Aruba: Beaches, Snorkeling & Island Fun

• What is Arikok National Park?
  • The Arikok National Park is a vast national park on the island that takes up nearly 18 percent of the landscape and features three primary geological formations, namely limestone, quartz diorite, and lava.
• How has Arikok National Park influenced human settlement?
  • In addition to being spectacular natural wonders, these formations have directly influenced Aruba's human settlement.
• What wildlife can be found in Arikok National Park?
  • The Arikok National Park is home to the island's oldest Arawak paintings as well as several species of wildlife that are endemic to the island, including two unique bird and snake species, namely Baker's cat-eyed snakes and the Aruban burrowing owl.
• What can visitors do at Arikok National Park?
  • Visitors to the park can explore traditional Aruban houses and enjoy a variety of hiking trails that wind past plantation ruins and gold mines.
• Where is Arikok National Park located?
  • San Fuego 70, Santa Cruz, Aruba, Phone: +297-585-1234

• What is Palm Beach in Aruba?
  • The world-renowned Palm Beach Aruba is a magnificent 2-mile-long strip along the coast of the island that is home to luxury hotels, glamorous restaurants, stylish beach bars and cafés, and high-end boutiques and shops.
• What activities can be enjoyed at Palm Beach?
  • Dotted with piers and watersports concessions, this famous stretch of beach is also a haven for swimmers and snorkelers due to the calm waters and offers idyllic sunrise or sunset walks along the sand.
• What is the nightlife like at Palm Beach?
  • Palm Beach comes alive at night with an array of buzzing bars, nightclubs, and casinos as well as cinema theaters, bowling, and spa facilities in two of the largest shopping malls on the island.

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• What are the Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins?
  • Located between Wairiruri Beach and Andicuri Beaches on Aruba, the Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins are the remaining remnants of a long-abandoned gold mill that processed gold ore during the Aruban gold rush in the 19th century.
• When was gold discovered in Aruba?
  • Gold was discovered in Aruba in 1824, and the Bushiribana smelter was built by the Aruba Island Gold Mining Company a year later to extract gold from the nearby hills of Ceru Plat.
• How long did the Bushiribana Gold Mill operate?
  • The mine operated for 10 years, and the industry produced more than three million pounds of gold over the decade.
• Why is the Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins a popular tourist stop?
  • Today, the Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins are a favorite stopover for tourists en route to the Aruba Natural Bridge.
• Where are the Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins located?
  • Spanish Lagoon, Oranjestad, Aruba

• What is Around Aruba Tours?
  • Around Aruba Tours offer fun-filled, exciting jeep tours around the island.
• What do the Jeep Safari Tours include?
  • The tailor-made Jeep Safari Tours explore Aruba in luxurious, fully air-conditioned Jeep Wranglers and visit both the island's most popular attractions and its hidden gems, including the Bushiribana Gold Ruins, the Natural Bridge, the Ayo Rock Formation, Casibari, the Natural Pool, and other such famous landmarks.
• What amenities are included in the tours?
  • Tours include pick-up and drop-off options, snorkel equipment and towels, non-alcoholic drinks, and free entrance to Arikok National Park.
• Can Jeep Wranglers be rented for private use?
  • Jeep Wranglers can also be hired for private use for self-driving adventures.
• Where is Around Aruba Tours located?
  • Alto Vista 116, Noord, Aruba

• What is Eagle Beach?
  • Eagle Beach is one of the island's most spectacular beaches, with pristine and soft white sands that slope into the azure waters of the Caribbean.
• What makes Eagle Beach unique?
  • This is the widest beach in Aruba and boasts safe swimming areas, ample parking, shaded picnic areas, thatched huts, and a variety of motorized water sports.
• Is Eagle Beach a turtle nesting site?
  • Eagle Beach is famous as a turtle nesting area for four species of turtle. Every year, the beach is dotted with red and white markers to protect turtle nests, whose hatchlings emerge around sunset and at night.
• Can visitors watch the turtle hatchlings?
  • Tourists flock to the beach during the season to watch this amazing natural phenomenon.
• What are the famous trees at Eagle Beach?
  • Eagle Beach is also home to two world-renowned fofoti trees, whose trademark silhouettes point in the direction of the Caribbean.
• Where is Eagle Beach located?
  • J.E. Irausquin Blvd., Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba

• What is Aruba Bob Snorkeling?
  • Aruba Bob Snorkeling offers memorable snorkeling experiences in the crystal-clear waters around Aruba.
• Who owns and manages Aruba Bob Snorkeling?
  • Aruba Bob Snorkeling is owned and managed by Kent, also known as Aruba Bob, Kyra, and Alex.
• What makes Aruba Bob Snorkeling tours unique?
  • Snorkeling tours enter from the beach and make use of underwater scooters to cover nearly one mile of spectacular reef teeming with marine life, fish, and colorful coral.
• What safety measures are in place?
  • Aruba Bob Snorkeling tours focus on safety first, so snorkelers wear inflatable or wholly padded lifejackets. All equipment is provided, including fins, masks, snorkels, and water shoes.
• How long do the snorkeling tours last?
  • Tours generally last for around 1.5 hours, depending on the conditions of the sea and the experience of the snorkelers.
• How can I contact Aruba Bob Snorkeling?
  • Phone: +297-745-7459

• What is Oranjestad?
  • Oranjestad is a bustling harbor city and the capital of Aruba, seamlessly blending the old and new to create a distinctive charm.
• What attractions can be found in Oranjestad?
  • The city features beautifully restored landmark buildings standing alongside international luxury retailers and high-end boutiques.
• What is the nightlife like in Oranjestad?
  • A variety of cafés, restaurants, casinos, bars, and nightclubs provide a buzzing nightlife for both locals and visitors.
• How do cruise passengers get around Oranjestad?
  • A new state-of-the-art tram runs from the cruise terminal into town and all the way along the newly landscaped Main Street, moving the thousands of cruise-ship goers that visit Aruba every year.
• What is the Bon Bini Festival?
  • Every Tuesday evening, the Bon Bini Festival is presented in the outer courtyard of the Historical Museum, showcasing the island's history through local music and art, traditionally costumed folkloric dancers, and delicious culinary specialties.