Aruba is a small island in the Dutch Caribbean located off the coast of Venezuela. It’s part of the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao).
After visiting the island of Curaçao a few years earlier, we decided to explore Aruba in November 2023.
We stayed for three weeks in an Airbnb-style accommodation and rented a vehicle for the entire period to visit the various tourist attractions on the island.
These are listed below.
You’ll find several supermarkets (Carrefour, Super Food, Jumbo, etc.) as well as a wide variety of restaurants.
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Note:
Please be aware that since July 2024, Aruba has implemented a $20 sustainable development tax for visitors arriving by air.
This tax is payable via the online ED Card platform during the ED card application process to enter Aruba.
I invite you to continue reading this travel journal and watch the videos that will help you discover this sunny destination.
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Noord - California Lighthouse
Noord - Bubali Bird Sanctuary
Paradera - Casibari Rock Formations
Santa Cruz - Ayo Rock Formations
Bushiribana - New Natural Pool (Cave Pool)
Noord - Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins
Santa Cruz - Natural Bridge
Oranjestad - Hooiberg
San Nicolas - Seroe Colorado Natural Bridge
Spanish Lagoon Mangrove Trail
Shoco Habitat - Spanish Lagoon
Oranjestad - Balashi Gold Mill Ruins
San Nicolas - Lourdes Grotto
Arikok National Park - Daimari Beach, Boka Keto Beach (Moro), Conchi Natural Pool
Arikok National Park - Boca Prins Beach
Arikok National Park - Fontein Cave
Arikok National Park – Quadirikiri Cave
Arikok National Park – Hike to Sero Arikok
Oranjestad & Noord - Walking tour
San Nicolas and its murals
San Nicolas and its mosaic street benches
The famous seafood restaurant Zeerover
Noord - Snorkeling around the Baboo shipwreck
Noord - Arashi Beach
Noord - Boca Catalina Beach
Noord - Boca Catalina Beach - Snorkeling
Noord - Snorkeling at Tres Tapi - Turtle and Ray
Noord - Snorkeling at Malmok Beach - Flying gurnards
Noord - Hadicurari Beach (Fishermen's Huts)
Noord - Palm Beach
Noord - Eagle Beach
Noord – Manchebo Beach
Oranjestad - Divi Beach
Oranjestad - Druif Beach
Oranjestad - Surfside Beach
Pos Chiquito - Mangel Halto Beach
Savaneta - Santo Largo Beach
Savaneta - Battata Beach
San Nicolas - Rodgers Beach
San Nicolas - Baby Beach
San Nicolas - Baby Beach - Snorkeling
San Nicolas - Bachelor’s Beach (Boca Tabla)
San Nicolas - Boca Grandi Beach
San Nicolas - Colorado Point - Snorkeling at Bachelors Beach
San Nicolas - Grapefield Beach
Hike - Blackstone Beach via Natural Bridge
Noord - Wariruri Beach
