Santa Maria is a city located in Curaçao, an island nation in the southern Caribbean. It is situated on the island of Curaçao, which lies off the coast of Venezuela.
As a settlement in Curaçao, Santa Maria is part of the island's diverse collection of communities. Curaçao itself is known for its colorful architecture, Dutch colonial heritage, and multicultural population, with influences from African, European, and Caribbean cultures reflected throughout its towns and villages.