The Best Guidebook of Aruba

Lugares emblemáticos

Mangel Halto

This remote beach is the best spot for sunbathing and snorkeling in Aruba, thanks to calm, shallow waters teeming with marine life and a mysterious network of mangroves. Sun lovers looking for a quiet beach and privacy often come here. Public booths and shaded areas on the beach are also ideal for a beach picnic or to watch the Aruba sunset. The area offers a beach, a wooden deck, and access through the mangroves for open-water kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. Additionally, Mangel Halto Beach is an excellent dive spot in Aruba. It is possible to walk along the edge of the coral reef to see fish such as parrotfish, yellowtail, swamphen, and regal surgeonfish, as well as deep-water gorgonians, sponges, and anemones. The coral reef plunges to depths of 34 meters, where octopuses, moray eels, and barracudas abound.

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Mangel Halto

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This remote beach is the best spot for sunbathing and snorkeling in Aruba, thanks to calm, shallow waters teeming with marine life and a mysterious network of mangroves. Sun lovers looking for a quiet beach and privacy often come here. Public booths and shaded areas on the beach are also ideal for a beach picnic or to watch the Aruba sunset. The area offers a beach, a wooden deck, and access through the mangroves for open-water kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. Additionally, Mangel Halto Beach is an excellent dive spot in Aruba. It is possible to walk along the edge of the coral reef to see fish such as parrotfish, yellowtail, swamphen, and regal surgeonfish, as well as deep-water gorgonians, sponges, and anemones. The coral reef plunges to depths of 34 meters, where octopuses, moray eels, and barracudas abound.

Alto Vista

The chapel was built in 1952 on the site of the original, and first, Catholic church built in Aruba in 1750 by a Spanish missionary, Domingo Antonio Silvestre. The bright yellow chapel is reached by a winding road lined with white crosses marking the stations of the cross. It is a special place for peace and contemplation, surrounded by the Aruban countryside. Behind the church, you can find the labyrinth of peace, in addition to being able to take a walk to appreciate the sea.

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Alto Vista

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The chapel was built in 1952 on the site of the original, and first, Catholic church built in Aruba in 1750 by a Spanish missionary, Domingo Antonio Silvestre. The bright yellow chapel is reached by a winding road lined with white crosses marking the stations of the cross. It is a special place for peace and contemplation, surrounded by the Aruban countryside. Behind the church, you can find the labyrinth of peace, in addition to being able to take a walk to appreciate the sea.

Boca Grandi

Trade winds and challenging waves make Boca Grandi a Caribbean paradise for kitesurfers and enthusiastic spectators. This beach attracts the most advanced and adventurous kitesurfing enthusiasts, locals, and tourists alike. Recently, a quaint beach bar was installed offering cool drinks. Boca Grandi Beach, in Aruba, is a must-see on the way to the famous Baby Beach. It's just a 5-minute drive from downtown San Nicolás, Aruba's second-largest city. A giant red anchor indicates the entrance to Boca Grandi Beach in Aruba. Don't forget to take pictures, as Boca Grandi Beach is the perfect backdrop.

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Boca Grandi

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Trade winds and challenging waves make Boca Grandi a Caribbean paradise for kitesurfers and enthusiastic spectators. This beach attracts the most advanced and adventurous kitesurfing enthusiasts, locals, and tourists alike. Recently, a quaint beach bar was installed offering cool drinks. Boca Grandi Beach, in Aruba, is a must-see on the way to the famous Baby Beach. It's just a 5-minute drive from downtown San Nicolás, Aruba's second-largest city. A giant red anchor indicates the entrance to Boca Grandi Beach in Aruba. Don't forget to take pictures, as Boca Grandi Beach is the perfect backdrop.

Casibari

For a relatively flat island, the presence of these unusual hills and these huge monolithic crags is truly an enigma in Aruba. Two of the rock formations can be climbed and explored: Ayo and Casibari. These outstanding geological formations add an aesthetic touch to the landscape and offer excellent vantage points to better see the island. Plus, free Wi-Fi is available at the Casibari rock formations, along with a grill bar and restaurant offering snacks, cool drinks, and shaded seating. The immense tonalite rocks of Casibari are in a residential area near the main road that leads to Santa Cruz. The trails and steps through the crags allow hikers to reach the top to admire the impressive 360-degree views.

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Casibari

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For a relatively flat island, the presence of these unusual hills and these huge monolithic crags is truly an enigma in Aruba. Two of the rock formations can be climbed and explored: Ayo and Casibari. These outstanding geological formations add an aesthetic touch to the landscape and offer excellent vantage points to better see the island. Plus, free Wi-Fi is available at the Casibari rock formations, along with a grill bar and restaurant offering snacks, cool drinks, and shaded seating. The immense tonalite rocks of Casibari are in a residential area near the main road that leads to Santa Cruz. The trails and steps through the crags allow hikers to reach the top to admire the impressive 360-degree views.

Calbas

Calabas is an area of Aruba where you can do ecological and adventure tourism. You reach the highest part and from there, along a path of approximately 4 kilometers with a beautiful landscape, you arrive at Wariruri beach. This route is used by lovers of bicycle routes for its ups and downs as well as the landscape. Bodyboarders love this place because of the waves.

Calbas

Calabas is an area of Aruba where you can do ecological and adventure tourism. You reach the highest part and from there, along a path of approximately 4 kilometers with a beautiful landscape, you arrive at Wariruri beach. This route is used by lovers of bicycle routes for its ups and downs as well as the landscape. Bodyboarders love this place because of the waves.

