Curacao Liqueur Distillery

Landhuis Chobolobo offers visitors the chance to sample a range of Curacao liqueurs, create their own custom cocktail, and learn the history behind the original blue liqueur. In the shady courtyard, you can enjoy locally-made ice cream and snacks, and the gift shop is a great place to pick up some souvenirs. After visiting the distillery, discover more of Curacao’s culinary culture with a visit to the Old Market in Willemstad.

• Drinking age in Curacao is 18, but younger visitors can enjoy an ice cream or smoothie.

• The distillery is not open for tours on the weekend, so plan accordingly.

• Book your tour in advance to ensure you’re able to visit at your preferred time.

Many tours of Curacao include a stop at the distillery and offer transportation from your hotel. Otherwise, taxis are readily available and it’s about a 10-minute drive from downtown Willemstad. Public transit is another option, with buses departing from the neighborhood of Punda. You’ll find the bus stop on Plasa Bieu square, next to the Old Market, and you can take the Schottegat or 1B bus line.

The distillery is open to visitors on weekdays, with guided tours running on the hour from morning to mid-day. It’s an excellent afternoon destination—you can escape the sun and relax with a refreshing cocktail, or enjoy the cool shade within the mansion itself. If you’re not interested in a tour and tasting, entrance to the distillery is free.

If you haven’t adjusted to the tropical heat, pick up a bottle of Alcolado Glacial from the gift shop. Known as “air conditioning in a bottle,” the liquid lotion has been produced since 1948. Splash some on your pulse points if you’re overheating for instant relief. The mentholated lotion is also great for mosquito bites, headaches, and muscle pain.