Otrobanda – Willemstad’s Other Side

In the early 19th century, the neighborhood of Punda was becoming more and more crowded, and the city was forced to expand. Many residents looked to the other side of the Saint Anna bay, in a district which became known as Otrobanda: literally the “other side.” Today, Otrobanda has remained the most vibrant residential area in Willemstad, and considered by many to be the cultural heart of Curaçao.

We think Otrobanda is the best place to live in Willemstad — but we might be biased, considerin...