean liner like this is anchored there, it is always the highest point in the city as soon as you turn your gaze towards St. Anna Bay.

Our highlight was the departure of the “Perla del Mar” at night: Its majestic size, the many lights and, above all, the sounding of the ship’s horn were well worth witnessing live. And of course we didn’t forget to wave 😉

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A green oasis in the middle of Willemstad.

The Hofi Cas Cora is a farm with a farm store, café and brunch restaurant all in one – an ideal place for a family outing.

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Keshi Yena means “stuffed cheese” in Papiamentu and is a local dish on Curacao:

Traditionally, it is a round cheese or cheese ball with a spicy meat and vegetable filling. Keshi yena can be either steamed or baked.

We can recommend Keshi Yena at Marfa’s GoodHangout.

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The white lettering in the village of St. Willibrordus, which looks exactly like the world-famous HOLLYWOOD lettering, except that it says WILLIWOOD. Opposite the landmark is the Toko Williwood.

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On Curacao, New Year’s Eve (Silvester) is called Pagara.

The festivities usually begin on December 27. Temporary market stalls are set up to sell fireworks. Entire streets are closed off for the firework shows at the Pagara parties.

A Pagara is a long row of fireworks tied together. The biggest Pagara is set off on December 31 in the Pietermaai district, combined with a huge street party: all the stores, bars and restaurants take part, there is street food and live music.

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Right-hand traffic – as a European you will probably breathe a sigh of relief.

(Sorry for people from the British Isles, Malta and Cyprus!)

Please don’t gasp when you are overtaken on the right. This is allowed on Curacao with several lanes and is also done.

It is not uncommon to see cars with the steering wheel on the right – more of a challenge for the driver than for you.

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Many businesses and event organizers do not have their own domain.
Simply search for them on Facebook. They post information, news and pictures. You can communicate with them via Messenger.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for on Facebook, try Instagram.

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In Europe, your shopping costs what it says on the price tag. Everywhere and always – that’s obvious!

In the Caribbean (and many other parts of the world), your shopping costs either the price you have to pay as a tourist (“tourist price”) or the price paid by the locals (“local price“). It is also clear that the locals do not normally earn as much money as you do as a tourist. So they usually get a much lower price that is adjusted to their income.

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King of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, represented by Governor Lucille A. George-Wout (since 2013).

Elections were held in spring 2021. The new Prime Minister is Gilmar Pisas.

The previous incumbent was Eugene Rhuggenaath.

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Willy and Woody are the two famous pigs from Porto Mari beach.

They were given these names in reference to WILLIWOOD. Toko Williwood is the name of the beach bar on Porto Mari, which is run by the owners of the Toko Williwood restaurant (=Marfas Hangout) in Sint Willibrordus.

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The little ASOLIS is our mascot.

You’ve probably seen it before on our Relaxed Curacao T-shirts.

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These are fried cornmeal sticks – distantly related to polenta, only tastier.

We recommend the Funchi Hasa at Kome – always on Wednesdays for tapas night.

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Yes, there really is one!
The mushroom forest is located on the coast of Santa Cruz in the west of the island, but under water.
Of course, there are no mushrooms growing in salt water as you know them from our forests in Europe. However, the corals actually look like mushrooms, which is why this underwater landscape was given the name Mushroom Forest.

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The Divi Divi tree adorns the tail fin of Divi Divi Air aircraft.

Based in Curaçao, the airline connects the three ABC islands: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao.

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Curaçaoënaars or Curaçaoër are the residents of Curacao. The spelling alone is a challenge for dictation! A man living on Curacao is called a Curaçaoënaar, a woman a Curaçaose.

Let dict.cc pronounce it for you:
Inhabitants of Curacao

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The famous Full Moon Party is a legendary beach party with a DJ that took place once a month on Kokomo Beach under the full moon.

After pandemic it was continued at more irregular intervals.

More on the Facebook fan page of the Full Moon Party initiators.

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In Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) it is UTC-4 for Curacao.

To give you an idea of what this means: In summer time, we in Germany are UTC+2, that is 6 hours ahead of Curacao. In winter time UTC+1 it is 5 hours.

UTC and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), which you are probably more familiar with, are identical in terms of calculating the time difference, but UTC has replaced GMT. Both refer to the prime meridian, which passes through the London district of Greenwich.

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Yes, the largest bird in the world, the ostrich.

Some of these flightless ratites, whose original home is Africa, live on Curacao, but not in the wild. You can visit and marvel at them at the Ostrich Farm in the east of Curacao.

If you’re lucky, ostrich chicks will have just hatched.

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The Hofi Cas Cora, the green oasis in the middle of Willemstad.

The Eatery, the local brunch restaurant, offers a great change of pace at the weekend with its creative breakfast options. Above all, they are delicious!

There are highchairs and toys for the little ones on the terrace. The animals at Hofi Cas Cora are also worth a visit.

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Netherlands Antilles Florin – Florin Antiano, the currency unit on Curacao.

Naf. or Nafl. is the abbreviation for the Dutch Antillean Guilder (ANG).

In Papiamentu they say Florin or Heldu. You will also often hear Gilders or ‘Güldis’, which means (Antillean) Guilders.

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Quite simply: Halo. Replace “e” with an “a” and delete one “l”.
That’s the only difference.

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The Sint Christoffelberg is the highest mountain on the island of Curacao at 372 meters above sea level. It is located in the Christoffel National Park in the north of the island and is a popular hiking and excursion destination.

Admission for the mountain climb is only until 10 am, after that it gets too hot for hiking. Therefore, the park is open from 6 am and you should take 2 liters of water with you for the ascent of Christoffel.

Christoffel Park Curacao

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There are 4 in total, all of which can be reached from Landhaus San Juan.

From west to east:
Playa Chiki, Manzalina, Shon Mosa and Playa Largu.

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It’s always nice and warm year-round. The temperature hovers around 30 degrees during the day and rarely dips below 25 at night, which means summer days with tropical nights.

We’ve included the monthly average temperatures in a table, which can also be displayed in Fahrenheit using a slider. Simply follow the link.

