I did not read any reviews before visiting the synagogue and was very surprised to see the Sand Floors when we entered! It was soo cool! They also have a nice museum and gift shop associated with the synagogue. It is $10 per person for...More

Worth a visit for anyone, besides the unusual Synagogue itself with beautiful carved wooden interior and an original sand floor, the museum includes the original complex with rooms and furnishings and very interesting objects from when the people first arrived . ( i think around...More

My cousin told me that since we were going to Curacao we must go visit the Synagogue. It was relatively easy to find. The experience was very moving and quite enlightening. The history is fascinating, especially why the floor of such a beautiful Synagogue is...More

We were told this was free to enter, but on arrival we were asked for 10US each to enter. Its the oldest synagogue in the western hemisphere, but we ended up not going in . Nice building though.

Curacao has been ruled by many nations, each with differing views of the importance of its Jewish community. Through these centuries, this congregation, the oldest one in the Western Hemisphere has survived. Yes, there is a small charge for the visit, to help preserve the...More

Surprisingly, I was the only visitor on the day and time I was there. Nice little museum containing many old religious items and artefacts. The highlight of my visit was, of course, the interior of synagogue itself...absolutely beautiful, both in architecture and decorative elements. Bright,...More

Visiting this synagogue and the museum was a really worthwhile experience for our family. We came back on Friday night for Shabbat services and enjoyed those as well. The sand covered floor of the temple made for a very interesting experience.

Being Jewish, it was especially interesting to me. Prior to my visit I was not aware of the Jewish heritage on Curacao.

Curacao was relatively welcoming to Jewish settlers, and indeed the Maduro family remains a big part of island life. The Iberian origins of the synagogue are quite different for someone from another tradition and the synagogue just has a wonderful spiritual and open feel to...More

The last time my wife and visited Curacao we did not have time to tour this remarkable place, which is the oldest active synagogue in the Western Hemisphere. On this most recent cruise, I contacted the synagogue in advance, to inquire as to tours, and...More