Introduction

Those who prefer the solitude investigated just a deserted beach in the sun. One can also travel in the interior (Cunucu) and roam the land of cacti, divi-divi trees and ancient villages. The peculiar shape of the divi-divi tree (also called Watapanas) has made him the unofficial symbol of Aruba. Through the southwest trade winds, the trees are often grown in the most unusual shapes. Discoveries are very popular with specially equipped submarines, where you can experience the dazzling underwater world firsthand. The largest water park in Latin America, Morgan Iceland Water Park attracts many water attractions and slides. Further information is available on the website www.aruba.de.

Oranjestad

Pastel-colored facades and a wind mill, piece by piece was imported from Holland and now houses a restaurant (Mole De Oude), are typical products of the Dutch heritage in the capital, Oranjestad. The market will take place daily in Paardenbaai (schooner port) offers fish, fruit and vegetables. The Historical Museum is housed in the Fort Zoutman, the oldest buildings on the island (1796). The tower was built Willem-1868th Every Tuesday in the courtyard a mini festival with music, which allows an insight into the island culture. Also worth visiting are the Archaeological Museum, the Geological Museum and the Numismatic Museum. Oranjestad is known for its excellent shopping facilities, offers the largest selection of the shopping street Caya Betico Croes. But also for those interested in culture there is a great offer: guided tours that highlight the history, architecture and culture of the Dutch Caribbean island.


Trips

The Bubali bird sanctuary can be reached from the capital on the northern road leading into the country. Special interest tours in different languages ​​are conducted for interested in archeology, bird and nature lovers. In the lonely dunes at the northern tip of the island is the California lighthouse. Divers can boot to an old German freighter travel, here during the second World War II sank. The Chapel of Alto Vista at Alto Vista on the north coast is well worth visiting. There are several caves on Aruba. The Fontein caves were inhabited by the Arawak Indians, the indigenous people of Aruba. The cave walls are decorated with paintings that probably were once victims of Indian rituals. Wild bats found in the caves of Quadirikiri shelter. The best preserved Indian drawings of the island can be seen in Arikok National Park. Almost exactly at the geographical center of the island is the old settlement of Santa Cruz, said to have been originally built in the first cruise of the island. At the level northwest of Santa Cruz stands the Hooiberg (Heuhaufenberg). A few hundred steps to the summit (165 m) from which one can see across to Venezuela. Northeast is the town of Noord, is famous for the Church of St. Anne. The oldest church in Aruba has a beautifully carved oak altar. The road leading to the North of California Lighthouse (see above). Continuing along the road, you come to Bushiribana that experienced at the time of the gold rush in Aruba in its heyday. 1824 gold was found here, and until the outbreak of the first World War mined. Melting boilers and stoves have been preserved. Not far away lie the ruins of a pirate castle. Balashi in the south was also found gold. In the southeastern part of the island is Aruba’s second largest city, St. Nicolas. In the east Seroe Colorado, home of the Aruba’s iguanas, there are other beautiful beaches.