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The Spaniards landed in the bay between the two current parts of the city in 1499 on Saint Anna’s name day (= 26th of July).
This is why they called the bay “Bahia de Santa Ana”, in Papiamentu Sint Annabaai.

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The flag has a dark blue background and a yellow stripe in the lower third. The blue symbolizes the sea and the sky, separated by the yellow sun.

In the upper left corner are two white, five-pointed stars. The five points stand for the continents from which the inhabitants of Curacao originate. The larger star represents Curacao and the smaller one the neighboring island of Klein Curacao.

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A Kunuku is a traditional house, usually with a door in the middle, a window on the left and right and a roof made of corn stalks or corrugated iron. With a little imagination, the facades of the simple farmhouses look like faces.

As you drive across the island, you will see them again and again at the side of the road, some in ruins, some renovated. Slaves used to live in Kunukus.

In the Kas di pal’i maishi outdoor museum, just past Barber on the way to Tera Korá, you can learn all about the houses.

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July 2 is the Dia di Bandera. Flag Day (nl. Dag van de Vlag) is a public holiday and at the same time a huge spectacle.

The blue and yellow flag of Curacao is hoisted everywhere, hung from windows and festively waved. Motorcades with flags cruise across the island and there is a memorial ceremony in Willemstad.

You can imagine the whole thing to be similar to the jubilation after the 2014 World Cup final when Germany became world champions. Only in Caribbean style and in an even more exuberant mood.

In 2024, the Dia di Bandera celebrated its 40th anniversary on Curacao, with free fans being distributed.

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A pharmacy is called Botica or Botika on Curacao.

Look out for this name on houses and shops and not Farmacia or Pharmacy. The snake from the staff of Aesculapius is often the symbol.

The boticas are very well stocked on Curacao. You can get many medicines there even without a doctor’s prescription. Boticas are also drugstores and often have products that you know from home, some of which are cheaper than in the supermarkets.

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Curacao was first discovered in 1499 by Alonso de Ojeda, a lieutenant of Christopher Columbus.
The Spaniards called the island “Isla de los Gigantes” (Island of Giants) because of the indigenous people, the Arawak, who lived there were impressively large.

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La Curacao is a local department store with 3 branches.

The main store is located on Jan Noorduynweg to the west, very close to the university. The second branch is located in Willemstad’s Zeelandia district, on Kaya Jacob Posner, very close to the Van den Tweel supermarket. A third is on Roodeweg in Otrobanda.

La Curacao describes itself on its Facebook page as “The best one stop shopping center of Curacao” and it really is. Shopping tip and insider tip at the same time!

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It’s Tafelberg which can be translated as Table Mountain.

Yes, Curacao has one too, not just Cape Town. In fact, the two have a similar shape. Table Mountain on Curacao is located in a restricted area and is only accessible with permission.

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It’s easy to remember the size of Curacao in square kilometers, because it’s a repdigit, handy number:
444 km2
The island is 61 km long and varies between 5 and 14 km in width. The total coastline is 364 km long.

The landmass of Curacao is about half the size of Berlin.

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During the day, Mambo Beach invites you to chill out and relax with its variety of different beach clubs, which merge almost seamlessly into one another.

In the evening, it transforms into a party mile with music and dancing, as the name ‘Mambo’ suggests.

Mambo Beach Boulevard, which is directly next to the beach, is a collection of restaurants and stores spread over two floors.

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There are over 70 dive sites.

This makes Curacao a real diver’s paradise, with something for every level of experience.

Offshore diving is particularly popular: Diving with direct access from the beach.

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Aruba, Curacao, Sint Maarten (= autonomous countries) and the “special communities” of Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius.

It is interesting to note that one island in each of these archipelagos in and under the wind has a different official status (highlighted in bold).

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The two Kenepa beaches (Grote and Kleine Knip) are named after the Kenepa tree and Manzalina Beach near San Juan is named after the Manzanilla tree.

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Yes, the green iguana can be found as yuana on the menu of some restaurants on Curacao.
The light-colored meat resembles chicken in taste, but contains many small bones that are somewhat reminiscent of fish bones.

Iguana Burger is available at the 4th of July Bar in Barber.

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Through the SkyTeam frequent traveler status.

From “Silver” status, you can book the cheapest light fare with KLM/Air France, which both belong to the SkyTeam airline alliance, and still take checked baggage with you free of charge.

Silver status is comparatively easy to achieve – you don’t have to fly that much. Our articles on relaxed travelling show you how to achieve the status you need quickly.

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Tumba is a dance style and tambu is a music style.

What Samba is to Brazilians during Carnival, Tumba is to Curacaoenaars. It is a mixture of Afro-Caribbean drum rhythms, Merengue and Latin Jazz.

You can even find a dance tutorial on YouTube: Curacao Tumba Dance Tutorial

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The inhabitants of Curacao have a Dutch passport.

Curacao is an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, but is not part of the EU or the Schengen area.

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In the Boka Shete National Park there is a viewpoint called Boka Pistol: Pistol Bay.

Every time there is a big incoming wave, a fountain shoots up meters high in front of you. The reason for this is an underground hole in the rocks through which seawater is forced.

The jet is so powerful and the noise so loud that you might think a pistol being fired.

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Both 😉

The bridges connect the districts of Otrobanda and Punda across the strait of St. Anna Bay.

The Queen Emma Bridge is the ancient, wooden pontoon bridge that can be driven completely to the shore side of Otrobanda so that ships can pass. You can only cross the 167 meter length on foot or on a maximum of 2 wheels.

The Queen Juliana Bridge is the main connection between the city districts by car and towers above everything. The steel bridge is painted in the national colors blue and yellow, 56 meters high and 500 meters long.

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The Chichi is a colorful figure with sensual, round shapes.

The sculpture is made of plaster, is handmade, hand-painted and a popular souvenir. Its appearance reflects the island’s ideal of beauty.

The Chichi is the creation of the artist Serena Janet Israel, a Berlin native who came to Curacao at the turn of the millennium and found a new home on the island.

