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What is a Maribomba?

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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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    Where is the Mushroom Forest?

    Answer

    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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    Where is the Mushroom Forest?

    Answer

    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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Quizfrage

What is a Maribomba?

Antwort

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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Dann versuche Dich an der folgenden Frage oder löse gleich unsere mehr als 100 Quizfragen. Das ist eine tolle Abwechslung, während Du gechillt auf Curacao im Restaurant auf Dein Essen wartest, am Strand liegst, oder abends in Deiner Unterkunft den nächsten Tag planst. Viel Spaß!

  • Quiz Question

    Is it called Otrobanda or Otrabanda (the district of Willemstad)?

    Answer

    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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    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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