What Is a Cunucu House? Aruba's Traditional Architecture Explained

The cunucu house is a type of traditional architecture found in the Caribbean island of Aruba. The term "cunucu" means "countryside" in Papiamento, the language spoken on the island, and reflects the rural and agrarian origins of the cunucu house. These houses were traditionally built by farmers and were designed to provide comfortable and practical living spaces for families living in rural areas.