Chichi is the Papiamentu name for big sister, who plays an important role in the Curacao family tradition. Chichi stands for love and care.

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Yes, you can drink it without hesitation.

No matter where you turn on a tap on the island, drinking water of the best quality comes out of the tap. The tap water comes from seawater desalination plants.

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Fuik means fishing net. Fuik Day is a festival on the water in the Fuikbaai.

Fuikbaai is a bay in the shape of an elongated fishing net. Everything that floats on the water is sailed into it. Fuik Day is a big happening with lots of music, food and drink.

What started with a few boats from friends is now a well-known event that takes place annually on the first Sunday of the year.

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Pastechi, in English “pies” are filled pastries. They are eaten for breakfast or as a snack. Pastechi are either filled with meat, cheese, vegetables or fish.

They are similar to South American empanadas.

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At Playa Grandi in the west of Curacao.

Fishermen bring in their catches here and throw their fish waste into the sea. In the mornings and late afternoons, this attracts numerous sea turtles: “Thank you for the fish”. You are guaranteed to see them up close while snorkeling or diving.

Please enjoy these beautiful animals with respect and a little distance.

They will thank you with their calming behavior, great photos and unique experiences that you can take home with you.

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1. The color blue – like Blue Curacao

The sea shines in every shade of blue you can imagine. The white sand makes the clear water glow turquoise blue. The sky even loses a little to the intense colors of the water, but is almost always blue, because Curacao is an all-year-round destination.

2. The temperature

The Caribbean Sea is almost as warm as the outside temperature on Curacao.

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Curaçao is a year-round destination, no matter what season it is. It’s always summer on the island!
The climate is pretty dry and windy.
There aren’t any major temperature swings, except for a few days of rain in the fall and winter.

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There are pigs on these beaches.

At Daaibooi Beach, they tend to hide in the bushes and can be found in the evening or at night.

Porto Mari is home to the two famous pigs Willy and Woody, who also like to pose for photos during the day and are always on the lookout for something edible.

We met a pink and black spotted pig at the Grote Knip.

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Papiamentu is the creole language of the inhabitants of Curacao.

Due to the island’s turbulent history, the Taino of the indigenous people was mixed with Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and African.

Papiamentu is one of the three official languages on Curacao, alongside Dutch and English.

Find out more in our article.

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No see thems is more of a saying than a real name. Friends used to call a species of mosquito on Curacao by this name.

No see thems are literally invisible because they are not black like mosquitoes, but rather brownish. They are so small and light that you can neither see nor feel them on your skin. Only the small, reddish bumps are visible afterwards 😉

Glacial from Landhuis Chobolobo helps to cool itchy bites.

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The shape of the Chichi is slightly inspired by the Nana sculptures by French artist Niki de Saint Phalle. She fought for the women’s rights movements in Europe in the 1960s and became famous as a pop artist.

Chichi, in contrast, is a unique art figure created by Serena Israel and is an independent, registered trademark.

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The tree, which is painted below as a red octopus and is the unmistakable landmark to Playa Piskado, is a manzanilla or manchinel tree.
It is also known as beach apple, as its yellow-green fruits look like apples. But be careful, it is poisonous!
More on this in the article.

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At 56 meters high, the bridge is the highest in the Caribbean.

It’s a 500-meter-long steel arch bridge that spans from sea level over the St. Annabaai.
The bridge’s gradient is pretty extreme. It’s like driving straight into the sky.
It’s a great way to get your adrenaline going on your first visit!

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The speed limit within built-up areas is 45 km/h, outside of built-up areas 60 to 80 km/h.

Our tip: Just go with the flow!

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Playa Santu Pretu has black sand.

Compared to the other beaches on Curacao, the sand here is not snow-white, but dark brown to black. It is somewhat grainy and heats up quite a bit in the sun. It is difficult to walk on barefoot, so if you want to snorkel, park your shoes somewhere near the water or waddle there in fins 😉

The little-visited reef at Playa Santu Pretu is small but beautiful and inviting for snorkeling.

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A popular side dish in Antillian cuisine. Funchi is made from corn flour, similar to the polenta we are familiar with.

Funchi Hasa is the deep-fried version of Funchi, which can be refined with pineapple juice and turmeric. Dushi!

We recommend Funchi on Wednesdays at Kome – Tapas & more for Tapas Night. There they are served with delicious tomato jam and thin shavings of Parmesan.

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Nena Sanchez was crowned Miss Curacao in 1966 and then took part in the Miss Universe competition. She then became Miss Amity referring to Miss Friendship.

To this day, you can admire her murals and works all over Curacao.

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Never leave the house without water!

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Seú is the harvest festival on Curacao. As it always takes place on Easter Monday, the date changes every year.

People parade through the streets of Willemstad dressed in colorful costumes and dancing to traditional music. They celebrate the harvest, each other and their connection with Mother Nature. There is a parade led by a Séu Queen, a singing contest and a headscarf contest.

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The yellow paper wasp (Polistes versicolor), which is common on Curacao, has the funny-sounding name Maribomba in the local language Papiamentu.

This name has its origins in the Bantu language Kimbundu, in which wasp means “marimbondo”. Once again, the connection between Curacao’s slavery past and the influence of an African language on the creole language Papiamentu becomes clear.

We were told that the sting of a maribomba is quite painful. But so far we have been spared.

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The Laraha is a sour, green orange fruit that only grows on the ABC islands.

Originally, the Laraha was a Valencia orange, but in the desert climate it only produced shrivelled fruit. Unfortunately, they were simply inedible. But something could still be done with their peels: The bitter orange liqueur Blue Curacao has been produced in Landhuis Chobolobo for 115 years.

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Are you totally fascinated by the colorfully painted wooden signs and signposts that you see everywhere on Curacao? Would you like to have one as a souvenir for home?

We recommend Shirley, where you can have your own personal souvenir made in her small atelier in the middle of Punda. Cost in standard size: approx. 25-30 EUR (as of 2022/23). You choose the motif and she does the rest. Joy guaranteed!

Take a look at our detailed article “The most beautiful souvenirs“. Enjoy!

