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Landhuis Klein Santa Martha is a historic colonial plantation house built before 1700, located on top of a small hill northeast of Santa Martha Bay on Curaçao's western side. The plantation house is one of the older landhuizen on the island, reflecting the early Dutch colonial agricultural expansion into the Bandabou region. Its elevated position provides panoramic views over Santa Martha Bay and the surrounding countryside, making it one of the most scenically situated plantation houses in Curaçao. The estate was part of the network of plantations that once produced livestock, agricultural products, and salt for the island's economy. Like many of Curaçao's landhuizen, Klein Santa Martha represents an important chapter of the island's colonial history, connected to agriculture, trade, and the complex social structures of plantation life. The plantation house can be visited and is accessible by road from the main Weg naar Westpunt. The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty, with Santa Martha Bay nearby and several other historic plantation houses in the vicinity. Landhuis Klein Santa Martha is ideal for visitors interested in colonial architecture, history, and heritage photography, and can be combined with visits to nearby beaches and natural attractions in the Bandabou region.
Klein Sta. Marta
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Located on the road to Westpunt, northeast of Santa Martha Bay. About 30 min from Willemstad by car.