A tiny fire illuminates dancers secretly moving to an ancient African beat. The rhythm comes from beating sticks on two calabash halves placed facedown in a tub of water, a bastel. The sound is softer than a drum; drums are forbidden. Quickly, the bastel is dismantled… someone is coming.
Island Facts
Punda, otherwise known as “The Point” has a long and interesting history in the formation of Willemstad. As the first settlement of the Dutch on Curaçao, and the first seat of government on the island, the neighborhood is awash in echoes of continual transformation. Once the nexus of the rich and powerful, the hub of commerce, and the bastion of social activity, it was the most highly guarded region of the island, flanked by two forts and three walls.
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Tiara Air
Tiara Air Aruba was established stemming forth from the entrepreneurial spirit of the Muyale Family, who have operated...
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Barracuda Point (Punt'i Piku) Dive Site
A favorite Curacao reef dive site is Barracuda Point (Punt'i Piku) which is covered in dense coral formations, that...
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Miniature Golf Course & Playground
Behind Brakkeput Mei Mei plantation house, in an old orchard, there’s a challenging 18-hole mini-golf course meandering...
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Chichi Curacao - Serena's Art Factory
Treat yourself to a unique, local art experience at Serena’s Art Factory, founded by Serena Janet Israel. You’ll...
Plein Air Curacao-An Exceptional Art Festival
Since 2011, the Art Foundation Curacao has held an exceptional international art festival called Plein Air Curacao...
Where Cupid Takes Aim In Curacao
If you and your significant other are planning to be on Curacao during the week of hearts and cupid, there’s a...
Cheeky, Colorful Chichi - A Curacao Original
You might have noticed buxom and ample-bottomed figurines decorated in eye-popping colors in many different sizes and...
Everything Curacao... is just a tap away!
Enjoy your Curaçao holiday to the fullest with our insightful Nights application (app) and entertaining Nights travel...