Things to do in Aruba

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Things to Do in Aruba

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Top Attractions in Aruba

1. Renaissance Island

Islands

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Renaissance Island, Marriott Renaissance’s private remote island, is a world away from the downtown Oranjestad hotel.

2. Aruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store

Factory Outlets

The Aruba Aloe wonder plant has grown into an entire line of skin care products that are being exported all over the…

3. The Butterfly Farm

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Farms

The butterfly farm is home to hundreds of colourful and exotic butterflies who fly freely within large meshed…

4. De Palm Island

Islands

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This is a 1 ½ hour guided tour that slowly takes you 130ft below the Caribbean Sea.

5. Eagle Beach

Beaches

Fireworks over the ocean from the high rise area, along with fireworks launched on the beach by locals.

6. Palm Beach

Beaches

Powder white sand, swaying palm trees and palapas meet clear turquoise waters.

7. Natural Pool

Geologic Formations

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The site as it is indicated resembles a natural pool and is constantly filled by the overlapping waves that come from…

8. Ayo and Casibari Rock Formations

Geologic Formations

These dramatic rock formations in a gated garden like setting are shaped by boulders.

9. Boca Cataavlina

Beaches

In front of a very large modern-style house is a very dense area of rock, coral, and tons of fish, both in variety and…

10. Jane Sea

Historic Sites

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She was scuttled on September 4, 1988 just south of Barcadera harbor and mystery and intrigue surround why she was sunk.

11. Hooiberg

Mountains • Gardens

This is a volcanic formation that is the second highest point in Aruba and is located at the approximate center of…

12. Casibari Rock Formations

Geologic Formations

Similar to Ayo, these rocks are located near Route 4, close to the Hooiberg.

13. California Lighthouse

Lighthouses

It is an historic lighthouse built in 1913, named after a historic ship called the California which is famous for…

14. Philip's Animal Garden

Zoos

It's a sanctuary that has rescued abandoned animals from Aruba and around the Caribbean.

15. Baby Beach

Reefs • Beaches

The area is a lagoon blocked from the seemingly wicked waters of the Caribbean by a strip of rock.

16. Ayo Rock Formations

Geologic Formations

Located near Route 6, near Andicuri Beach, entrance is free, parking is in small lot out front.

17. Druif Beach

Beaches

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A wide expanse of sand against the azure ocean beside it.

18. Blue Reef

Reefs

A little further lay the debris from the Pedernalis wreck, full of marine life: scorpion fish, octopus, lobsters, sting…

19. Alto Vista Chapel

Religious Sites

Set high above the lands of Aruba, this 16th century church (reproduction) exudes the history of Christianization of…

20. Arikok National Park

National Parks

Featuring a rugged landscape of rock and cacti, numerous trails feature a desertscape of incredible beauty.

21. The Antilla

Historic Sites • Ships

It is a natural reef now and is home to many species of fish.

22. La Cabana Beach Resort and Casino

Casinos

Landscaping is lush and complete with resident iguanas marching around.

23. Malmok Beach

Beaches

Explore underwater caves and grottos that open up in the coral.

24. Aruba Streetcar

Trams

It takes you past shops, restaurants and historical sights, and gives you a chance to see some of the Dutch charm of…

25. Aquaventure Waterpark Aruba

Water Parks

There are three sections to the area, the Goldmine (tall slides where we spent most of our time), the Bucket water…

26. Mangel Halto Beach

Beaches

Lots of mangroves and sea grass mounds that hide sea life.

27. Manchebo Beach

Beaches

Literally hundreds of feet of beach between the resorts and ocean.

28. Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins

Historic Sites

This abandoned gold mill ,that once processed gold from mines in the nearby hills during Aruba's gold rush of the…

29. Guadirikiri Caves

Caverns & Caves

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The limestone cave contains stalactites and stalagmites, a lot of them have been damaged overtime by human hands.

30. Donkey Sanctuary Aruba

Nature & Wildlife Areas

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The refuge is devoted to caring for the native donkeys that historically were a critical component of Aruba's commerce.

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