Rio Magdalena, Curaçao
Curaçao's rural traditions, explored through nature, animals and everyday practices.
Walk the cactus garden, meet and feed the animals, and learn how coconuts and local herbs become useful products. A hands-on visit to the island's agricultural heritage.
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Discover what JC Natural has to offer
Ten ways into the kunuku. Workshop availability and activities may vary by day, so book ahead and tell us what you'd like to see.
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Guided Kunuku Tours
A guided walk that brings the whole kunuku together: the garden, the animals, the old house and the oven, with hands-on moments depending on the day.
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Hands-On Workshops
Learn by doing: coconuts and local herbs are processed into useful products, the way it has long been done on the kunuku.
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Recycling & Reuse
Demonstrations on making use of what is available, turning everyday materials into something practical for the garden and the home.
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Nature in the Kunuku
Native plants, cacti and the creatures that live among them. See how Curaçao's dry rural landscape has shaped daily life.
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Meet & Feed the Animals
Get close to the animals of the kunuku, with feeding opportunities that children and adults both remember.
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From Coconut to Cocobeat
Follow the coconut from the tree to a finished product, step by step and by hand.
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From Garden Herbs to Tea
Pick, dry and brew. Discover how the herbs in the garden become tea and other useful things.
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Discover the Pan di Fornu Bread Oven
A closer look at the traditional bread oven and its place in the island's history.
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Explore the Cactus Garden
Wander a garden full of native cacti and learn how they have been used on the island for generations.
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The Story of the Kas di Kunuku
Step inside the traditional kunuku house and hear the story of Curaçao's agricultural heritage.
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The kunuku
Kunuku JC Natural
At Kunuku JC Natural in Rio Magdalena, Curaçao's rural traditions are explored through nature, animals and everyday practices. Walk through the cactus garden, meet and feed the animals, and learn how coconuts and local herbs are processed into useful products. The traditional kas di kunuku and pan di fornu offer a closer look at the island's agricultural heritage, while recycling demonstrations and interactive activities highlight the value of making use of what is available. Guided visits bring these different elements together, with opportunities for hands-on learning depending on the day. It's a particularly interesting experience for families and anyone curious about the island's connection to the land.
- The chance to discover traditional Curaçao practices through hands-on learning.
- A closer look at the kas di kunuku, pan di fornu and their place in local history.
- Animal encounters, feeding opportunities and a garden full of native plants and cacti.
- The emphasis on recycling and finding practical uses for natural materials.
Visitor information
Plan your visit
Where and when
- Location
- Rio Magdalena 75, Curaçao
- Duration
- Approximately 2 hours
- Languages
- Papiamentu, Dutch, English and Spanish
- Groups
- Group and tour operator visits: inquiries welcome.
Entrance prices
| Age | International | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Adults & teens (13+) | US$20 | XCG 20 |
| Children (4–12) | US$10 | XCG 10 |
| Children (0–3) | Free | Free |
Opening hours
- Monday & Tuesday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday & Friday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sunday1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Advance bookings recommended. Workshop availability and activities may vary by day.
Reservations & contact
Come and see the kunuku for yourself.
Send a WhatsApp or an email with the day you have in mind and the tour you'd like. We'll confirm what's on that day.