Alto Vista Chapel holds a special place in Aruba’s history as the first Roman Catholic church on the island, originally built in 1750. In 1952, local schoolteacher Francisca Henriques Lacle led a determined effort to rebuild the chapel on the original site.

Aruba Island Gold Mining Company Ltd. constructed the Bushiribana Gold Mill in 1872. Ore mined from nearby hills, including Sero Plat and surrounding areas, was transported to the mill where it was crushed and processed to extract gold.

Here’s a glimpse of the iconic Aruba Natural Bridge, once a breathtaking natural limestone arch along Aruba’s rugged north coast.

Andicuri Beach boasts a breathtaking and scenic setting. The wide bay is enclosed by coral-stone cliffs of which some parts provide for a little shade. Due to its perfect waves and stronger surf, various local body-boarding competitions are held here. Locals love to come here for the peace and quiet, compared to the more popular beaches on Eagle and Palm Beach.

Mangel Halto Beach is a secluded beach that is located on the southeast coast of Aruba. In fact, it is one of few secluded beaches you’ll find on this side of the island. The beach is approximately 600 meters long and is divided into several parts with sugar-fine sand and vegetation. Up north you will find the Spanish Lagoon, a characteristic point of interest of Aruba, that extends for more than 1.5 kilometers into the mainlands. The beach is well known for its mangrove vegetation and the Mangel Halto Reef that is nearby, you can even walk to it through the shallow water. You’ll find great snorkeling, scuba diving and canoeing opportunities here, both for the novice and the experienced. The marine life here is just phenomenal.

Lined with small and shimmery black eroded stones, Black Stone Beach is the only beach in Aruba boasting “black sand”. Erosion by the water not only created black pebbles but also rather sharp and edgy rocks that both characterize this location. Black Stone Beach lies just east of Boca Andicuri. Beach is quiet and secluded. Swimming or snorkeling here is not recommended, because of the strong currents and high waves at this location.