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Don’t panic, you can wait and watch the ship as it cruises in or out of St. Annabaai.

Alternatively, you can walk a few meters further, past the Iguana Café to the end of the canopies. At the ferry pier, the oval, white and blue ferry boats, which look the same from the front and back (like toy ships), will take you from one shore to the other for free.

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A diving spot in the west of the island is called Alice in Wonderland.
The further you descend here, the smaller you feel among the ever-growing coral formations. This is why the underwater world there bears this name.

There’s more to discover underwater in the diving area around Westpunt, including a statue of Neptune, a Chichi, and a saxophone. The reefs, fish, and corals are so diverse that it’s like entering another world.

Alice in Wonderland is a magical diving adventure!

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This refers to the colorful, historical colonial houses in the capital Willemstad in the district of Punda, located directly on the waterfront of the Sint Anna Bay.

The bright, colorful facades of the Handelskade are a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

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Then you’ll have to hurry if you want to get to the other bank!

The ringing announces the closing of the bridge gates. They will be moved aside in the next few minutes because a ship wants to cross the strait.
Too late? No problem – just take one of the ferry boats shuttling back and forth to the other shore.

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The Mushroom Forest is a great diving and snorkeling spot near Santa Cruz in the west of the island.
You can get there by boat, and it’s definitely worth checking out because of the mushroom-like coral formations.

At the end of a dive in the mushroom forest, be sure to check out the Blue Room – a cave that’s completely bathed in blue light.

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Krioyo is Papiamentu for Creole and Saus stands for sauce.

It is a delicious Antillean sauce consisting of tomatoes, onions and peppers.

The sauce can be eaten with almost any dish, e.g. with meat or fish without its own sauce, but also with funchi, moro or tutu.

Taco from the Cactus Café is particularly good at preparing it.

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A snèk is a kiosk, a kind of small supermarket combined with a pub.
You can’t enter it, but buy everything over a counter or through a (barred) window.

A snèk is also a meeting place, whether for an after-work beer or a game of dominoes. The latter is a popular pastime for locals.

Tip: You can often still get the essentials to eat or drink at a snèk when the supermarkets on the island have already closed.

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The fortress Fort Nassau, which is also a good restaurant. From there you have a 360° view over Curacao.

Fort Nassau is enthroned on the 68-metre-high Sablica Hill, right next to the port of Willemstad. It was built at the end of the 18th century under the name “Fort Republiek”.

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Curacao has over 35 beaches, including large, small, narrow, wide, snow-white, black, coral, windy, natural, serviced…

With so many to choose from, you’re sure to find your personal favorite beach.

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The Kenepa Grandi or Great (nl. Grote) Knip beach:

A picturesque, semi-circular bay with a shallow entrance into the crystal-clear, turquoise water. There are hardly any waves and there are even rocks as diving platforms at the edge of the bay. The beach itself is a huge sandpit with the finest white coral sand.

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Since 2021, there has been a stamp series from Curacao in honor of the painter Nena Sanchez (1945 – 2017) with her most famous motifs:

A Kunuku house, red flower blossoms, a rooster, a trupial (= an orange and black bird whose sounds resemble a cell phone ringtone) and the faces of two of her famous goddesses.

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Mount Sint Christoffel with an altitude of 375 meters above sea level.

You can climb it from Christoffelpark in the morning hours – a challenge for amateurs and a short mountain stage for professional hikers. No matter what you are – make sure you take enough water with you on the way!

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One of our favorite restaurants on the island is Eetcafe De Buurvrouw (= eatery ‘The Neighbor’). The restaurant itself is an oversized palapa, under which there is an incredibly beautiful atmosphere. We die for the fantastic skewers with Antillan rice. An absolute recommendation!

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DUSHI is a frequently used word in the local language Papiamentu.

It has a whole range of meanings. Calling someone ‘Dushi’ means that he or she is your ‘darling’, your ‘sweetheart’ or even ‘sexy’. It also means ‘sweet’ and is also used for delicious food or anything nice in life.

We wish you a ‘Dushi’ day!

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An anthropological museum with a focus on the cultural heritage and history of Curacao.

The Kura Hulanda site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site for the Protection of Historic Monuments. It extends in Otrobanda from the large Arubastraat to the banks of the Sint Anna Bay.

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The goods on the Floating Market mainly come from Venezuela. The proximity to the South American coast, with Venezuela only 60 kilometers away, makes it very easy to transport fresh produce such as fruit, vegetables and fish by boat.

The boats are docked directly behind the market stalls in the waters of the Waaigat. Well worth a visit!

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Zakitó is a walking and running path on John F. Kennedy Boulevard.

Wall murals by well-known local artists such as Sander van Beusekom line the 4.7-kilometer path. Another great thing is that it always runs alongside the water.

The jogging route connects the Mundo Nobo and Piscadera districts, has no incline and is suitable for beginners.

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There are three official languages on the island:
Dutch, English and Papiamentu.

However, you can also get by quite well with Spanish.
Learn more in our article.

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A well-attended neighborhood festival in the streets of Otrobanda.
Kaya is the name of the street in Papiamentu.

In the months leading up to the Kaya Kaya Festival, districts are “cleaned up”, visually embellished and new murals are created on house walls. For the festival itself, which is accompanied by music, you buy a ticket including a cup. In the spirit of sustainability, there are no drinks containers anywhere except for these cups. The street festival celebrated its 5th anniversary in 2023.

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Over 166,000 people currently live all over the island.

For an island 60 km long and 444 square kilometers in size, that’s not so few. This means that there are approximately 375 inhabitants per 1 square kilometer. However, most people live in and around Willemstad. The rest of the island is less densely populated.

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From the two Aqualectra seawater desalination plants in Mundo Nobo and Nieuwpoort.

The groundwater on Curacao is not drinkable and the deposits are too small. It is used to irrigate the sparse farmland.

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Lemon or lime water and for us the national drink of Curacao.

Follow the link to our article about Awa di Lamunchi.

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This sculpture is a Chichi.

