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Arashi Beach which includes a sandy beach and a sunset as well as a small group of people

Eagle Beach which includes a beach as well as a small group of people

Aruba must see attractions

1. Eagle Beach

One of the most famous stretches of sands on the island, Eagle Beach has everything you could want from a beach: typical Caribbean good looks, plenty of shaded areas, lots of practical amenities and several enticing beach bars. Besides sunning and swimming, it’s also worth seeking out the beach’s windbeaten divi-divi trees, whose image is frequently used in Aruban tourist literature.

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Eagle Beach which includes a sandy beach

2. Baby Beach

Baby Beach is a shallow and sheltered lagoon that’s particularly popular among families. Its clean, glass-clear waters are shallow enough for wading and, as the inlet opens out to the Caribbean Sea, coral and tropical fish abound. Spend a day relaxing and sunning on the sandy expanse and playing in the gentle water.

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3. Aruba Town Hall

Aruba’s Town Hall, also known as Stadhuis, is one of the most beautiful and distinctive buildings in Oranjestad. Couples looking to get married in Aruba are required to have legal marriages performed here, while other visitors can come simply to admire its elegant green-and-white façade.

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Aruba Town Hall showing an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

4. Palm Beach

For island glitz and glamour, visit Palm Beach, where you’ll find most of Aruba’s high-end, high-rise hotels and resorts. From casinos to shopping malls, this strip is hopping most hours of the day and well into the night. It’s named for the palm trees that were imported and planted here when the area was developed. Palm trees generally aren’t seen in other areas of Aruba because the dry climate and constant trade winds create suboptimal growing conditions.

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5. Arikok National Park

Arikok National Park covers around 20 percent of the island of Aruba, encompassing vast expanses of undeveloped arid wilderness and rocky coastline. Look for unusual endemic species, marvel at the stalagmite and stalactite formations in the park’s caves and stroll along the coastal sand dunes.

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Arikok National Park which includes rocky coastline

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Eagle Beach

Spot fish swimming in the crystal-clear waters, look for turtle nests on the shore and photograph Aruba’s famous windswept divi-divi trees.

Baby Beach

Calm waters and fine sands combine to make this spot a favorite destination for families.

Aruba Town Hall

Once a residence for a well-to-do local family, this impeccably restored landmark mansion now serves as a government building hosting civil wedding services.

Renaissance Island

Explore the great outdoors at Renaissance Island and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Oranjestad. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Palm Beach

Buzzing nightlife, glamorous high-rise hotels and casinos, plus a long white-sand beach make this neighborhood the place to be in Aruba.

Manchebo Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Manchebo Beach during your travels in Oranjestad-West? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.

Arikok National Park

Go wildlife-watching, view American Indian cave art, stroll along deserted windswept beaches and hike among the arid, cacti-peppered hills of this protected preserve.

Arashi Beach

Take shade under the palapa huts of this small yet uncrowded strip of sand, where there are snorkeling opportunities suitable for all skill levels.

Divi Beach

With its floury sands, swaying fronds and warm tropical waters, this beach is a picture of Caribbean perfection.

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