Otrobanda is one of the historic quarters of Willemstad, located on the southwest side of the city, in Curaçao. Otrobanda was founded in 1707 and has been designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.

The Queen Emma Bridge is a pontoon bridge across St. Anna Bay in Curaçao. It connects the Punda and Otrobanda quarters of the capital city, Willemstad.

Otrobanda’s residents make the neighborhood special by encouraging artists, opening their exterior walls and hosting regular street parties with music and art. They threw these parties called Kayakaya every few months.

Reaching a height of 56.4 meters (185 feet) above the water at its apex (to accommodate ships entering the narrow harbor), it weighs 3,400 tons. The view from the apex includes the entire panorama of Punda, Otrobanda, and the Schottegat and is one of the highest vantage points on the island.

Scharloo (Papiamentu: Skálo) is a neighborhood and former suburb of Willemstad, Curaçao. Scharloo started as a plantation but became a wealthy neighborhood of Willemstad. Scharloo has been designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Pietermaai District’s fondly referred to as the “SoHo” of Curaçao, its stunning architecture is likely to catch one’s eye. Boutique hotels, small shops, cozy little cafés, and top-rated restaurants snuggled together, make the neighborhood highly walkable and perfect for exploring at your leisure. It’s a neighborhood full of mystery, magic, and fun.

Curacao not only comes alive during the daytime with vibrant colors flowing from one street to the other and gorgeous paintings along the walls of the cities; though the sun takes its leave, the city remains awake.