It represents the sensual and shapely ideal of female beauty that is prevalent on the island. The Chichis are individually painted by local artists. Each figurine is unique and therefore a one-of-a-kind, wonderful souvenir. There is a Chichi store in Willemstad, where you can watch them being painted live.

If you would like to paint your own personal Chichi, you can do so at Serena’s Art Factory on a Tuesday or Saturday morning from 9am to 12pm. Have fun!

The Chichi figure created by Serena Israel in 2008 can also be admired under water. The diving attraction is located at a depth of approx. 10m.

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Both are correct!

In the literal translation from the local language Papiamentu, Otrobanda means the “other side”. It doesn’t matter whether you say Otrobanda or Otrabanda, confirms Pablo from Iguana Ride, who offers city tours on e-scooters through the various districts.

Otrabanda is the district of Willemstad that lies opposite Punda. The St. Annabaai strait separates the two districts. How do you get across? The Queen Emma Bridge is for pedestrians, and the Queen Juliana Bridge is for all motor vehicles.

The picture shows the Briónplein in Otrobanda/Otrabanda with the flag of Curacao.

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With the Curacao Chronicle, the only English-language newspaper on the island.
Online you can keep up to date before, during and after your trip to Curacao.
In an interview with us you can get to know Aldrich Hermelijn, the publisher and editor-in-chief of the Curacao Chronicle.

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Sambil is a large shopping mall located west of Willemstad, near Piscadera Bay.

In addition to numerous (brand) stores for all age groups, the shopping mall is also home to the Curacao Seaturtle Conservation Visitor Center, a Carrefour supermarket, a drugstore, a technology and gadget store, a gym, a bowling alley, a cinema and the large Sambil Eats food court with numerous specialties from all over the world.

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It’s over 8,000 kilometers.
The distance between Berlin and Willemstad is approximately 8,430 km.

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The translation of the term once again reveals Papiamentu as a mixed language:
bolo=cake from Portuguese and manteca=butter from Spanish.
In Papiamentu, the “de” becomes “di” and the “c” is replaced by a “k”.

Bolo di manteca is a butter cake – the basic recipe is a pound cake made with wheat flour.
Bolos are moist and yummy and keep for several days in the fridge. They are available in all supermarkets in many different varieties – we have eaten them plain, in 3 colors, as marble cake and also with chocolate chips.

You can’t go wrong with that choice for your children.
A clear recommendation for sweet tooths!

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The exchange rate of the Antillean Guilder to the Euro is approximately 2:1.

Currently, 1 Antillean Guilder stands at 0.51 Euro. You will do well if you always divide the Naf. or Nafl. indicated on price tags by 2.

The US Dollar is very welcome on Curacao. Card payments are always settled in US Dollars. 1 Antillean Guilder = 0.55 US Dollar.

Last updated: February 2024

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In the pastor’s garden = Hofi Pastor in Barber, you will find the oldest tree on the island, a kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra), which is around 800 years old. Its huge board roots alone are as big as us humans.

The Hofi Pastor is a 12-hectare park located behind the prominent church of Barber.

Daily opened except Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm, entrance fee 5 Naf: Facebook page of Hofi Pastor

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Otrobanda is just another name for the other side.
It depends on which side of the bay you’re on, but Otrobanda is always the other side of St. Annabaai. The strait separates the districts of Punda and Otrobanda in Willemstad.

Pablo joked:

“If you’re in Punda, Otrobanda is on the other side. But if you’re in Otrobanda, Punda is Otrobanda.”

However, Otrobanda or Otrabanda (both spellings are correct!) is shown on the city map as the district of Willemstad opposite Punda.

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Moro is a side dish in the local cuisine of Curacao. It is cooked rice with a small amount of beans.

Mòro or Mòro Mòro is also used as a synonym for “Bon dia” as a greeting, mainly by older people. Both mean good morning/good day in Papiamentu and have their origins in Afrikaans, comparable to the North German “Moin”.

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The manzanilla or manchinel tree is one of the most poisonous trees in the world.
It is often found on the beaches of Curacao. Signs on the trunk indicate the danger.

More on this in a separate article in the nature section.

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On the grounds of the Hotel Kura Hulanda, you can visit the Tomasito Cave and the Tomasito Hole.

To do this, you pay a small fee in the hotel lobby, where you can also marvel at relics of the indigenous people of Curacao, the Arawak.

It’s only a short hike to Tomasito (approx. 5 minutes) – just follow the signs.

The cave is a cool and quiet place where you can meditate, for example. Rating: Hidaway!

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A toko is a grocery store on Curacao.

Tokos are usually somewhat smaller than the large supermarkets such as Centrum, Van den Tweel or Mangusa Hypermarket. They are usually privately run and can be found in almost every locality. Sometimes they are quite inconspicuous, somewhat less inviting from the outside and the checkout area is often barred.

However, you can often get food much cheaper in a toko. Some are open longer in the evenings than the big chains.

A very special toko is the Toko Williwood.

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Klein Curacao is the uninhabited neighboring island of Curacao, located approx. 11 km to the southeast. The smaller of the two white stars on the Curacao flag represents the island, which is just under 3 kilometers long and 1 kilometer wide.

It is a popular excursion destination by boat. The only attraction is the old, red and white lighthouse, which forms a beautiful contrast to the barren landscape and the blue sky.

Even more attractive are the coral reefs and shipwrecks around the island, which attract numerous snorkelers and divers.

Your most important accessory for Klein Curacao: sun protection – in any way!

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Chobolobo is a Landhuis and at the same time the only true Blue Curacao liqueur factory.

The famous blue liqueur has been produced for 115 years from the peel of the Laraha orange, which only grows on Aruba and Curacao. This fact and the production in a single, ancient copper kettle limit the quantities that can be produced each year.

There are many copies and liqueurs based on oranges, but only one original Blue Curacao.

Does it have what it takes to become a national drink? We’ve looked into it in a blog article.

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The Divi Divi is an undemanding tree with feathery leaves that can grow on beaches in the middle of the sand.

Typical for all Divi Divis and therefore a distinguishing feature is that all trees face south-west. This is due to the constant trade winds blowing from the north-east.

