O que fazer em Aruba

Aruba's Absolute Essentials

Explore Aruba's diverse landscape, from the white sands of Eagle Beach and the shallow, family-friendly waters of Baby Beach to the rugged terrain of Arikok National Park. This list features historical landmarks like the 19th-century Dutch windmill De Olde Molen and Fort Zoutman, alongside the ruins of the Bushiribana gold smelter. Discover natural formations at the Guadirikiri Caves and Casibari Rock, or dive to the SS Antilla shipwreck. The California Lighthouse and Alto Vista Chapel provide panoramic island views, while the Butterfly Farm showcases diverse tropical species.

Aruba's Absolute Essentials — Mapa

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Eagle Beach

Eagle Beach is a beach and neighbourhood of Oranjestad, Aruba. The neighbourhood is famous for its many low-rise resorts and wide public…

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Butterfly Farm

Visit to this butterfly farm is something you are not likely to forget. Butterflies of various shapes and colours are so fascinating!

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California Lighthouse

Landmark of Aruba. Climb it to enjoy the spectacular views of the island.

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Arikok National Park

Arikok National Park, covering 7,907 acres in the northeastern region of Aruba, was officially established in 2000.

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Baby Beach

Beach perfect for families with even the small kids - it is naturally protected from waves and the water is very shallow.

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Casibari Rock

These huge boulders are a perfect vantage point for overlooking the island. If you're lucky, you will see Venezuela from here.

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Olde Molen

This mill is one of the few last remnants of Dutch colonial heritage. Constructed in 19th century in the Netherlands and then moved to Aruba.

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Fort Zoutman

The oldest historical relict on the island now serves as historical museum documenting the colonial past of Aruba.

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Alto Vista Chapel

Alto Vista Chapel is a small Catholic chapel that stands on the hills above the north shore of the sea and to the northeast of the town of…

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Bushiribana

Bushiribana and Balashi are the sites of two former gold smelters on the Caribbean island of Aruba.

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The Antilla

SS Antilla was a Hamburg America Line cargo ship that was launched in 1939 and scuttled in 1940.

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Guadirkiri Caves

A typical cave with several rock formations and narrow corridors. Beautiful place off the beaten path.

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Rodgers Beach

Come to this beach to watch the spectacular sunset or just to swim - the waters are very calm and shallow, too.