ARUBA SHORE EXCURSIONS
Aruba is located in the southern Caribbean two
and half-hours by air from Miami, Florida and just
15 miles off the coast of Venezuela. Aruba’s
weather is perfect with very low humidity and an
average annual rainfall of only 24 inches. The
average daytime temperature is 82° Fahrenheit
(27° Celsius). Aruba is completely outside the
hurricane belt and with the cooling trade winds,
this island is one of the most temperate islands in
the Caribbean. The temperatures are just as
comfortable in July as in January.
Inland Aruba has a unique Caribbean landscape
of aloe, cactus and dramatic rock formations.
There is unusual topography and vegetation on
the island of Aruba.
ARUBA BEACHES
The south and west coasts have miles of pristine
white beaches - some of the most beautiful in the
world and many picturesque hidden bays. The
island's most famous trees are the watapana, or divi-
divi trees. The rugged northeastern coast has its
own beauty with Caribbean waters and secluded
beaches. If you come to Aruba, take a trip to this part
of the island and experience the sights and sounds
of the crashing waves washing upon the jagged rocky
coast.
ARUBA ATTRACTIONS
There are many Aruba attractions to enjoy so
don’t hesitate to venture away from the hotel and
beach to see the island. Car rentals and guided
tours can be made through any of the companies
on the island. An international driver's license or
any valid license held for at least two years is
required for car rentals. Renting a 4-wheel drive is
the best means for an unforgettable tour around
the island.
ARUBA ACTIVITIES
There are also many Aruba activities that you
may want to try such as windsurfing, snorkeling or
scuba diving. For something a little more relaxing,
rent a sailboat, do some deep-sea fishing or just
enjoy swimming at one of the beautiful beaches.
You are sure to enjoy the hospitality of the native
Arubans. Natives of Aruba are a mixture of Dutch,
Spanish and Arawak Indian with Dutch being the
official language.
THINGS TO DO IN ARUBA
Natural Bridge Aruba
Aruba's stunning geological formation where
years of erosion from the sea has carved its way
through coral rock forming a 100 foot bridge 25
feet over the sea. This is the largest of its kind in
the Caribbean.
Natural Pool
A "conchi" or swimmable pool nestled amidst
massive rocks on the northeast coast of Aruba.
The Antilla
A German freighter that was sunk during World
War II. This is Aruba's most popular dive site.
Baby Beach
Perfect for children, this pretty beach is
appropriately named since the water is as calm as
a wading pool and only five feet deep.
Rancho Daimari
Attraction type: Pond; Ranch
Butterfly Farm, Oranjestad
Attraction type: Farm; Nature center
Ayo and Casibari Rock Formations
Attraction type: Geological formation
Alto Vista Chapel
Chapel that was built by Spanish missionaries in
1750; services are still conducted here. This was
considered to be the first church established in the
Caribbean.
Attraction type: Religious site
California Lighthouse
One of Aruba's most famous landmarks, the
California lighthouse is known for its spectacular
views of the island.
Attraction type: Lighthouse
Manchebo Beach
Quiet spot on the southwestern tip of Aruba that is
ideal for a leisure day at the beach.
Attraction type: Beach
Eagle Beach of Aruba
This popular resort beach features the white sand
and turquoise waters of an ideal Caribbean beach.
Attraction type: Beach
Guadirikiri Caves
Renowned in folklore as the site where two lovers
burst through the rock and into heaven. Dark
gritty place with bats.
Attraction type: Cavern/cave
Hooiberg
Aruba's famous mountain located at the center of
the island, with a view from its 541-foot peak that
extends as far as Venezuela on a clear day.
Attraction type: Mountain; Geological formation;
Garden
De Palm Island - Offshore
Offshore island that serves as a recreation and
entertainment complex offering a wide selection of
activities including swimming, snorkeling, scuba
diving, beach volleyball, basketball, dining, card
games and bingo.
Attraction type: Beach
Fort Zoutman, Oranjestad
Houses the Aruba Historical Museum, the Willem III
Tower and the Bon Bini Festival, a weekly folklore
fair.
Attraction type: Historic site
Rancho Notorious
Take a romantic ride on horseback through some
of Aruba's most breathtaking sights and natural
wonders such as California Lighthouse, Alto Vista
Chapel and scenic Malmok Beach.
Attraction type: Horseback riding stable
Aruba Golf Club
Offers a nine-hole course with 20 sand traps and 5
water traps, plus a clubhouse complete with bar,
workshop, storage rooms and lockers.
Attraction type: Golf course
Seaport Village, Oranjestad
The island's largest entertainment and shopping
facility are home to the Aruba Sonesta Resorts.
Attraction type: Mall
Arashi Beach of Aruba
Quiet and secluded beach known for its excellent
snorkeling plus a variety of water activities
including windsurfing, scuba diving, deep-sea
fishing.
Attraction type: Beach
Malmok Beach
Known for ideal snorkeling and scuba diving, the
water at this beach is so clear that even snorkelers
can make out the 400-foot SS Antilla shipwreck
from the surface.
Attraction type: Beach
Druif Beach of Aruba
A section of a seven-mile-stretch of beach that
offers excellent swimming conditions due to calm
water.
Attraction type: Beach
Pedernales
Divers can explore the large remnants of a 35-foot
oil tanker that was torpedoed during World War II
by a German submarine.
Attraction type: Ship; Historic site
Tierra del Sol - Designed by Robert Trent Jones
Jr., combines the native beauty of Aruba's
indigenous flora with the greens of a championship
golf course. Planned with the environment in mind,
the course preserves Aruba's natural wildlife and
includes a local bird sanctuary. The 18-hole, par-
71 course totals 6,811 yards in length and its
highest tee is 98 feet above sea level with a
spectacular
Ocean view.