The Divi Divi tree is the logo on the tail fins of the island-hopper airline Divi Divi Air. It connects Curacao with the neighboring islands of Aruba and Bonaire.

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Underwater, of course, at Playa Piskadó to be precise.

Many years ago, Louis Lopez Ramirez, the owner of All West Apartments and Diving, had the idea of creating an underwater attraction and bringing an artificial reef to life. He commissioned a sculpture of Neptune and sank it into the beach’s house reef.

The underwater god of the sea has since become an example of art come alive.

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The famous Handelskade with its colorfully painted house facades can be found on every license plate below the number.

The license plates on the cars in front of the Hato airport building are one of the first photo motifs you want to capture as soon as you see them. This makes the license plates highly desirable souvenirs!

What do they have to do with lemon water? Read our article about it.

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The Kenepa tree is also known as the Spanish lime.

It actually bears lime-like, green fruits that look like citrus fruits but aren’t. Nevertheless, the stone fruits with the hard kernel can be eaten. They taste sweet and sour.

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This refers to the Queen Emma Bridge in Willemstad, the swinging old lady.

The Koningin Emmabrug, Pontjesbrug or Queen Emma Bridge is a floating pontoon bridge made of wood and steel that is over 100 years old. It connects the two districts of Punda and Otrobanda.

It is just under 10 meters wide and 167 meters long and can be completely moved to the Otrobanda shore side for ships to pass.

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Christoffel Mountain has a height of 375 meters above sea level.

It is the highest elevation on Curacao and also the second highest in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Only Mount Scenery on Saba is higher at 877 meters. On the European mainland, the Vaalserberg is the highest mountain in the Netherlands at 322 meters.

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Playa Piskadó is another name for Playa Grandi in Westpunt. The beach in the west of Curacao is known for its turtles.
Playa Piskadó is Papiamentu for fisherman’s beach.

The name says it all: The fishermen throw their catch into the water at the jetty in the morning and late afternoon, and the turtles know this. 😉
Snorkeling tip!

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In Westpunt at the junction to Playa Grandi or Playa Piskadó, as the beach is also called.

You can’t miss the tree as it is painted red at the bottom with eyes on the lower trunk. The roots of the Manzanilla tree represent the tentacles with suckers.
The octopus tree is a good landmark not to miss the approach to the turtle beach.

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On October 10th of each year, Curacao celebrates its Independence Day from the Netherlands. On October 10, 2010, the island became an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

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The tree gave its name to the Kenepa beaches Kenepa Grandi=Grote Knip and Kenepa Chiki=Kleine Knip.

It is probably the tallest deciduous tree on Curacao. It can reach a height of up to 20 meters.

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Dushi means sweet, lovely or delicious in Papiamentu.

Kadushi is a columnar cactus that grows on Curacao and can be eaten. Dushi Kadushi = delicious cactus. The cactus pulp of the Kadushi cactus is added to the Dushi Kadushi soup and refined with all kinds of spicy ingredients.

A great place to try the soup for yourself is the Old Market in Willemstad, where you can try it at Zus di Plaza, for example, as we did. Enjoy your meal!

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The ‘Blue Room’ of Curacao is a cave near the dive site Mushroom Forest on the coast of Santa Cruz. It is located between Boka Hulu and the black beach Playa Santu Pretu.

Sports enthusiasts can reach the cave from land. The entrance is difficult to see from the water: just a slit in the surface of the water. Inside, the round cave is completely bathed in blue light, hence its name Blue Room.

The Blue Room is ideal for snorkeling or for the end of a dive, as it is just under 6 metres deep.

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Curacao is shaped like a fish.
It swims from northwest to southeast in the Caribbean Sea. The Sint Joris Baai on Curacao represents its eye.

On the map of My Curacao you can easily recognize the shape of the fish. All our posts are marked with the corresponding color symbol of the respective Relaxed Curacao section.

You can find many pictures of fish from the Caribbean in our snorkeling & diving section.

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The local price is the price for something adjusted to the usually lower income of the locals.

For some expenses (e.g. internet or car rental) you can try to get the local price. For other expenses, you should be more “generous” and honor local commitment. The balance makes the difference here!

Don’t demand the local price, but rather be happy if you get the local price as a tourist at some point and somewhere. It helps if you find out in advance what things usually cost locally.

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Pika are pickled onions with chili. Watch out, spicy!

Eetcafé De Buurvrouw sells homemade pika to its guests. Perhaps a souvenir if you want to take something culinary home with you.

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You drive to the west of Curacao to Westpunt. After a short distance into village, you will see the beginning of a long bay on your left. Continue along the road until you reach the All West Apartments, which are painted in yellow. Behind it is a large parking lot where you can leave your car. On the right-hand side, go down the stairs to Playa Grandi.

If you have driven past, you’ve got a second chance: turn sharp left in the downhill S-bend, before the octopus tree. This will take you to the smaller parking lot at ground level, which is located directly in front of Playa Piskadó.

Playa Piskadó is the name given to the part of Playa Grandi where the fishermen bring in their catches. There are always lots of turtles in the water.

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Jan Kok is the name given to the area on the other side of the St. Marie Bay salt pans. It is located just before the small village of St. Willibrordus.

The salt pans are home to colonies of flamingos, sometimes very close to the shore, which you can observe up close. Directly opposite is the Jan Kok manor on a small hill, from where you have a wonderful view of the salt pans. The land house was built in 1840 and bears the name of the 18th century slave owner Jan Kok.

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Iguana refers to the green legua, a land lizard on Curacao.

The zoological name is iguana iguana. The iguana may look scary, but it’s harmless and a pure herbivore.

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The Curacao Chronicle is the only online daily newspaper in English.
Here you will find up-to-date information about the island and its inhabitants, short and sweet, very well researched in depth.

Find out from the editor-in-chief and publisher of the Curacao Chronicle, Aldrich Hermelijn, in the interview how he came up with the idea of founding his own news agency.

