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Aruba

The draws to Aruba are obvious: miles of glorious white-sand beach, the incredible Arikok National Park, and a cute, compact capital, Oranjestad, which is well suited to the short strolls favored by cruise-ship passengers.

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Natural Pool
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Powerful wave action has worn this depression into the coastal limestone ridge. The surrounding rocks break the surf, so – with waves crashing all around …
Eagle Beach
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Fronting a line of low-rise resorts just northwest of Oranjestad, Eagle is a long stretch of white sand that regularly makes lists of the best beaches in…
California Lighthouse
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Up the hill from Arashi Beach, this tall sentinel is named for an old wrecked ship called the California, which is not the ship of similar name …
Hooiberg
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Aruba's second-highest peak attracts lionhearted souls with its 165m, 587-stair climb. Summiting Hooiberg (it means 'haystack' in Dutch) takes most people…
Aruba Archaeological Museum
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The capital's newest museum is housed in the beautifully restored colonial-era Ecury Complex, home to a successful merchant family throughout the 20th…

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Best Things to Do

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Visa Requirements

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Best Road Trips

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