Souvenirs from Curacao

Local Articles

• Earthenware replicas of Curaçao buildings
•  Square nickels and coins of fifty cents
• Hanging flower pots made from old car tires that resemble brightly colored tropical birds
• Handmade dolls in folkloric costumes
• Postcards and notepads painted by Curaçao artists
• Local music
• Handmade kites (January-April)
• Works by Curacao artists

International Articles

• Hand-embroidered linen from Belgium, Netherlands and China
• Delft blue pottery and clogs
• Woodcarvings and paintings from Haiti and the Dominican Republic
• South American hammocks

Food and drink

• Whole nutmegs and cinnamon bars from the floating market
• Curaçao sweets
• Locally made lemon and tamarind syrup
• Whole Dutch cheeses
• Sweet and salty Dutch liquorice
• Indonesian spices and sauces
• Curacao liqueur
• Amstel beer (brewed from seawater)
• Ponche Crema (local lawyer)
• Wine from Chile
• Fine international liquors