Scharloo

Just inland from Willemstad’s city center, Punda, is a historical section of the city called Scharloo, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage list, along with the Punda, Otrabanda and Pietermaai neighborhoods. Scharloo served and something of a colonial-era suburb, and today you can still stroll the streets to marvel at the abundance of beautifully restored mansions that sit within easy walking distance of what was the central business district of colonial Willemstad. Some of these restored homes have been converted to hotels and guesthouses.

Practical Info

To visit Scharloo from Punda on foot takes about 15 minutes. To get there, simply walk north along Gouvernementsplein and across the footbridge, then follow Scharlooweg into the heart of Scharloo.