Unterstütze Marijke's Nature Trail

Marijke is the woman who started the idea of creating a hiking trail behind her home in Groot Santa Martha ( Curaçao ).

Driven by a deep love for nature and especially plants ( flora ).

She began shaping the trail with great care, always respecting the environment and not disturbing vegetation. This thoughtful and dedicated way of creating trails is unique and sets Marijke’s Nature Trail apart from many others on the island.

Today, her vision lives on through her son and her grandson, who continue to maintain and protect the trail with the same respect for nature. Together, three generations care for this special place, ensuring that it remains natural, peaceful and accessible for future hikers.

When hiking other trails on Curaçao, you will notice the difference. Here, you don’t just walk through nature. You become part of it. The trail leads you deep into the mondi*¹, far away from urbanization.

Maintaining Marijke’s Nature Trail is ongoing work done entirely by hand, always with respect for nature. We clear fallen branches, cactus and overgrowth to keep the trail safe, while preserving its natural and untouched character. From time to time, we also remove garbage left behind by visitors to protect the environment.

Maintaining the trail cost a lot of energy and time. We do it with love. And by donating you can help keep this trail maintaining it’s high standards for all users. And also protecting nature. Your support makes it possible for future generations to experience Curaçao’s natural beauty in its purest form.

*¹ Mondi = Papiamentu word for woods / bush (Papiamentu is the native spoken language of Curaçao).