Guidebook for Aruba
Beaches
Baby Beach
Arashi Beach
Mangel Halto
Boca Catalina Beach
Eagle Beach
Sightseeing
Take in the best 360 island views of the island from the famous California Lighthouse. You can now even climb the top!
The old stone California lighthouse stands as a silent watchman in the area known as "Hudishibana," near the island's northwestern tip. It beckons visitors to the most spectacular views of the island.
https://www.aruba.com/us/explore/california-lighthouse
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California Lighthouse
2 HudishibanaTake in the best 360 island views of the island from the famous California Lighthouse. You can now even climb the top!
The old stone California lighthouse stands as a silent watchman in the area known as "Hudishibana," near the island's northwestern tip. It beckons visitors to the most spectacular views of the island.
https://www.aruba.com/us/explore/california-lighthouse
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.
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I-Alto Vista Chapel
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.
On the northern coast sits the abandoned Bushiribana gold mill that once processed ore from mines in the nearby hills during Aruba's gold rush of the nineteenth century.
https://www.aruba.com/us/explore/historic-gold-mines
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Amaphiko kaBushiribana
On the northern coast sits the abandoned Bushiribana gold mill that once processed ore from mines in the nearby hills during Aruba's gold rush of the nineteenth century.
https://www.aruba.com/us/explore/historic-gold-mines
Learn about Aruba's History. from the early inhabitants to the different colonization by the Netherlands.
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Museo Historico Aruba
ZoutmanstraatLearn about Aruba's History. from the early inhabitants to the different colonization by the Netherlands.
Parks & Nature
This rock formation is formed by clusters of huge tonalite rocks which sit together in an area just north of Hooiberg. This rock formation, unique to the more typical features of the area, inexplicably rises up from the desert soil to create an unusual setting.
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I-Casibari Rock Formations
This rock formation is formed by clusters of huge tonalite rocks which sit together in an area just north of Hooiberg. This rock formation, unique to the more typical features of the area, inexplicably rises up from the desert soil to create an unusual setting.
Hooiberg is a 165 m high volcanic formation on the island of Aruba. It is located almost in the center of the island and can be seen from virtually anywhere on the island. The Dutch word hooiberg, literally translates into haystack in English, as the landform is said to resemble a stack of hay.
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Hooiberg Hiking
Hooiberg is a 165 m high volcanic formation on the island of Aruba. It is located almost in the center of the island and can be seen from virtually anywhere on the island. The Dutch word hooiberg, literally translates into haystack in English, as the landform is said to resemble a stack of hay.
The Fontein Cave is a small cave near Boca Prins on the northern part of the island. It is well known for its native Arawak drawings.
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Fontein Cave
7The Fontein Cave is a small cave near Boca Prins on the northern part of the island. It is well known for its native Arawak drawings.
This is the entrance to our national park. one of the few spots left on the Island with Aruba's iconic Flora and Fauna. Marvel at our sleepinh trees (Divi Divi) and at the right time of year our Kibrahachas give a splash of color whennin bloom. Support our nature by visiting the park and hiking around (better than zooming through with a destructive UTV)
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I-Centre ye-Visitor ye-Arikok National Park
70 San FuegoThis is the entrance to our national park. one of the few spots left on the Island with Aruba's iconic Flora and Fauna. Marvel at our sleepinh trees (Divi Divi) and at the right time of year our Kibrahachas give a splash of color whennin bloom. Support our nature by visiting the park and hiking around (better than zooming through with a destructive UTV)
Just a beautifull spot for birdwatching and relaxing off the main road tucked in between all the hotels.
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Bubali Bird Sanctuary
Just a beautifull spot for birdwatching and relaxing off the main road tucked in between all the hotels.
Garden
A little garden of eden on a deserted dry Island. Volunteer's are very knowledgeable, it will be a beautifully relaxing experience.
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I-Butterfly Farm Aruba N.V.
J.E. Irausquin BoulevardA little garden of eden on a deserted dry Island. Volunteer's are very knowledgeable, it will be a beautifully relaxing experience.
The only Zoo like place on the island. Philip has a great collection of rescued wildlife from different countries. Make a pit stop here for a small entrance fee you get a bag with veggies for the animals.
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I-Philip's Animal Garden
116 Alto VistaThe only Zoo like place on the island. Philip has a great collection of rescued wildlife from different countries. Make a pit stop here for a small entrance fee you get a bag with veggies for the animals.
Food Scene
Best fried fish on the island. Most local and freshest food. Good quality good price.
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Zeerovers
270 SavanetaBest fried fish on the island. Most local and freshest food. Good quality good price.
Good coffee like Starbucks or Juan Valdez but local prices. Try one of their pastechis before 10 am.
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Tradewinds Coffee Spot Ponton
3 KatunastraatGood coffee like Starbucks or Juan Valdez but local prices. Try one of their pastechis before 10 am.
Jack's Cafe
141-A BubaliPerfect place for breakfast to lunch. Good price.
Best local bakery on Aruba. They have a wide variety of sweet and hearty treats. Best prices
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Bright Bakery
Best local bakery on Aruba. They have a wide variety of sweet and hearty treats. Best prices
Mi Dudu Bar Restaurant
Local Menu. Has a stunning view of the sunset.
Marina Pirata
Spaans LagoenwegDrinks & Nightlife
Outdoors under a huge palapa next to the beach. Happy hour right at sunset, try the frozen mango margarita.
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MooMba Beach Bar & Restaurant
230 J.E. Irausquin BoulevardOutdoors under a huge palapa next to the beach. Happy hour right at sunset, try the frozen mango margarita.
Gusto Night Club Aruba
348A J.E. Irausquin BlvdHard Rock Cafe
55 Palm BeachShopping/Food/Drinks/Nightlife
Renaissance Marketplace
9 Lloyd G. Smith BlvdThe Village
348 A J.E. Irausquin BlvdIf you are looking for UNIQUE gifts to take home this is the place to be. You will be supporting a small family owned business with 30+ years. High quality handmade art pieces decorated using a millennia old process of resin coloring and stretching. Stop by their location at the Marketplace by Renaissance in downtown Oranjestad.
www.mopamopaaruba.com
facebook: Mopa Mopa AUA
instagram: @mopamopaaruba
Mopa Mopa
9 Lloyd G. Smith BlvdIf you are looking for UNIQUE gifts to take home this is the place to be. You will be supporting a small family owned business with 30+ years. High quality handmade art pieces decorated using a millennia old process of resin coloring and stretching. Stop by their location at the Marketplace by Renaissance in downtown Oranjestad.
www.mopamopaaruba.com
facebook: Mopa Mopa AUA
instagram: @mopamopaaruba