Dining (Afro Cuisines)
Plasa Bieu (Old Market)
Public Market, Willemstad
Traditional Afro-Caribbean food court with local dishes (stoba, funchi, goat stew)
Chez Suzenne
Local Creole home-style cooking, favourite for authentic Curaçaoan dishes
Ceviche 91
Caribbean fusion with Afro-Latin touches, sea view
Kuminda Krioyo di Caracasbaai
Local Eatery
Authentic “kuminda krioyo” (local Afro-Curaçaoan cuisine)
Gouverneur de Rouville
@degouverneurcuracao
Historic Afro-Caribbean inspired fine dining
BBQ Express
@bbqexpresscuracao
Local Afro-Caribbean BBQ, late-night hotspot
Brunch Spots
Number Ten Curaçao
@numbertencuracao
Popular brunch café with international & diaspora crowd
Kome Curacao
Downtown Curacao
Noca
Koko’s (Jan Thiel)
@kokoscuracao
Brunch & beach bar, diverse Afro-diaspora visitors
La Bohème Curaçao
@labohèmecuracao
Local brunch café with Surinamese-Caribbean influences
Culture
Kura Hulanda Museum
Museum on African enslavement & Curaçao’s role in the Atlantic slave trade
Kas di Kultura
@kasdikultura
Cultural hub for Afro-Caribbean arts, theater, and workshops
Landhuis Bloemhof
@landhuisbloemhof
Historic plantation house turned art center with Afro-Caribbean exhibitions
Otrobanda Murals
Public
Street art reflecting Afro-Curaçaoan identity
Festivals & Gatherings
Curaçao North Sea Jazz
@curacaonorthseajazz
Caribbean’s largest jazz festival with diaspora artists
Carnival Curaçao
@curacaocarnival
Colorful annual Afro-Caribbean parade & mas bands (Feb–March)
Kaya Kaya Street Festival
@kayakayafestival
Community Afro-Caribbean block party with music & food
5 o’Clock Somewhere (Fri–Sat 6–8 pm)
@5oclocksomewherecuracao
Exclusive members-only lounge & cultural space for creatives
Lounges & Nightlife
Omundo Curaçao
@omundo.curacao
Stylish lounge with Latin & Afrobeat nights
Mood Beach
@moodbeachcuracao
Café + co-working + event space for young professionals
Madero Ocean Club
@maderooceanclub
Oceanfront lounge with diaspora-friendly events
Co-working & Community
Workspot Curaçao
@theavenuebarber
Professional coworking hub for digital nomads
Spaces Curaçao
@spacescuracao
Coworking & networking hub, international diaspora presence
Curaçao Coworking
@curacaocoworking
Small hub popular among expats & diaspora
Hair & Beauty
HairbyShay Curaçao
@hairbyshaycuracao
Afro hair braiding & styling specialist
Curls & Locs Curaçao
@curlsandlocscuracao
Natural hair salon for curls, braids & locs
Afro Beauty Curaçao
@afrobeautycuracao
Beauty supply store for Afro-textured hair products
Barber Winston
Local Favorite
Trusted barber for fades & textured hair
Braidzslayer
@braidzslayer
Specialist in creative Afro braids & protective styles
Braids & Beauty Master
@braidsandbeautymaster
Expert braider offering custom protective styles
Urban Roots
@urbanroots
Afro hair braiding and natural hair care specialist
Barber Barbershop
@barberbarbershop
Popular local barbershop for fades & classic cuts
90 Barbershop
@90barbershop
Modern barbershop known for precision fades & line-ups
Dashiqi
@dashiqi
Professional make-up artist for events & shoots
Anna Liette
@annaliette
High-end make-up artist, bridal & editorial looks
Joy Bliss Nails Bar
@joyblissnailsbar
Luxury nail bar for manicures, pedicures & nail art
Caro Nails
@caronails
Specialist in creative Afro-Caribbean nail art
Wellness & Movement
Curaçao Running Crew
@curacaorunningcrew
Weekly running group, inclusive & community vibe
Zumba Afro Curaçao
@zumbaafrocuracao
Afro-dance fitness led by local instructors
Curaçao Yoga Center
@curacaoyogacenter
Inclusive yoga & wellness, diverse crowd
Bootcamp Otrobanda
Community Based
Outdoor Afro-Caribbean fitness training
Nature & Reconnection
Playa Kenepa Grandi
Public
Iconic Caribbean beach, turquoise waters
Playa Kalki
Public
Hidden gem beach, great for snorkeling and relaxing
Shete Boka National Park
Public
Dramatic coastline & caves, reconnect with nature
Christoffel National Park
Public
Hike Curaçao’s highest peak, cultural history trails
Mambo Beach
@mambobeachcuracao
Afro-diaspora hangout for weekends
Kleine Knip
Public
Small bay beach, more local vibe
Curated Beach Picnic by Divine Picnic Arrangements
@divinepicnicarrangement
Bespoke luxury beach picnic experience
Highlight Local Experiences
Cooking Class “Kuminda Krioyo”
@curacaoculinarytours
Learn to make Afro-Curaçaoan dishes like funchi & stoba
Slave Route Tour
@blackheritagetour
Guided heritage walk on Afro-Curaçaoan slavery history
Floating Market Visit
Public
Explore Afro-Caribbean & Latin produce market
Salsa & Tambú Dance Workshop
@curacaodanceacademy
Learn Curaçao’s Afro-Caribbean rhythms
Snorkeling at Tugboat Beach
@tugboatbeachcuracao
Diaspora-friendly nature adventure
Hidden Gems
Ser’i Otrobanda
Community
Revitalized district with Afro-Caribbean murals & street life
Netto Bar
@netto_bar_curacao
Oldest rum bar, home of Blue Curaçao, local Afro-Caribbean vibe
Landhuis Habaai
@landhuishabaai
Historic Afro-Curaçaoan culture exhibitions
Luxury Picks
Lemon Tree
High-end dining & cocktail experience in a lush garden setting
Bida Beach
Exclusive beach club & restaurant with luxury cabanas
Papagayo Beach Club & Resort
@papagayocuracao
Upscale resort, popular with diaspora travelers
Mood Beach VIP
@moodbeachcuracao
Luxury beach lounge with Afrobeat nights