Punda is the area that makes up one half of Willemstad, the other side is called Otrobanda, and the two halves are connected by the Queen Emma Bridge. The meaning of these names is fairly simple to ...

In a (literal) sea of beauty and color, the Caribbean island of Curaçao stands out for its vibrant, historic buildings, ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Keep your eyes peeled for "Chichis" and "Mamas" en route to the bridge, and randomly dotted all over the island. These 7-foot-tall voluptuous statues celebrate the role of ...

When most people think of the Caribbean, they think of sandy white Bahamian beaches. But island Curaçao and its siblings Aruba and Bonaire, which make up the Netherlands Antilles (more commonly known ...

The people of the Netherlands established a trading settlement at a fine natural harbour on the Caribbean island of Curaçao in 1634. The town developed continuously over the following centuries. The ...

Willemstad, Curacao — Friday night verged on Saturday morning at a melting pot called the International Cafe. Tourists from the Netherlands nursed pints of Amstel along with fair skin turned scarlet ...

Punda, CUWExclusive Beachfront Estate Retreat Penstraa ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world’s hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook and Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter. Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue—often referred to as the Snoa, another term ...

“Island Life'' is a term we’ve all come to know. It conjures a laid-back respite, dreamy sunsets, white-sand beaches, and colorful cocktails. Emails? Slack? Perhaps later—or maybe not at all. Still, ...