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By yourself
If you have your own transportation; go out there and explore!! Aruba has so many beautiful sites to see.
North Coast:
Starting at the Northern Trip of the island going down the North shore; the sand dunes at the California
Lighthouse -marvoulous view-, the Alto Vista Chapel , the surfing at Wariruri, the Bushiribana Goldsmelters
ruins often referred to as the Pirate's castle, the Natural Bridge , the old coconut plantation and the
Andicuri beach (nice for bodysurfing) and the beach of Daimari. Following the coastline you'll find the
little island that's not on the map --just 50 yards from our coast in front of the beach with no name--,
Conchi or Natural Pool (only reached by 4W, horse or by hiking 30 minutes from Daimari), Dos Playa
(two beautiful beaches next to each other), the dunes of Boca Prins, the Fontein cave, the Guadirikiri cave
(the one with the hole in the roof and friendly bats), the Tunnel of Love cave (no bats).
East Coast:
Follow the arrows and you exit 10 minutes to the north at Huliba, Boca Grandi (kite-surfing) and finally on
the eastern point of the island "The Colony" at Seroe Colorado with Baby beach (nice snorkeling outside the
reef), Rogers Beach and The Coco beach Bar at Coco Beach.
Inland:
A little inland from the Natural Bridge there's the Ayo Rock formation and Andicuri. You'll find the Arikok
National Park with the Mount Yamanota (617' beautiful view) from just east of St.Cruz towards the north
shore ----this whole area is just beautiful to hike through and a whole stretch of Aruba's north shore is
part of this park and can only be reached by hiking through the park or along the coast south from the
Natural Pool and north from Dos Playa; you'll see pretty much unseen territory ----. The Frenchman's
pass and the Balashi Goldsmelters ruins on the way from PosChiquito to St.Cruz; the Hooiberg or Haystack
mountain in the middle of the island with steps to the top offers a beautiful view of the entire island &
the ocean around and the Casibari Rock Formations (a smaller version of Ayo) near Paradera.
South Coast:
And we didn't even mention anything that's along the south shore. There you'll find the towns of 'San Nicolas',
an old Creole town which used to be Aruba's capital for a long time; 'Savaneta', a quaint fishing village;
nice snorkeling spots; the historical buildings in Oranjestad; beautiful beaches (Punta Brava, Eagle Beach)
and the bird sanctuary - home to different species of birds -between the Boulevard and the ocean near The
Mill Resort-; a must-see for bird lovers!!
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On Guided Island Tours
(De Palm Tours)
Discover Aruba Tour
For those who want to start working on their suntan as soon as possible and like to be in direct contact
with the island's cool breeze, the Discover Aruba tour is the best alternative. This ride gives you a
little bit of everything: It takes you to the most interesting sites on the island including the Guadirikiri
Cave in an open-air bus while you enjoy our contagious rhythms and tunes: a sightseeing experience with a beat.
You'll visit the California Lighthouse and other interesting sites from Aruba's past and present, including
ultra popular Baby Beach, where you can go snorkeling or swimming.
Aruba Sightseeing Tour
Experience the island's historical and natural landmarks, the Aruba Sightseeing tour will take you to Aruba
essentials in the comfort of an air-conditioned bus. Get to know more about each sight through a fully narrated
tour by your friendly bus driver. With this tour you can enhance your experience with an optional trip to
De Palm Island for snorkeling, sunbathing and other fun.
Aruba Safari
Experience Arubas ultimate off-road adventure on one of our customized Land Rover Defenders or Wranglers.
You will see an Aruba few know: the fascinating Gold Mill ruins, the peaceful, elegant Alto Vista Chapel
and more, all under picture-perfect Aruban skies. Now, off-road means some dust will get kicked up, so
avoid wearing white clothes. That said, shaking off that trail dust is easy if you make it a full-day tour.
Why? Because then you can go to De Palm Island and enjoy a great lunch, snorkel among the stunning blue
parrotfish, swim or just soak up those delicious Aruban rays.
Legacy Downtown Walking Tour
For those who want to revisit the island's history, the Aruba Legacy Tour would be at the top of their
vacation agenda. Take a walk through the island's past to experience the essence of Aruba, beyond the beautiful
beaches and pulsating nightlife. This walking tour starts at the Archeological Museum. The next stop is the
Numismatic Museum, which traces the history of the Aruban economy with a variety of ancient coins and other
exhibits. From there you're treated to a 20-minute spectacular panoramic movie about the island's history, culture
and sights. The Fort Zoutman Historical Museum is the next stop. After this enriching history lesson, you'll
understand what makes our island so unique and our people so proud of their heritage.
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