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The 'A' of the Caribbean's ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao), is home to some of the best beaches found anywhere in the world and offers relaxation, balmy sunshine, clear waters and natural beauty. Aruba’s cute, compact capital also boasts superb dining, great shopping and a rich and varied nightlife. [ReadMoreMob]
Located off the Paraguaná peninsula of Venezuela, Aruba is part of the West Indies in the Caribbean. Exploring the main town of Oranjestad, many do a double-take given the island’s strong Dutch heritage is reflected in the orange facades of the town's architecture.
The real, natural Aruba is miles of glorious, quiet beaches and secluded coves. Queen Wilhelmina Park offers peace and tranquillity and a mind-boggling array of tropical plants, including the divi-divi trees that slope in the cool, south-westerly breezes. The sea life and shipwrecks that dot the island's reefs are a draw for adventurers coming to this peaceful paradise of very little rain - only twenty inches falls annually in this this jewel of the Lower Antilles.
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Oranjestad, Aruba
Caves and rock formations
In the deep recesses of rock along the island's windward coast, shallow cave formations intrigue visitors with rock drawings, stalagmites, stalactites and more. Guadirikiri Cave and Fontein Cave are two of the most famous, located within the Arikok National Park.
For such a relatively flat island, the huge monolithic boulders that dot the countryside are truly an enigma. These remarkable geological formations provide excellent vantage points from which to view the island. There are various tours around the island that take in the iconic Casibari Rock Formations.
Caves and rock formations
In the deep recesses of rock along the island's windward coast, shallow cave formations intrigue visitors with rock drawings, stalagmites, stalactites and more. Guadirikiri Cave and Fontein Cave are two of the most famous, located within the Arikok National Park.
For such a relatively flat island, the huge monolithic boulders that dot the countryside are truly an enigma. These remarkable geological formations provide excellent vantage points from which to view the island. There are various tours around the island that take in the iconic Casibari Rock Formations.
Gold
In the 1400s and 1500s, many adventurers travelled to the Caribbean in search of wealth and treasure. According to legend, one of these treasure islands was named ‘Oro Ruba’, meaning ‘red gold’. Now known as Aruba, the island has been shaped by a colourful history of gold prospectors. Remnants of this history, including the Bushiribana and Balashi Gold Mill Ruins, can still be experienced today.
Aloe
Aruba’s economy was once dependent upon aloe. The Aruba Aloe Balm Facility, located at the Hato Plantation outside of town that dates back to 1890, tells the fascinating story.
