Alto Vista Chapel (Alto Vista, Noord — near Aruba’s north coast) – a.k.a. the Pilgrim’s Church, this house of worship was established over 250 years ago by a Venezuelan missionary (just northeast of the town called Noord). This also happens to be the first Roman Catholic Church established in Aruba. The church is located on […]
Quadirikiri and Fontein Caves (Arikok National Park, San Fuego 70, Aruba) – these two caves, located within Arikok National Park, are worth a visit simply for their ancient Indian paintings. Visitors are welcome to explore these caves – they must be aware that hundreds of (harmless) nocturnal bats inhabit them.
National Archaeological Museum of Aruba (Schelpstraat 42, Oranjestad) – this museum offers a look into the lives of Aruba’s early inhabitants. The collection of artifacts seen here includes farm tools, Indian artifacts, pottery, glass and art, and even a few skeletons. A team of professional archaeologists is among the museum’s staff members, whose job is […]
De Olde Molen (L.G. Smith Blvd. 330, Palm Beach) – since Aruba is a Dutch possession, it’s natural that a windmill would be found somewhere on the island. This windmill was originally built in Holland back in 1804, and was reconstructed in Aruba – piece by piece – in 1960. “De Olde Molen” is Dutch […]
Bushiribana (North Coast) – like the California Gold Rush, a similar phenomenon took place in this part of Aruba during the mid-1800s, when small mines like this one were built. The ruins of this mine are a reminder of that period. Because of its remote location, visitors arrive via rented 4×4 vehicles or horseback. During […]
Arikok National Park Foundation (San Fuego 70, Aruba) – this wildlife park covers 20% of Aruba and exists to conserve the island’s natural environment. Fortunately for tourists, the park’s entrance has a variety of facilities, such as a park exhibit, an information booth, bathrooms, a café & souvenir shop, and a media room. There are […]
Aruba is a 33-km (20 mile)-long island of the Lesser Antilles in the southern Caribbean Sea, just 27 km (17 miles) north of the coast of Venezuela. That island’s total area of about 70 square miles makes it just over three times the area of the island of Manhattan (New York City) – which is […]
Along with baseball, there are a host of other recreational activities happening in the capital. To the pleasant surprise of foreign visitors, especially fans of the “Fast and Furious” Hollywood films, one sporting activity that has gained in popularity here is professional drag racing. Because the “Fast & Furious 4” film was partially made […]
With the Dominican Republic winning the 2013 World Baseball Classic (WBC) tournament held in the U.S. by Major League Baseball (MLB), a spotlight now shines on that country’s formidable baseball talent. Die-hard American and international baseball fans can visit Estadio Quisqueya (Av. Tiradentes, Ens. La Fe) and see local professional league teams, “Leones del […]
“Blue Mall” (Av. Winston Churchill 80) – an upscale 15-floor shopping center which houses various shops carrying high-end merchandise for wealthier shoppers, such as Cartier, Swarovski and Hublot (jewelry); Armani Exchange, BCBG Max Azria, Carolina Herrera, Desigual, Faconnable, Louis Vuitton, Mango, Massimo Dutti, Salvatore Ferragamo, Pronovias, Vilebrequin, and Zara (apparel); Aldo, Adidas, Crocs, Nine […]