Fontein Cave

On the deep rock paths along the coast of the island, the caves intrigue visitors who, after penetrating some humid chambers, uncover many mysteries. Guadirikiri Cave is famous for its two chambers, illuminated by the stream of sunlight streaming through the ceiling. The cave is approximately 30 meters. Hundreds of harmless bats nest in the darkest parts. Fontein Cave is the most popular of the caves, thanks to the Arawak drawings on the ceiling, which bring a real sense of history to this cave.

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Fontein Cave

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On the deep rock paths along the coast of the island, the caves intrigue visitors who, after penetrating some humid chambers, uncover many mysteries. Guadirikiri Cave is famous for its two chambers, illuminated by the stream of sunlight streaming through the ceiling. The cave is approximately 30 meters. Hundreds of harmless bats nest in the darkest parts. Fontein Cave is the most popular of the caves, thanks to the Arawak drawings on the ceiling, which bring a real sense of history to this cave.

Eagle Beach

With the widest beach in Aruba and famous for its soft white sand, Eagle Beach offers beautiful views of the Caribbean Ocean, ample parking, shaded areas, a few beach cabanas, and a variety of water sports. Eagle Beach is home to two of the most photographed and renewed fofoti trees in Aruba, with their distinctive silhouette pointing in the direction of the Caribbean. These trees have featured in various Aruba ad campaigns as unique and highly recognizable features. Many of Aruba's low-cost hotels are near or across the road. Some offer cabins and lounges for their guests.

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Eagle Beach

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With the widest beach in Aruba and famous for its soft white sand, Eagle Beach offers beautiful views of the Caribbean Ocean, ample parking, shaded areas, a few beach cabanas, and a variety of water sports. Eagle Beach is home to two of the most photographed and renewed fofoti trees in Aruba, with their distinctive silhouette pointing in the direction of the Caribbean. These trees have featured in various Aruba ad campaigns as unique and highly recognizable features. Many of Aruba's low-cost hotels are near or across the road. Some offer cabins and lounges for their guests.

Hooiberg

Hooiberg - which translates to Haystack - is a volcanic formation which 165 meters above sea level, and is located at the approximate center of Aruba. Although Hooiberg seems like the highest point on the island it is in fact the second highest. Jamanota, a hill located in the Arikok National Park stands at 189 meters above sea level and is the true highest point of Aruba. At the top of the mountain you will find two small buildings and some radio antennas. One of buildings belongs to a radio station and the other to the local telephone company SETAR. All cellular phone signals are sent through SETAR building as well as the radio or television broadcasts from other countries. Try to reach the top of Hooiberg and you will have a nice view of the island and the sea. On clear days you can even see Venezuela to the south. Hooiberg is covered with cacti, divi-divi trees, and some Kibrahacha trees that will flourish and decorate the mountain with beautiful yellow flowers after heavy rainfall.

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Hooiberg

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Hooiberg - which translates to Haystack - is a volcanic formation which 165 meters above sea level, and is located at the approximate center of Aruba. Although Hooiberg seems like the highest point on the island it is in fact the second highest. Jamanota, a hill located in the Arikok National Park stands at 189 meters above sea level and is the true highest point of Aruba. At the top of the mountain you will find two small buildings and some radio antennas. One of buildings belongs to a radio station and the other to the local telephone company SETAR. All cellular phone signals are sent through SETAR building as well as the radio or television broadcasts from other countries. Try to reach the top of Hooiberg and you will have a nice view of the island and the sea. On clear days you can even see Venezuela to the south. Hooiberg is covered with cacti, divi-divi trees, and some Kibrahacha trees that will flourish and decorate the mountain with beautiful yellow flowers after heavy rainfall.

Arikok þjóðgarður

Located on the island's windward coast, south of the fallen Natural Bridge, the steep cliffs flank the sand cave area and open up a different world for beach lovers. This is a point frequented by locals. Bodyboarders love this place because of the waves; Experienced swimmers can enter the water, but must be careful with currents. If you make it to Andicuri, be sure to go a little further down the dirt road to discover Black Stone Beach and a fascinating natural limestone bridge with three arches.

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Arikok þjóðgarður

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Located on the island's windward coast, south of the fallen Natural Bridge, the steep cliffs flank the sand cave area and open up a different world for beach lovers. This is a point frequented by locals. Bodyboarders love this place because of the waves; Experienced swimmers can enter the water, but must be careful with currents. If you make it to Andicuri, be sure to go a little further down the dirt road to discover Black Stone Beach and a fascinating natural limestone bridge with three arches.

Divi Beach

This beach is located in front of the Divi resort, hence its name. It is a family beach and very safe for children, it is also known for its wide coastline and many options for activities.

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Divi Beach

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This beach is located in front of the Divi resort, hence its name. It is a family beach and very safe for children, it is also known for its wide coastline and many options for activities.

San Nicolas

The Aruba Art Fair featured artists from around the world and local talents. They left their marks on the walls and buildings that surround the main street of San Nicolás. San Nicolás is a 30-minute drive from Oranjestad, on the southeastern tip of the island, and buses run several times an hour. A morning of exploring street art can be combined with lunch at the popular Charlie’s Bar, and a relaxing afternoon at Baby Beach. Live the beautiful art, get inspired, and take some selfies.

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San Nicolas

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The Aruba Art Fair featured artists from around the world and local talents. They left their marks on the walls and buildings that surround the main street of San Nicolás. San Nicolás is a 30-minute drive from Oranjestad, on the southeastern tip of the island, and buses run several times an hour. A morning of exploring street art can be combined with lunch at the popular Charlie’s Bar, and a relaxing afternoon at Baby Beach. Live the beautiful art, get inspired, and take some selfies.