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Chobolobo is a Landhuis and at the same time the only true Blue Curacao liqueur factory<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n There are many copies and liqueurs based on oranges, but only one original Blue Curacao.<\/p>\n Does it have what it takes to become a national drink<\/a>? We’ve looked into it in a blog article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Curacao was first discovered in 1499 by Alonso de Ojeda, a lieutenant of Christopher Columbus. In Westpunt at the junction to Playa Grandi<\/a> or Playa Piskad\u00f3<\/a>, as the beach is also called.<\/p>\n 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<\/a> represent the tentacles with suckers. Never leave the house without water<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Since 2021, there has been a stamp series from Curacao in honor of the painter Nena Sanchez<\/strong> (1945 – 2017) with her most famous motifs:<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> 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?<\/p>\n 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!<\/p>\n Take a look at our detailed article “The most beautiful souvenirs<\/a>“. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> These are fried cornmeal sticks<\/a> – distantly related to polenta, only tastier.<\/p>\n We recommend the Funchi<\/a> Hasa at Kome<\/a> – always on Wednesdays for tapas night.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Right-hand traffic<\/strong> – as a European you will probably breathe a sigh of relief.<\/p>\n (Sorry for people from the British Isles, Malta and Cyprus!)<\/p>\n Please don’t gasp when you are overtaken on the right. This is allowed on Curacao with several lanes and is also done.<\/p>\n It is not uncommon to see cars with the steering wheel on the right – more of a challenge for the driver than for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Tafelberg<\/strong> (= Table Mountain), between Santa Barbara and Nieuwpoort.<\/p>\n It lies inaccessible in a restricted area and can only be reached with an access permit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> A green oasis in the middle of Willemstad.<\/p>\n The Hofi Cas Cora<\/a> is a farm with a farm store, caf\u00e9 and brunch restaurant all in one – an ideal place for a family outing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> 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…<\/p>\n 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. \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Zakit\u00f3 is a walking and running path on John F. Kennedy Boulevard.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The jogging route connects the Mundo Nobo and Piscadera districts, has no incline and is suitable for beginners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The little ASOLIS is our mascot.<\/p>\n You’ve probably seen it before on our Relaxed Curacao T-shirts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Perhaps you have already read our article about columnar cacti<\/a>. Then you know that the cactus on our logo is a Kadushi cactus.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n We chose the Dushi Kadushi for our logo because columnar cacti characterize the typical landscape of Curacao. The dry climate<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Quiz Question<\/h2>Why was Curacao once called the \"Island of Giants\"?<\/div><\/div>
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\nThe Spaniards called the island “Isla de los Gigantes” (Island of Giants) because of the indigenous people, the Arawak<\/a>, who lived there were impressively large.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Quiz Question<\/h2>Where is the octopus tree?<\/div><\/div>
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\nThe octopus tree is a good landmark not to miss the approach to the turtle beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Quiz Question<\/h2>What is the first and most important rule on Curacao?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>To which native Curacao artist were stamps dedicated?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>What was the Kura Hulanda Village in Willemstad in the past?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>Where can I get my own Caribbean beach-sign?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>What is funchi hasa?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>Does Curacao have right-hand or left-hand traffic?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>Which mountain can you see from afar when you drive towards the east of Curacao?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>What is Hofi Cas Cora?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>Why do people suddenly start running when the bell rings at Queen Emma Bridge?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>What is Zakit\u00f3?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>What is the name of our mascot that travels with us?<\/div><\/div>
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Quiz Question<\/h2>What kind of cactus is that on the Relaxed Curacao logo?<\/div><\/div>
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