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\"Kenepa<\/span><\/div>

I<\/span> set out to learn where the name of the Kenepa beaches, Grandi and Chiki (also known as Big and Little Knip), came from. My research revealed that their name traces back to the Kenepa Plantation. Long ago, when the plantation thrived, workers raised livestock, produced sheep\u2019s wool, and cultivated divi-divi tree<\/a> seeds. The plantation itself was named after the Kenepa trees (South American, Spanish: quenepa). These tall deciduous trees still grow in the area, providing shade on the shores of Kenepa Grandi<\/a> and Kenepa Chiki<\/a>. Their edible fruits and impressive size make them a standout feature of the beaches.<\/p>\n

On the Trail of the Kenepa Tree<\/h3>\n

At Little Knip, we saw a Kenepa tree up close for the first time. Jefferson, who rents beach chairs and umbrellas, pointed it out to us. He explained that the tree\u2019s flowering and fruiting don\u2019t follow a specific season. Instead, it depends on when the tree was planted. Each Kenepa tree has its unique rhythm. This makes sense given Curacao\u2019s stable climate<\/a>, which lacks the pronounced seasonal changes we\u2019re used to in Europe.<\/p>\n

Spanish Lime?<\/h3>\n

The Kenepa tree, scientifically known as Melicocca bijuga<\/em>, goes by many names, including honeyberry, Spanish lime, and genip. While the tree produces small, lime-like green fruits, they aren\u2019t citrus fruits. These are stone fruits with hard pits, and their sweet-sour orange-yellow flesh can stain clothing.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, we haven\u2019t found any to taste yet. Harvesting the fruit is tricky since the trees can grow up to 65 feet tall. However, we\u2019re determined to keep looking. The Floating Market<\/a> in Punda, Willemstad, seems like a good place to buy them. If not there, where else?<\/p>\n

\"The

Bl\u00e4tter und Fr\u00fcchte des Kenepa Baums \u2013 source: Wikimedia Commons, author Hans B.<\/p><\/div>\n

Tula\u2019s Rebellion<\/h3>\n

The historic Knip Mansion aka Landhuis Knip, now home to the Museo Tula, celebrates Curacao\u2019s African cultural heritage. It lies on the road to Westpunt, just past Lagun<\/a> and Jeremi Beach<\/a>. If you turn toward Grote or Kleine Knip, you\u2019ll pass the mansion on the way.<\/p>\n

In 1795, the largest slave rebellion on the island began here, led by Tula. Refusing to work under oppressive conditions, Tula and his fellow enslaved people fought for their freedom. To learn more about this important event, visit the museum. It\u2019s open daily (except Sundays) from 9 AM to 3 PM, with an entrance fee of just $4.<\/p>\n

Grote and Kleine Knip<\/h3>\n

These two gorgeous beaches are just over half a mile apart. They definitely deserve a visit (or several) during your Curacao vacation. We\u2019ve dedicated separate articles to them, highlighting why they\u2019re such must-see spots.<\/p>\n

Beach Review “Kenepa Chiki – Kleine Knip”<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1898,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_trash_the_other_posts":false,"editor_notices":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"home-article-highlight":[],"class_list":["post-885","post","type-post","status-publish","format-image","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nature","post_format-post-format-image"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nKenepa Tree - The roots of the Kenepa beaches - relaxedcuracao.com (EN-US)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The two beaches Kenepa Grandi and Kenepa Chiki are right next to each other having a shared access via Landhuis Knip and huge deciduous trees.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/relaxedcuracao.com\/en\/nature\/kenepa-tree\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Kenepa Tree - 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