Aruba is one of the more developed and livelier islands in the Caribbean. It’s located outside the hurricane belt and offers year-round sun with an average temperature of 85 degrees, so there’s never a bad time to visit! From white-sand beaches and watersports to casinos and shopping, there is always a variety of things to do on this small island.
Here are 11 must-do experiences on your next trip to Aruba…
1. Explore Arikok National Park, which encompasses almost 20% of the island! While there, make sure to climb to Yamanota Hill (one of the highest points in Aruba), or check out the impressive Caiquetio rock carvings in Fontein Cave.
2. Sunbathe and enjoy watersports on any of the beautiful beaches.
3. View the Casibari Rock Formations where prehistoric rock drawings are still visible.
4. Spend the morning bird-watching at Bubali Bird Sanctuary.
5. Climb Hooiberg, Aruba's famous mountain. There are approximately 587 steps to climb up, taking an average of 30-45 minutes. Its 541-foot peak provides amazing views, and you can even see Venezuela on a clear day (we recommend going at sunset).
6. Enjoy spectacular views at the California Lighthouse.
7. Check out Cas di Cultura for evening concerts, musicals, and ballets.
8. After a day at the beach, soothe your skin at the Aloe Museum and Factory.
9. Learn more about the island's history at the Historical Museum of Aruba and see artifacts dating back to 2500 B.C. at the Archaeological Museum Aruba.
10. Stroll through Oranjestad, Aruba’s capital, to explore its Dutch architecture, and along the Seaport Marina for waterfront views, shopping, and dinner at sunset.
11. Stay up late at one of the island’s casinos for gambling and live bands.
For kid-friendly activities, try one of these wonderful experiences:
Explore the Butterfly Farm or Philip’s Animal Garden.
Spend an exhilarating day at Blue Parrotfish Water Park.
Visit the baby ostriches at Aruba Ostrich Farm or pet the donkeys at Donkey Sanctuary Aruba.
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