The fascinating history of Curacao   Curacao is an island with an incredibly long and fascinating history. From the original inhabitants, the Indians, and the Spanish to the Dutch who have ruled the land. The name Curacao itself is already special, although one is not sure where the name comes from. There are as many as 5 different theories on this. The name may be derived from the name the Indians gave to this island, or it may come from the Portuguese word “cura,” which is “healing” in Dutch. Thereby, it is also possible that Curacao comes from the Portuguese