Welcome to the Curaçao GenWeb page! The official language is Dutch, although English is also spoken. However, the locals speak Papiamentu, which is a blend of many different languages from Portuguese to African dialects. Tourism is quite popular, as this is a "free port" with no taxes. For a more accurate history of this island, click here.
Groot Kwartier, in Arowakenweg
Janwe, in Caracasbaaiweg
Otrabanda, in Roodeweg (is probably the oldest)
Santa Rosa, in Sta. Rosaweg
Sta. Maria, in Winston Churchillweg
Jandoret, in Weg near Bullenbaai
Westpunt
Barber
St. Willibrordus
Soto
(the last four are villages outside of Willemstad)
Protestant
Berg Altena, in Oranjestraat
Otrabanda, in Roodeweg
Jewish
Beth Haim, in Schottegatweg
Berg Altena (still in use)