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A palapa inn Curacao is a shade provider with a palm roof. This can be a wooden parasol, a fixed set consisting of a table, two benches and a roof or even a restaurant with a palm roof such as ‘Eetcafé De Buurvrouw‘.
The covered, wooden seating areas on the beach are used in different ways, whether as a buffet for barbecues or chilling out with friends.

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CURACAO and DUSHI – the postcard motifs par excellence.

The lettering can be used wonderfully for a souvenir photo if you pose creatively within the letters.

The Papiamentu word DUSHI is probably the most frequently used word on Curacao. Find out more in our article about the local language Papiamentu.

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“Goodbye” in the local language Papiamentu. There is a separate blog article on Papiamentu.

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It’s a cool box or a cool box trolley!

The rest, including the people, are welcome in the sun. The main thing is that there is a shady spot for the food and chilled drinks you have brought with you.

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The Wara Wara is a bird of prey that belongs to the vulture falcon family. It’s not always a welcome guest. In our article, we’ll tell you why this is the case and who managed to tame two of these birds.
If you’re interested, you can check out the “sound check” of the Wara Wara on YouTube.

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According to Aldrich Hermelijn, editor of the Curacao Chronicle, Zus makes the best Dushi Kadushi soup.
Zus is the owner of the market stall “Zus the Plaza” at the Old Market in Willemstad, the Plasa Bieu.

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The Kadushi is a type of cactus on Curacao.

Our Relaxed Curacao logo shows the Kadushi columnar cactus, which is as well edible. You can find out how and in what way in our article on the Kadushi cactus.

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The fruit of the manzanilla tree looks like an apple and even tastes good – at first bite.
A poisonous apple was also the fate of Snow White.

Read more about the highly poisonous manzanilla tree in our article.

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Rom Bèrdè is green rum and is produced exclusively on Curacao according to secret recipes. The Netto Bar is famous for its green rum.

Read more in the article national drink.

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The paradisiacal Cas Abao Beach and Porto Mari Beach with its striking jetty.

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Glacial, also known as Alcolado Glacial, is a mentholated liquid that the manufacturer describes as ‘air conditioning in a bottle’.

First and foremost, Glacial cools and refreshes. It also relieves pain and helps with colds. It is also effective against itching after mosquito bites. The bottles with the bright green contents and the penguin on them can be bought everywhere on Curacao as a lotion or spray.

Know-it-all tip:
Glacial is produced in the laboratories of Landhuis Chobolobo, the home and production site of the famous, original Curacao liqueur.

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The official currency on Curacao is the Antillean Guilder (ANG).

In Papiamentu, this is florin or heldu, but the locals say something similar to güldis or gilders when they tell you the price in their currency. The currency is stable, at least since we visited Curacao for the first time in 2017.

On price labels you can read either the abbreviation ANG, Naf. or Nafl. This always refers to the Antillean Guilder.

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Hato is the name of Curacao International Airport (CUR), the only international airport on Curacao.

There are also the Hato Caves or Grottoes of Hato. These are a network of limestone caves. They are located opposite Hato airport.

Perhaps you could take a look at them on your departure day? The planes to Amsterdam don’t usually take off until the evening anyway. From the cave entrance you have an excellent view of the airport, the taxiway and the runway. Worth seeing!

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Mambo Beach Boulevard borders directly on Mambo Beach: a hip shopping mile with a collection of restaurants and stores over two floors.

In the stores you will find almost everything your heart desires: from beachwear and accessories, beauty and cosmetics stores, snorkeling and diving accessories to souvenirs and designer stores.

The large selection of restaurants means there is something for every taste.

Cool: The glass studio of radio station Dolfijn FM with a view of Mambo Beach.

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The burger patty is made from minced goat meat. The origin of the Williburger is the Toko Williwood.

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Yes, in Willemstad, in the Punda district, directly on Wilhelminaplein.

The Rooftopbar Cascada is located on the roof terrace of the Elements Hotel and offers a 360° view over the city and out to sea.

Click here for our YouTube video about the Cascada rooftop bar.

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No problem, there is a ferry dock a few meters further on, on De Rouvilleweg opposite the Gouverneur restaurant.

Cute, symmetrical ferry boats (white and blue with an orange roof) take you to the other side.
You should really take a ride on one of these – especially at night. Then you have a unique view of the colorfully illuminated Queen Emma Bridge right from the water.
And best of all: the crossing is free!

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That’s not so bad because you can stay on the bridge while it is moved to the side for a ship passage.
Be happy and enjoy the swinging of the ancient pontoon bridge. Seize the moment for great photos and videos.
A mega experience for the whole family – especially for the kids!

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Tutu is a side dish of the local cuisine on Curacao and consists mainly of boiled black-eyed peas, coconut milk and corn flour.

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Sopi Kadushi or Dushi Kadushi (soup).

In addition to stews with different types of meat, Dushi Kadushi soup is very popular on the island, especially with Zus.

Kadushi is a cactus native to Curacao. There are cacti that are inedible and also the Kadushi cactus, whose “meat” is used to make a traditional soup. In addition to the cactus pulp, the green soup contains vegetables, fish and other ingredients, depending on how it is prepared.

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From the top of the Queen Juliana Bridge – even if only briefly.

The view from up there when crossing the bridge by car is breathtaking and gives you a thrill. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to stop anywhere to take a panoramic photo.

Take care when taking photos from an open car window – it’s extremely windy up there!

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The Hofi Cas Cora is a total concept.

It is not just an agricultural estate with a farm and livestock. A farm shop with a café and a weekend restaurant complete the picture.

There’s something for everyone in this land of milk and honey, whether it’s local produce or souvenirs in the farm shop, a delicious slice of home-made cake in the café, a tour of the animals or brunch in the restaurant.

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Truki Pan is the local name for a street food truck.

It translates to “bread truck,” because pan means bread. The name comes from the side dishes, which are usually bread, rice, or chips.
The Truki Pans are grills on wheels, so they offer grilled dishes. They usually open in the evening at 9 pm and stay open until the early hours of the morning.

If you’re a night owl, this is a great spot to check out!

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The state-owned company Aqualectra provides electricity and water and is roughly comparable to our municipal utilities in Germany.

