Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Willemstad
Arrival in Willemstad- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Otrobanda - Day 2
Maritime Museum and Punda District
Maritime Museum and Punda District- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Maritime Museum with museum directors
- Walking tour through Punda district
- Guided tour of Fort Church (Forti) with political and historical context
- Guided tour of Jewish Culture and History Museum
- Guided visit to Mikve Israel Emanuel synagogue
- Walking tour back to Otrobanda along the harbor, Handelskade, and Pontjesbrug
Optional Activities
- Lunch at one of the charming restaurants in Punda, Pietermaai, or Plaza Bieu with authentic local dishes at food stalls (at own expense)
Landmarks Maritime Museum Punda Fort Church (Forti) Fort Amsterdam Jewish Culture and History Museum Mikve Israel Emanuel Synagogue Handelskade Pontjesbrug (Queen Emma Bridge) - Day 3
Otrobanda District and Kura Hulanda Museum
Otrobanda District and Kura Hulanda Museum- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Otrobanda district with architects and restorers
- Explanation of UNESCO World Heritage Site designation and preservation efforts
- Introduction to the 'Kaya Kaya' pop art project
- Guided tour of Kura Hulanda Museum with focus on Afro-Curaçao roots and African heritage
- In-depth examination of slavery and slave trade dynamics
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Otrobanda district in the afternoon
Landmarks Otrobanda Kura Hulanda Museum - Day 4
Tula Museum and Local Cultural Organizations
Tula Museum and Local Cultural Organizations- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple lunch on the terrace of the Tula Museum or elsewhere in Bandabou)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tula Museum with expert guide
- Discussion of the 1795 slave uprising and Tula's historical significance
- Exploration of regional context and connections to French and Haitian revolutions
- Discussion of Curaçao's post-colonial identity and societal awareness
- Simple lunch on the terrace of the Tula Museum or in Bandabou area
- Return transfer by scheduled bus with guide
- Visit to a local cultural foundation (such as Stichting Kura di Arte or Stichting Pernell Saturnino)
- Experience of traditional music lessons for children
Landmarks Tula Museum Landhuis Kenepa Bandabou - Day 5
Departure from Willemstad
Departure from Willemstad- Meals
- Breakfast
