Landhuis Chobolobo

Landhuis Chobolobo is a 19th-century mansion in Saliña, east of central Willemstad, and home to the distillery that makes Genuine Curaçao liqueur. A guided tour traces the drink’s history and production, from orange peel to finished liqueur, with a tasting along the way. You can also join a cocktail workshop, sample drinks at the bar or browse the gift shop for bottles to take home. Look for the mustard-yellow facade, then allow time to explore the distillery as well as the house.

A mansion and a distillery

Landhuis Chobolobo is a historic plantation house in Saliña, on the eastern side of Willemstad. Its mustard-yellow facade is easy to spot, and inside the estate is the distillery responsible for Genuine Curaçao liqueur. The drink has been produced here since 1896.

The liqueur is made using the peel of Valencia oranges grown on the estate. Tours explain how the production process works and how the drink became associated with Curaçao. The mansion and its distilling history make this a stop for visitors interested in the island’s food and cultural history, as well as for anyone curious about how a well-known liqueur is made.

Tours, tastings and cocktails

A guided tour takes about an hour and includes a look at the production process and a tasting. You can sample different liqueur flavours, including orange, coffee, chocolate, rum raisin and tamarind. Tour schedules and package details are available through the distillery’s website.

For a more hands-on visit, choose a cocktail workshop, where you can make a drink with Curaçao liqueur. The bar also serves classic, Tiki and signature cocktails. Tastings may include strong drinks, so take your time if you are sampling several varieties.