The Brakkeput plantation most probably existed since the beginning of the 18th century.

In 1733 the plantation was sold to Isaac and Willem Lamont. The appendices of the reports of General van den Bosch dating from 1829 show only one plantation Brakkeput, which belonged to the widow of Ellis Jobs who employed 22 slaves.

However, a few years later three plantations appear in archives, namely Brakkeput Above (Ariba), Middle (Mei Mei) and Under (Abou). Brakkeput Mei Mei was also called “Klijne Bracke Putt” and covered an area of 82 acres.

On the plantation they used to grow corn and beans as food for the slaves and the livestock. Fruits from the orchard, dairy products and beef cattle were sold to the townspeople and the crew of the many ships that called on Curaçao’s harbour. In times when the proceeds of the plantation decreased, the burning of lime was used as a source of income.

The last inhabitants of the landhouse did not make a living out of the income generated by the plantation any more and in 1929 both the house and the land were sold to the “Koninklijke Shell” (oil company).

In 1985 landhouse Brakkeput Mei Mei was placed under the supervision of Stichting Monumentenzorg (Foundation for the Preservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings) and since then has been operated as a party center and restaurant.