Aruba Sights

  1. Aruba Numismatic Museum

    The Aruba Numismatic Museum doesn't just have displays of Aruba's unusual currency past and present (at one time a coin shortage forced locals to cut up coins like pies), but it also has over 40,000 items used as money worldwide from the 3rd century BC to the present.

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  2. California Lighthouse

    This lighthouse is named after the nearby off-shore wreck, the California , the ship infamous for not responding to an SOS from the Titanic . The grounds around it offer beautiful views of Aruba's western coastline and the beach and ocean below are good for dune and sea surfing.

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  3. Historic Gold Mills

    Aruba's name is derived from the red gold (oro ruba) that was discovered in the centre of the island in the early 19th century. The subsequent gold rush saw the development of mines at Bushiribana on Aruba's northern coast and a gold mill in Balashi on the southwestern shore; both of which can still be visited today.

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  4. Natural Bridge

    Natural Bridge is one of several on Aruba, but this one comes with a decent (and well-signed!) road and a gift shop. Wave action hollowed out a limestone cave on the sea cliffs that later collapsed, leaving the 'bridge'. Mobs descend when cruise ships are in port, but other times it's a moody and windswept spot.

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  5. The Butterfly Farm

    For an ethereal experience, spend a morning flitting with drunken butterflies. Adults and children alike will walk away feeling like veritable butterfly-ologists on expertly guided tours that cover biology, conservation and fun facts.

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