St. Elizabeth Hospital (SEHOS) is the old hospital located in the Kura Hulanda Village in the Otrobanda district. On Dec. 3, 1855, Monsignor Ferdinand Kieckens, with the support of the Franciscan nuns of Breda, founded this first nursing home, the St. Mary’s Hospital. Elisabeth Hostpital. In the beginning, mainly leprosy patients and people with intellectual […]
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Jan Thiel Beach is almost the most popular beach on the island of Curaçao. It is known for its fine sand, crystal clear waters and many amenities. There are several beach resorts at Jan Thiel Bay that offer a wide range of services and facilities. In the Jan Thiel Curaçao area, you can find a
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Curaçao people value art. It is a society in which people of many different origins and ethnicities live and work together harmoniously. The wave of art on the island is as diverse as its people. This is to be expected, given the island’s rich local culture and cultural heritage. You are probably already familiar with
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There is a small but affordable public transportation system on the island. Curaçao’s public transportation system is operated by ABC bus company. Small vans with the “bus” sign also travel through the city. The larger buses run longer routes and fixed routes. There are several major bus stations on the island. In theory, the big
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Discover local cuisine and culture When you think of Curaçao, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the beautiful beaches, the vibrant nightlife, or even the clear blue sea. But one thing is certain – there is much more to this island, than you would think at first glance. It has a rich culture and history
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The Caribbean is home to some of the most beautiful, vibrant and unique marine animals in the world. Among others, Curaçao’s Lionfish is one of the most iconic fish species. Around these amazing fish, there is much to do in the Caribbean. This since they are actually unwelcome guests, causing many other marine life to
Actually, Curaçao has only one real city and that is the capital, Willemstad. Furthermore, this tropical island in the Caribbean is initially divided into two: Banda Ariba and Banda Abou. The first is the eastern part of the island and the second refers mainly to the western part. Translated, Banda Ariba means the “high side”
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Kura Hulanda Village is located in the historic district of Otrobanda Curaçao. Stepping into Kura Hulanda is like entering a small town. The cobblestone streets and alleys are surrounded on either side by beautifully painted buildings. You will also encounter beautiful gardens with tropical plants and flowers, a terrace or a plaza. It is a
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Vegetarian and vegan options are expanding rapidly in Curaçao, even though Caribbean cuisine may not immediately come to mind when you think of vegetarian and vegan dishes. In recent years, more and more vegetarian and vegan restaurants have opened and other operators are offering vegan options on the menu. Here is a selection of the
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Curaçao Famous Happy Hours Curaçao offers a great amount of restaurants, entertainment and nice beach bars where you can enjoy a tasty cocktail, like the famous Blue Curaçao cocktail. Almost every bar in Curaçao has a happy hour, therefore it is possible to enjoy a happy hour every single day of the week. On this
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