Must do in Aruba
Sightseeing
5 minute drive to Boca Catalina, a favorite spot for snorkeling.
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Boca Catalina Beach
5 minute drive to Boca Catalina, a favorite spot for snorkeling.
5 minute drive to Arashi Beach, great spot for hanging out and wading in the ocean water.
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Arashi Beach
5 minute drive to Arashi Beach, great spot for hanging out and wading in the ocean water.
7 minute drive to the lighthouse, great site-seeing overlooking Arashi Breach, the white sand dunes, and Tierra del Sol golf course.
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California Lighthouse
2 Hudishibana7 minute drive to the lighthouse, great site-seeing overlooking Arashi Breach, the white sand dunes, and Tierra del Sol golf course.
For a nice hike or to site see the ‘rough’ side of the island, the Arikok National park is your spot. Contrary to the ‘beachy’ side, the national park boasts several attractions including the gold mine ruins, caves with indigenous paintings, and several coves used by local surfers.
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Iparke yase-Arikok
70 San FuegoFor a nice hike or to site see the ‘rough’ side of the island, the Arikok National park is your spot. Contrary to the ‘beachy’ side, the national park boasts several attractions including the gold mine ruins, caves with indigenous paintings, and several coves used by local surfers.
This is a great beach for a long stroll on the beach right at sunset.
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Eagle Beach
This is a great beach for a long stroll on the beach right at sunset.
Food scene
Delicious vegan eatery about 3 minute drive. Amazing breakfast and lunch options.
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Eduardos Hideaway
Delicious vegan eatery about 3 minute drive. Amazing breakfast and lunch options.
Drive through coffee spot in Palm Beach, locally roasted and just plain yum.
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Island Grind Coffee
13a Palm BeachDrive through coffee spot in Palm Beach, locally roasted and just plain yum.
Best burger and wings spot on the island. Must visit!
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Local Store Aruba
Best burger and wings spot on the island. Must visit!
Best Napolitano style pizza in the area. The pasta is delicious too!
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Lucca Trattoria Aruba
374 J.E. Irausquin BoulevardBest Napolitano style pizza in the area. The pasta is delicious too!
This is a nice sushi place, good food reasonably priced. They have a second location in Tanki Flip for a more local vibe.
Nikkei Sushi Wok & Bowl Restaurant Palm Beach
384-A J.E. Irausquin BoulevardThis is a nice sushi place, good food reasonably priced. They have a second location in Tanki Flip for a more local vibe.
One of our favorites for international cuisine. And it’s right around the corner.
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Oak Restaurant & Bar Aruba
One of our favorites for international cuisine. And it’s right around the corner.
Fisherman's Hut
87 J.E. Irausquin BoulevardBrand new place for seafood, casual family run restaurant in the Palm Beach area.
A local favorite, a fisherman turned restauranteur who has been around for years with local seafood cuisine.
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The Grand Fish Restaurant
A local favorite, a fisherman turned restauranteur who has been around for years with local seafood cuisine.
One of our absolute favorites, new Peruvian inspired restaurant downtown. Never disappoints.
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Lima Bistro
2 WeststraatOne of our absolute favorites, new Peruvian inspired restaurant downtown. Never disappoints.
Neighborhoods
Best area for nightlife, restaurants, or just a stroll. There’s also shopping available.
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Palm Beach
Palm BeachBest area for nightlife, restaurants, or just a stroll. There’s also shopping available.
Strolling around Downtown is a day time activity for shopping and site seeing.
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Oranjestad
Strolling around Downtown is a day time activity for shopping and site seeing.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Your own rental car is the best way to get around.
Taxi’s are also a good option if you rather not drive around yourself. You can also book private tours with a Taxi and they will show you around.