Welcome to the heritage and art travel guide of Curaçao! On this page, you will find information about all the history, art, and the story of Curaçao! All told from a true yu di Korsou, a local. From stories of Willemstad to all the historic and artistic spots on the island: we have shared all you need to know about Curaçao’s heritage and art!
I’m starting to believe that when people came with the expression: “Beauty is only skin deep”, that they were referencing Curaçao. There’s more to the island than meets the eye. Just like that, on the far east side of the island, you’ll find a quaint home-turned-gallery of a local artist. The art gallery of the local painter Jean Girigori is...
Read moreLanguage is an important way to communicate with each other. To say hello, to say thank you, or to simply say ‘I love you’. A language shows the history of a country and its culture. The same can be said for Papiamentu. Every country has experienced its battle and with the evolution of its culture, their language evolved. Papiamentu, the...
Read moreCuraçao, as an island, looks like a live painting with colorful houses, splashes of blue sea, and a vibrant sun that glows over everything. If the island already looks so artistic, it’s no surprise that the island is also filled with beautiful art. In every corner, you’ll find beautiful art on Curaçao. Pieces that tells the story of the island,...
Read moreIf you want to wonder the beauty of Curaçao in one glance, then Willemstad is the place where you can marvel every color of the island, every trace of history left behind, and the details of the culture. Willemstad is the capital of Curaçao, the city center, the historic area of the island, the old harbor, and a UNESCO world...
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