Curaçao’s Game-Changing Investment: Two Premium Land Developments Unveiled

Curaçao is entering a new phase of investment growth, driven by a landmark partnership between the Curaçao Investment & Export Promotion Agency (CINEX) and prominent landowner John Broek. Together, they are advancing the development of two of the island’s most outstanding landholdings: Port San Nicolas and Groot Santa Martha.

Spanning more than 600 hectares (approximately 1,500 acres) in total, these properties present a rare opportunity for sustainable, high-quality development. Port San Nicolas, comprising 733 acres along the island’s southwest coast, has already received official government approval for both tourism and permanent residential projects. Groot Santa Martha, with its 795 acres of designated “Open Land,” offers exceptional potential for integrated eco-tourism, luxury resorts, and residential communities designed in harmony with the island’s natural environment.

Both sites benefit from outstanding physical characteristics: unspoiled coral and sand beaches, a natural marina basin at Santa Martha Bay, and close proximity to Curaçao International Airport. Preliminary planning concepts include boutique beachfront hotels, marina villages with up to 800 residences, championship golf courses, and nature-based resorts. These elements, if realized, would enhance Curaçao’s tourism infrastructure and create long-term economic value.

Mr. Broek is represented by Ray Seijs of Curaçao Sotheby’s International Realty, a professional with extensive experience in luxury real estate and investor relations throughout the Dutch Caribbean. In partnership with CINEX, Seijs will lead a targeted international investment campaign, combining global marketing reach, curated investor events, and strategic matchmaking to connect these opportunities with the right development partners.

According to Miles Mercera, CEO of CINEX, the initiative reflects a strategic vision for growth:
“Port San Nicolas and Groot Santa Martha represent a rare opportunity for sustainable, large-scale development in Curaçao. Our role is to bridge vision with capital by connecting this opportunity with investors who understand the value of creating impact-driven growth.”

With a combined valuation of €75 million, the two properties offer investors a compelling combination of location, scale, and long-term development potential. The collaboration between CINEX, Mr. Broek, and Curaçao Sotheby’s International Realty underscores Curaçao’s commitment to attracting high-caliber investment that strengthens the island’s economy while preserving its natural assets and cultural heritage.