Must-sees Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao

For a blend of history and modern architecture, head to the Mongui Maduro Library at the old plantation house Rooi Catootje. This striking building harmonizes beautifully with its surroundings, incorporating the local flora into its design. The library is open to visitors and offers a unique insight into Curacao’s rich heritage.

Address: 46 Schottegatweg Oost, Willemstad.

Experience modern architecture in Bonaire with a visit to Crown Terrace in Sabadeco. Walk around this residential area filled with different types of contemporary villas. Here, you can also admire Villa Serendipity, a modern villa designed to follow the natural contours and slopes of the landscape. This area showcases the island’s innovative residential architecture.

Address: Crown Terrace, Sabadeco

Escape the hustle and bustle of Willemstad by visiting the serene Mangrove Park. The Mangrove Park was Until the 1950s this area was an open water. Presumably, a good breeding ground for the growth of Mangroves was created by all the silt that flowed into the area from Otrobanda. After the ’50s, a mangrove “forest” was created in the Rifwater between the Benny Leito swimming pool and the Holiday Beach hotel. It was transformed into a citypark between 2015-2021. Our design focuses on biodiversity. Book a guided walk with a park ranger or reserve a canoe to explore this unique nature reserve.

Address: z/n Gouverneur van Slobbeweg, Willemstad

In the heart of Willemstad, you’ll find the charming yellow hotel ‘t Klooster. This historic building, originally a monastery for the ‘Fraters van Zwijssen’, was transformed into a modern hotel in 2007 under the guidance of Lyongo Juliana. Today, you can relax with a drink on the patio or enjoy an overnight stay in this beautifully restored 1200 m² hotel, which has also served as a printing company and bookstore in its varied past.

Address: 12 Abraham de Veerstraat, Willemstad, Curaçao