Aruba is located in the southern Caribbean two
and half-hours by air from Miami, Florida and just
15 miles off the coast of Venezuela. Aruba’s
weather is perfect with very low humidity and an
average annual rainfall of only 24 inches. The
average daytime temperature is 82° Fahrenheit
(27° Celsius). Aruba is completely outside the
hurricane belt and with the cooling trade winds,
this island is one of the most temperate islands in
the Caribbean. The temperatures are just as
comfortable in July as in January.
Inland Aruba has a unique Caribbean landscape
of aloe, cactus and dramatic rock formations.
There is unusual topography and vegetation on
the island of Aruba.
ARUBA BEACHES
The south and west coasts have miles of pristine
white beaches - some of the most beautiful in the
world and many picturesque hidden bays. The
island's most famous trees are the watapana, or divi-
divi trees. The rugged northeastern coast has its
own beauty with Caribbean waters and secluded
beaches. If you come to Aruba, take a trip to this part
of the island and experience the sights and sounds
of the crashing waves washing upon the jagged rocky
coast.
ARUBA ATTRACTIONS
There are many Aruba attractions to enjoy so
don’t hesitate to venture away from the hotel and
beach to see the island. Car rentals and guided
tours can be made through any of the companies
on the island. An international driver's license or
any valid license held for at least two years is
required for car rentals. Renting a 4-wheel drive is
the best means for an unforgettable tour around
the island.
ARUBA ACTIVITIES
There are also many Aruba activities that you
may want to try such as windsurfing, snorkeling or
scuba diving. For something a little more relaxing,
rent a sailboat, do some deep-sea fishing or just
enjoy swimming at one of the beautiful beaches.
You are sure to enjoy the hospitality of the native
Arubans. Natives of Aruba are a mixture of Dutch,
Spanish and Arawak Indian with Dutch being the
official language.
THINGS TO DO IN ARUBA
Natural Bridge Aruba
Aruba's stunning geological formation where
years of erosion from the sea has carved its way
through coral rock forming a 100 foot bridge 25
feet over the sea. This is the largest of its kind in
the Caribbean.
Natural Pool
A "conchi" or swimmable pool nestled amidst
massive rocks on the northeast coast of Aruba.
The Antilla
A German freighter that was sunk during World
War II. This is Aruba's most popular dive site.
Baby Beach
Perfect for children, this pretty beach is
appropriately named since the water is as calm as
a wading pool and only five feet deep.
Rancho Daimari
Attraction type: Pond; Ranch
Butterfly Farm, Oranjestad
Attraction type: Farm; Nature center
Ayo and Casibari Rock Formations
Attraction type: Geological formation
Alto Vista Chapel
Chapel that was built by Spanish missionaries in
1750; services are still conducted here. This was
considered to be the first church established in the
Caribbean.
Attraction type: Religious site
California Lighthouse
One of Aruba's most famous landmarks, the
California lighthouse is known for its spectacular
views of the island.
Attraction type: Lighthouse
Manchebo Beach
Quiet spot on the southwestern tip of Aruba that is
ideal for a leisure day at the beach.
Attraction type: Beach
Eagle Beach of Aruba
This popular resort beach features the white sand
and turquoise waters of an ideal Caribbean beach.
Attraction type: Beach
Guadirikiri Caves
Renowned in folklore as the site where two lovers
burst through the rock and into heaven. Dark
gritty place with bats.
Attraction type: Cavern/cave
Hooiberg
Aruba's famous mountain located at the center of
the island, with a view from its 541-foot peak that
extends as far as Venezuela on a clear day.
Attraction type: Mountain; Geological formation;
Garden
De Palm Island - Offshore
Offshore island that serves as a recreation and
entertainment complex offering a wide selection of
activities including swimming, snorkeling, scuba
diving, beach volleyball, basketball, dining, card
games and bingo.
Attraction type: Beach
Fort Zoutman, Oranjestad
Houses the Aruba Historical Museum, the Willem III
Tower and the Bon Bini Festival, a weekly folklore
fair.
Attraction type: Historic site
Rancho Notorious
Take a romantic ride on horseback through some
of Aruba's most breathtaking sights and natural
wonders such as California Lighthouse, Alto Vista
Chapel and scenic Malmok Beach.
Attraction type: Horseback riding stable
Aruba Golf Club
Offers a nine-hole course with 20 sand traps and 5
water traps, plus a clubhouse complete with bar,
workshop, storage rooms and lockers.
Attraction type: Golf course
Seaport Village, Oranjestad
The island's largest entertainment and shopping
facility are home to the Aruba Sonesta Resorts.
Attraction type: Mall
Arashi Beach of Aruba
Quiet and secluded beach known for its excellent
snorkeling plus a variety of water activities
including windsurfing, scuba diving, deep-sea
fishing.
Attraction type: Beach
Malmok Beach
Known for ideal snorkeling and scuba diving, the
water at this beach is so clear that even snorkelers
can make out the 400-foot SS Antilla shipwreck
from the surface.
Attraction type: Beach
Druif Beach of Aruba
A section of a seven-mile-stretch of beach that
offers excellent swimming conditions due to calm
water.
Attraction type: Beach
Pedernales
Divers can explore the large remnants of a 35-foot
oil tanker that was torpedoed during World War II
by a German submarine.
Attraction type: Ship; Historic site
Tierra del Sol - Designed by Robert Trent Jones
Jr., combines the native beauty of Aruba's
indigenous flora with the greens of a championship
golf course. Planned with the environment in mind,
the course preserves Aruba's natural wildlife and
includes a local bird sanctuary. The 18-hole, par-
71 course totals 6,811 yards in length and its
highest tee is 98 feet above sea level with a
spectacular
Ocean view.
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