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Add a little paint to your day!
Plein Air Curacao Workshops Plein Air Curacao International Art Festival welcomes painters of all levels, from beginners to seasoned artists, offering a friendly atmosphere where everyone can learn and enjoy the art of plein air painting. This year there are 3 Plein Air Workshops for adults as well as for teens and also a Plein Eau (underwater) Workshop,…
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Art in the Heart of Curaçao
Plein Air Curacao International Art Festival 2023A 10-day Festival packed with art to view and purchase awaits you! Artists from different parts of the world will join the local artists to capture our Island’s rich culture on canvas. This is a great opportunity to collect paintings of Curacao from prominent painters, right off their easel. We invite you to visit Art…
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A Young Artist Paves a Burgeoning Path.
Lensu The image of “warm sunshine, white sand beaches, and calm turquoise waters” barely begins to describe the tropical paradise island of Curaçao. With its wild nature and unique marine biodiversity, the island lures you in with some of the best beaches, diving and fishing that the Caribbean has to offer. So naturally, the preservation…
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SEU 2022 IS BACK!
Experience the vibe of our island life pulsating with musical festivities, traditional carnivals, live entertainment, sporting and culinary events! Curaçao and its people found the deeper meaning behind life-altering events of the pandemic. Businesses found new ways to stand out, stay positive and thrive. In a new phase filled with new opportunities and faith, we are happy to…
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FUN ACTIVITIES IN THE SUN
ACTIVITIES FOR THE FAMILY IN CURACAO Amazonia the Lost Cultures Discover the lost cultures of Mesoamerica and the Caribbeans. Enjoy a 60–90 minute guided journey through a 45,000 square foot installation, traveling back in time, in recreated jungles, caves, temple ruins and ponds reflecting the Maya, Aztec, Inca and Arawak cultures. Interact with parrots, monkeys,…
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Jewish History in Curaçao
From the early 1650’s, the first Jewish settlers came to Curaçao and established the Mikve Israel, (Hope of Israel) congregation. Sephardic Jews originating from Spain and Portugal came to Curaçao from Holland to flee the Spanish Inquisition, seeking a new home where they were free to practice their faith. Within a generation, they gained a…
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Street Art in Otrobanda
Only a half dozen years ago, street art and wall murals were just beginning to emerge in the city of Willemstad. Today, festivals are held celebrating the diverse and decorated buildings in Otrobanda and Punda. Walking tours are available in the capital city, but if you want to venture down the alleys of Otrobanda and…
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Scalo – Scharloo
Street Art Skalo is an initiative undertaken by a group of creatives working in the Scharloo area who all earn a living with their creativity. They believe that art is business and that the creative sector on the island should be taken more seriously. The creative industry is an important one, but one that is…
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St.Willibrodus & Jan Kok
Flamingos on the Go As you drive by the ancient salt flats on the outskirts of Jan Kok and St. Willibrordus, you can spot the vibrant pink flamingos wading through the shallow waters. The old salt flats are the perfect spot for them to feed off of the microscopic shrimp that live in the brackish…
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Wonders of the West
CARMABI makes it easy for us to explore the nature that surrounds us in this west. The Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity is a non-profit organization that focuses on nature research, conservation and education, and is the island’s authority on the management of many of these sites. Initially founded as a marine research institute, through…