Six Curacao Traditions in One Morning: Tastings, Culture & Handmade Espadrilles

If you're looking to truly connect with the island, this is where your story begins. HANDMADE® invites you to step inside, slow down, and experience Curacao the way it was meant to be discovered.

What to expect?

Immerse yourself in the true soul of Curacao during this three-hour experience. From the colorful HANDMADE® store, right in the heart of the vibrant Punda district, you'll discover the island's most iconic traditions through tastings, storytelling, and hands-on moments.

A morning full of local culture, craft, and flavors comes alive at the HANDMADE® store in the famous Punda district. Guests begin the experience in the vibrant store, where each tradition is explored in a lively, interactive setting.

The experience starts with a chilled local beer and stories about the island’s rich culture, setting the stage for the flavors and crafts to come. Guests then enjoy a private tasting of the world-famous Blue Curacao liqueur, followed by an aloe vera cutting and tasting session, discovering the uses and traditions of this iconic local plant.

A rum tasting comes next, featuring a selection of the island’s finest varieties, complemented by a refreshing quenepa cocktail made with cane rum, passion fruit, and local spices. Guests also enjoy a light mojito before stepping out for a 30-minute walking tour around Punda, guided by a local art expert who highlights the area’s historical landmarks and vibrant streets.

The experience begins and ends at the HANDMADE® store in Punda, Willemstad - surrounded by pastel-colored colonial buildings, local art, and the rhythm of island life. Along the way, a local expert will guide you through the colorful streets of Punda, where architecture, culture, and captivating stories come together around every corner.

Back at the store, the fun continues with music, laughter, and creativity. Guests select their own handcrafted pair of espadrilles to take home, included in the experience, while enjoying traditional snacks and a glass of cava - a joyful celebration of Curacao’s flavors, craft, and culture.

You’ll round off the morning with music, creativity, and a true island celebration, including traditional snacks and a glass of cava. And as a lasting memory to take home, you'll personally select your own pair of espadrilles.

Book your spot for Six Curacao Traditions in One Morning and make your time in Willemstad truly unforgettable.