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Feb 2023

Beautiful Park in a beautiful location. My wife and I visited Curacao for a second time and the stop off was as special as the first time. The park isn't too far from the cruise terminal and really is worth the effort to get there.

By David D

“Needs some TLC but still worth a look”

Apr 2022

This Park is situated, a 5 minute walk along Breedestrat from Queen Emma Bridge, in the centre of Willemstad. We visited here on Thursday 14th April while exploring and sightseeing in the Town. It is named in honour of Queen Wilhelmina who was Queen of the Netherlands, which she reigned for 58 years. In In 1948 abdicated the throne in favor of her daughter Juliana. The most notable features of the Park are the large red DUSHI and yellow CURAÇAO letters. There is also a statue of Queen Wilhelmina celebrating the occasion of her 50th birthday. The statue can get overlooked in favour of the large colourful letters. The Park does appear to have seen better times. Behind the Curaçao letters there are a number of purpose built structures that resemble market stalls, these have not been used ina while. The fountain was also not working. There is a partially covered area, with a brightly painted yellow concrete structure which could possibly be used as a stage and or seating.

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jstorckmann

Curitiba, PR206 contributions

Dushi and Curaçao Signs

May 2016 • Couples

Here you can fins the "Dushi" and "Curaçao" signs for pictures. Its located in Punda, near to some bars. However, beside the pictures opportunities, there's nothing special. Be careful at night.

Written June 12, 2016

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Liesbeth1948

Willemstad, Curaçao14 contributions

Simple food

Jun 2018 • Friends

Cozy place to eat, drink or have coffe and lunch. Very nice waitresses. In the middel of Punda. Out in the air in the opposite of the gouvement building.

Written June 24, 2018

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Halkidis

Southwest Finland, Finland4,661 contributions

Jan 2018 • Couples

Park itself is from 1898, but history is not the reason why people are ready to take 15-20mins walk from Cruise Terminal to here. 2 reasons are big Curacao and Dushi signs, that are real popular among tourists. You have to go yourself to Curacao, so that you know what Dushi actually means...because it has lots of (positive) meanings. Most of the Willemstad's bars, restaurants, shops etc. are in 1km/600 yards radius, so it's easy to drop by

Written March 1, 2018

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Leamer

Ontario1,445 contributions

It's kinda of a dushi park

Feb 2018 • Couples

It's a park. Yes it's dushi and they make it pretty clear by putting big letters spelling it out for you in the park. It's worth visiting to see a statue of an iguana and the word dushi and Curacao spelled out with monster sized letters. A great photo opportunity. I could get away with calling my wife dushi while in Curacao. Now that were back in Canada...not a chance.

Written February 7, 2018

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Debbi S

New York City, NY163 contributions

Here's where you can find the CURACAO sign

Oct 2017 • Couples

A smallish park on the Punda side of the harbor which is surrounded by restaurants and police/justice buildings. A large statue of Queen Wilhelmina is in the center of the park and here's where tourists can find the larger-than-life letters DUSHI CURACAO spelled out - no trip is complete without taking a family photo with the sign.

Written October 11, 2017

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Natascha F

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Picture stop only

Jun 2017 • Family

Not much of a park. The letter signs are nice for pictures, but that's about it. Feels like someone dropped a statue in a parking lot. Queen W. needs a better spot.

Written July 20, 2017

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Ian Y

Bradford, UK193 contributions

Not much there

Feb 2017 • Couples

Came across this by accident while walking around Willemstad. Not far from the centre and close to the big Curacao sign that you need to have a photo of, so worth having a quick look at.
Not much there but a nice quiet area for a sit down. Small play area for the kids with a large Iguana climbing frame.

Written March 21, 2017

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Hansi

Gold Canyon, AZ1,378 contributions

small but very nice and tasteful

Mar 2017 • Couples

It's just a heartbeat away from the busy streets of Willemstad, a nice little park and a statue of Queen Wilhelmina, a much beloved Queen of the Netherlands.Come and see it at night too if you have a chance, it looks and it enchanting.

Written March 20, 2017

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Christina R

Seattle, WA82 contributions

Small park with the famous letters!

Aug 2015 • Family

This park is pretty typical, but if you are visiting Curacao, you must go to get a picture with the letters "DUSHI" and "CURACAO" and the statue. It is really close to both the synagogue and worth the 5 minute walk to have your photo shoot.

Written August 12, 2015

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James A

Windsor, Canada19,845 contributions

This is the park of giant letters "CURACAO"!

Jun 2015 • Solo

This is a really nice public park and square with lots of cafes and shopping just a few minutes walk. There is the Fort Amsterdam which is not the administrative operations for the island right across the street, but the think I will remember more than anything else are the giant lizards and giant letters that read: "CURACAO". It's a great family place and you can let the kids place on the giant lizards, so I recommend a visit for all ages at this place. Enjoy!

Written June 17, 2015

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