Sta. Barbara

Santa Barbara is one of the oldest plantations on the island. It was established before 1662 by the West Indian Company (WIC) director of the island at that time. It was one of the largest plantations with a large amount of lifestock and a variety of crops. In 1874 phosphate was discovered on the Table Mountain on the plantation, which was a profitable source of income until 1892. The house has recently been renovated and is in use as a private residence. The former plantation has been transformed into a luxury residential area with its private marina, 18 hole golf course and a Hyatt Regency Resort.
How to get there: This plantation house is not open to visitors

Ronde Klip

Ronde Klip is located in a remote corner on the North-East side of the island. The plantation was in use since the mid-eighteenth century mostly for cotton production. The impressive architecture with its wide staircase and its pillared entrance give the impression of a manor fit for royalty. After having been in extremely poor condition for almost a century it has now been renovated in the original state and is used as a private residence.
How to get there: This plantation house is not open to visitors

Brievengat

Plantation house Brievengat is one of the largest houses of its kind. It was build around 1750 and was used mostly for life stock. In a corner of the terrain there was a clay pit that was used for the production of pottery. In 1955 the house was thoroughly renovated and started to be used as an event location and for Friday night salsa dancing. At the moment Brievengat is being used as office space for a horse racing company.
How to get there: From the ring road enter the Gosieweg and turn left at the very end of this road.

Brakkeput Mei Mei

Brakkeput Mei Mei was build more as a country house for city folks than that it really functioned as a plantation. It has been build in the traditional U-shape with a large patio in front and a great view on the Spanish Waters at the back. It now houses the restaurant Mei Mei with its weekly free salsa lessons (for more information on dining see our restaurant section) and has a large event area that is often used for concerts or stand-up comedy.
How to get there: Take the Caracasbaaiweg into the direction of Jan Thiel. Take a left at the road one before last and right again at the sign.

Zuurzak

Zuurzak is located on the east side of the island near the salt flats of Jan Thiel. It is part of a plantation which is now home to the national park 'Den Dunki'. The house itself is still used as the official residence of the lieutenant governor.
How to get there: Take the Caracasbaaiweg into the direction of Jan Thiel. At the signs for 'Den Dunki' turn right. The house itself is not open to visitors, but 'Den Dunki' is. 

Vredenberg  

Vredenberg has been in the hands of an old local family for a long time. A few years the family decided to expoit the main building of their plantantion as a cozy restaurant, Primas. The terrace under the trees is cool and comfortable, but the real treasure is in all the original furnishings inside.
How to get there: Across the Breezes hotel turn into the Koraalspechtweg. At the crossing take a left and find the restaurant on your left side.

Chobolobo 

This plantation house in the commercial area 'Salinja' is home to the famous Blue Curacao Liqueur. While the actual distillation process takes place in the back of the house, the bottling area is accessible to visitors and offers interesting information on the method of preparation. Tasting is free and the colorful bottles are for sale in nummerous colours and shapes.
How to get there: It is just past the round-about in Salinja on the road towards the ringroad.

Zuikertuintje 

Once a country resort the Zuikertuintje (sweet garden) is now an upscale shopping mall with the a varity of restaurants. Popular with many locals! The orginal plantation house is only still part of the design and houses a design company. At night the place comes alive for dinner, drinks and dancing at Asia de Cuba, De Heeren and O'Mundo.
How to get there: On the ringroad east take a right on the large round-about and see Zuikertuintje on your right.

Habaai

Habaai was first build as a plantation house, but soon developed the use as a county estate. At a certain point there was even a boarding school housed in the building. The past decade the building was abandoned and was for sale for a long time. Fortunately, the art gallery 'Kas di Alma Blou' (house of the blue spirit) has adopted this treasure and is taking great care of it.
How to get there: when driving across the bridge on the ring road in the direction of Otrobanda take a right at the second traffic lights after the bridge and you'll find Kas di Alma Blou on your right side after 200 meters.

Landhuis Ascension is one of the most beautiful plantation houses on the island. Its typical cream coloured walls and red wooden shutters can be seen from a distance as the building lays perfectly between the green hills on the rural west end of Curacao. The mansion is often used for special events. The first Sunday morning of the month it is always open to the general public.
How to get there: take the road to Westpunt and turn right at the green sign

Dokterstuin

For the perfect local lunch, you will have to pay Dokterstuin on the road to Westpunt a visit! The GP for the whole western part of Curacao used to practice from this building, hence the name 'Dokterstuin' (tuin = garden). Enjoy a nice fresh limeade and a typical local stew, iguana or fresh fish here!
How to get there: take the road to Westpunt and turn right at the green sign, just after the side-road to Ascension

Knip used to be one of the main plantations on the West end of the island. The estate covered a large area, including two beaches. Nowadays the plantation house is home to a permanent exhibition on Curacao's national hero Tula, who was the leader of the first large slave revolt on the island.
How to get there: take the road to westpunt, go around the most western tip and a few miles after the village of Westpunt follow the green sign and turn right.