Cosecha

Aruba


If you're after a unique, Aruban-made souvenir, look no further. A local artists' cooperative, Cosecha stocks a range of wonderful creations from sea-glass jewelry to handwoven tote bags to driftwood and ceramic sculpture to fine arts and paintings. Look for the Seyo seal, which certifies local, handmade products.

There's a second location in San Nicolas and a small kiosk in the cruise-ship terminal.


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1. Dr Eloy Arends House

0.07 MILES

A local landmark – and no wonder, it's a beauty. Dating to 1922, the elegant, emerald-green, white-trimmed house is now part of the city-council complex.

2. Fort Zoutman

0.13 MILES

It's not much to look at, but this 18th-century fort was built to defend the port against pirates. The attached Willem III Tower was added later, serving…

3. Aruba Historical Museum

0.13 MILES

Fort Zoutman houses a tiny museum featuring rotating exhibits on the island's history. It's worth the price of admission just to climb to the top of the…

4. Aruba Archaeological Museum

0.15 MILES

The capital's newest museum is housed in the beautifully restored colonial-era Ecury Complex, home to a successful merchant family throughout the 20th…

5. Wilhelmina Park

0.24 MILES

This shady refuge is a tribute to Queen Wilhelmina, the longest-reigning Dutch monarch (1890–1948).

6. Surfside Beach

0.94 MILES

Surfside is a pretty pleasant place to spend an afternoon if you're hankering after some sun, surf and sand. It's the best, most swimmable beach in…

7. Aruba Aloe Museum & Factory

1.51 MILES

You'll see aloe – the spiky desert plant that is the source of the healing and moisturizing aloe-vera gel – sprouting all over the island. Aruba Aloe…

8. Manchebo Beach

2.36 MILES

Just south of Eagle, this large beach reaches out to a point. It was once a destination for topless sunbathers, but that's frowned upon these days. Still,…