The Aqualectra desalination plants Mundo Nobo in Willemstad and Nieuwpoort near Santa Barbara turn seawater into top-quality drinking water.

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Bon Pasku!

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If you are not on one of the ships yourself and already know, here are two links for you to check:

Curports – the official website of the Curacao Port Authority

Vesselfinder – shows all ships worldwide (some with photos and more detailed information)

Depending on how you look at it, it’s good to know when and how many cruise ships will be landing in Willemstad during your vacation. The capital is always very crowded. The benefit of this is that all the stores and restaurants are open.

If the mega pier in Otrobanda is already occupied, an ocean liner has to divert to the Sint Anna Bay strait. The arrival and departure is always spectacular!

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Sun, palm trees and the sea can be found on all tropical islands…

But typical for the vegetation and the dry climate on Curacao is the Kadushi cactus. Its arms branch out from a stem, which makes it more aesthetic than other cacti. It is also edible and therefore serves as a source of food (Dushi Kadushi soup). A Kadushi cactus often stands alone on a hill – behind it only the turquoise blue sea, the sky and the sun. This image has burned into our memory so much that we have created our logo from it.

Our logo colors also reflect the colors of the Curacao flag: dark blue and yellow.

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Eetcafé De Buurvrouw, which is located on the road to Westpunt, just after the Grote Berg.

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A rooftop bar in the middle of Punda with a 360° view over the entire city and the sea.
In addition to the incredibly comfortable lounge furniture, there is also a rooftop pool overlooking Wilhelminaplein and the sea beyond.

Read more in our article.

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Of course you can bring your loved ones a rum, a bottle opener or a T-shirt. You’ll find all of these in abundance in Punda and at the cruise jetty in the tourist stores.

What about a personalized Caribbean beach-sign?

By this we mean a piece of driftwood that has been lovingly and uniquely painted by a local artist just for you and according to your ideas. Just like you’ve seen on the big beaches – for you or your loved ones as a name tag on the front door, for the garden or for the kitchen as a daily reminder over your first coffee.

Find out more in our article “The most beautiful souvenirs“.

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The original Blue Curacao is made from the Laraha orange and is therefore an orange liqueur.

The Laraha is the result of a miserable attempt to cultivate the Valencia orange on Curacao, which did not work due to the dry climate.

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The famous turtle beach is also called Playa Piskadó in Papiamentu, which translates to fishermen’s beach.
The name is very appropriate because the fishermen throw their catch into the water at the jetty. The turtles know this, as they are not averse to eating here, and they romp around the jetty when the fishermen return in the morning and late afternoon.

Snorkeling tip with turtle guarantee!

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The Wara Wara or Caribbean Caracara is a falcon-like bird with strange habits. It makes fascinatingly strange noises. The male behaves strangely by throwing his head back in a funny way.

You can find out more about this in our blog article and watch the short video within!

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Around 1815, Governor Albert Kikkert ordered the houses to be painted in bright colors, as the original white of the facades supposedly dazzled his eyes too much.

In reality, however, he was involved in the only paint factory on the island and thus made a good business. It is thanks to him that Willemstad has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

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The indigenous people of Curacao were the Arawak, also known as the Taino. They lived on the islands before the Caribs arrived from South America.

At the Hotel Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club, in the far west of the island, you can find out some information about the Arawak. The hotel lobby houses historical exhibits from the time before colonization.

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Curacao is called Kòrsou in the local language Papiamentu. You can find out more about this in our article.

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By its feathery leaves and distinctive southwest orientation.

Divi Divi trees are shaped by the constant northeast trade winds, giving them their iconic, wind-swept look.

The tree’s dense foliage in its asymmetrical crown holds yellow flowers, and its fruits resemble dried bean pods.

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The main neighboring islands are Aruba and Bonaire.

Curacao forms the C of the ABC islands.

Geographically, the islands belong to the Leeward Islands. Geologically, they belong to South America, as they lie on the South American continental shelf. Curacao and Venezuela are only 60 kilometers apart.

Strictly speaking, there is also Klein Curacao and Klein Bonaire. These two secondary islands of the main island of the same name are uninhabited.

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At Playa Grandi in the west of the island, in Westpunt, you are 100% guaranteed to encounter turtles.

The turtle guarantee is thanks to the fishermen who throw their catch into the water here. That’s why the beach’s second name is Playa Piskadó in Papiamentu, which translates as fishermen’s beach.

In the morning and late afternoon, the beach is teeming with turtles.

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Willemstad

The historic center of the capital is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once you have seen Willemstad with its colorful colonial-style houses, you will never forget the city again.

There are numerous bars and restaurants in the Pietermaai, Punda and Otrobanda districts.

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Iguanas are pure herbivores.

Although it has been observed in young animals that they sometimes eat protein injections in the form of insects. Adult iguanas like fruit and vegetables, seeds and flowers. Some gardeners mourn the loss of flowers or have to share their mangoes on the trees with iguanas.

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Of course, you can’t ride iguanas (= iguanas) – they are too small for that.

Iguana Ride Curacao offerselectric scooter – great fun with Pablo in Willemstad.
The small chopper-style bikes turn sightseeing into an unforgettable event.

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Perhaps you have already read our article about columnar cacti. Then you know that the cactus on our logo is a Kadushi cactus.

Recognizable feature: The cactus branches out from a single stem. This cactus is also edible and can be found in the local dish Dushi Kadushi soup.

We chose the Dushi Kadushi for our logo because columnar cacti characterize the typical landscape of Curacao. The dry climate offers optimal growing conditions. Cacti often stand on top of hills, behind them only the blue sky, the yellow sun and the turquoise blue sea. Our logo was created from this image of the island of Curacao that we still had in our heads at home.

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Tafelberg (= Table Mountain), between Santa Barbara and Nieuwpoort.

It lies inaccessible in a restricted area and can only be reached with an access permit.

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The Politur is the tourist police in Curacao. It provides you safety and protection. It guards the beaches and patrol so that you feel safe during your vacation.

The “normal” police force on Curacao is called Polis.