Beit Hayim Cemetery

Old Jewish site

This was very difficult to find using google maps. And when we did finally find it, it was quite interesting. If you are not familiar with Jewish customs or histor it is best to take a tour.

Interesting

This burial ground is believed to be the oldest Jewish cemetery in the Western Hemisphere. The earliest readable tombstone in the graveyard is from 1668. Right in the middle of the old Jewish resi...

The cemetery is easily found (take a cab), but sometimes closed at times it should be open. Interesting place.

Very interesting, especially if you know the Sephardic cemetery at Ouderkerk near Amsterdam. Due to airpollution (the nearby oil refineries) many stones are illegible, though.

Peaceful place

Ancient, peaceful, right in the middle of a neighbourhood and next to a busy road. The way it has been build up is breathtaking and respectful to those lying there to eternally rest. It is in the proc...

Sad but interesting cemetery led by Gigi our guide

Not only did Gigi take us to this cemetery, she also took us to various Jewish sites including the Synagogue. She is very passionate about keeping the Jewish heritage alive in Curacao and it was fe...