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A first-time guide to Aruba

A practical, first-time visitor’s guide covering when to go, top beaches, Arikok National Park, San Nicolás street art, diving and snorkeling highlights, and booking tips for excursions and accommodations.

Aruba Travel Tips: Everything You Need to Know

Concise tips-focused post with practical advice such as packing reef-safe sunscreen, booking excursions in advance, local money and transport notes, and safety/health reminders for travelers arriving by cruise or plane.

Guide to Aruba: Where to Stay, Where to Eat, Things to Do

Comprehensive blogger guide that recommends hotels (Hotel Row vs downtown), best beaches, dining picks, casinos, and sample itineraries with personal tips and photography-focused suggestions.

The Ultimate Aruba Travel Guide: Escape to 'One Happy Island'

An in-depth personal travel guide covering Aruba’s beaches, snorkeling and dive sites, food and drink recommendations, top activities (including Flamingo Beach and national park), and suggested itineraries for different trip lengths.

Het Aruba van Mila van Your Travel Reporter (Aruba.com blog)

A first-person post on the official Aruba tourism blog (Dutch-language) highlighting Aruba’s beaches, Divi Divi trees, Donkey Sanctuary, budget tips, and local cultural notes — useful for planning and local-interest context.

California Lighthouse

Hudishibana area (northwest tip near Arashi Beach), Aruba

Built in the early 20th century and named after the S.S. California which wrecked nearby in 1891; the lighthouse is a landmark offering expansive views and seaside panoramas.

Alto Vista Chapel

Noord (hill overlooking north shore)

Originally founded in 1750 and rebuilt in 1952, this bright yellow chapel marks the site where early Christian missionary activity began on Aruba and remains a quiet spiritual landmark.

Natural Pool (Conchi)

Arikok National Park (northeast coast, Conchi / 'Cura di Tortuga')

A tide‑filled rock pool formed by volcanic flows and protected by surrounding pillow lava—long a favorite natural attraction for adventurous visitors and snorkelers.

Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins

Northwest coast (near Bushiribana lookout), Aruba

Remains of the 19th-century gold processing mill that served Aruba’s short-lived gold-mining boom—now a scenic historical ruin and photo stop.

Fort Zoutman & Aruba Historical Museum

Oranjestad (downtown / main street area)

Built in the late 18th century as a defensive fort; today it houses historical exhibits on Aruba’s colonial and local history and is a focal point of downtown heritage.

Explore Arikok National Park

Large protected area covering roughly 20% of the island with rugged trails, unique flora and fauna, Arawak cave drawings, abandoned gold-mine ruins and dramatic coastal overlooks.

Best for hiking, cultural history (cave drawings) and seeing Aruba's desert-like interior scenery away from the beaches.

Swim and snorkel at the Natural Pool (Conchi)

A volcanic-rock enclosed natural pool on the island’s rugged east coast reachable by 4x4, hiking or horseback—calm sheltered waters framed by lava rock.

Unique geological feature and excellent snorkeling in a secluded, photogenic setting; an adventurous half-day trip.

Boat trip to Palm/De Palm Island

Short ferry ride to a private island with a small beach, snorkeling, water park activities and all‑inclusive lunch options.

Easy offshore escape with reliable snorkeling and family-friendly water activities, useful when you want a dedicated day of reef time.

Sunset & lighthouse visit at California Lighthouse

Historic lighthouse at Aruba’s northwest tip offering panoramic views of the coastline and sunset photo opportunities.

Iconic lookout point for photography, short hikes and to pair with nearby beaches and local snack stands.

Beach day and watersports at Palm Beach / Eagle Beach

Crystalline shallow waters, white sand and a long line of resorts and beach bars; Eagle Beach is famed for wide sand and iconic fofoti trees.

Ideal for swimming, sunbathing, kiteboarding and easy access to beachfront restaurants and rental gear—perfect low-effort beach days.