FREE THINGS IN ARUBA

  • 1. Eagle Beach – Renowned for its iconic Fofoti trees, this pristine beach beckons a trip. There are low-rise hotels and beach resorts lining the shores, but the beach is mostly quiet. The waters are also relatively calm in the designated swimming zones. Boat tours and water activities like snorkeling and jet skiing are popular here as well. If you’re lucky, you may even spot turtles nesting or hatching on the shore between March and September. Eagle Beach is also a popular wedding photoshoot location—many newlyweds come to snap their wedding photos against the blissful Caribbean waters.
  • 2. Baby Beach – Baby Beach is a hit with travelers, who love it for its warm, shallow waters and gentle waves. Inexperienced snorkelers can wade far out toward the rainbow-colored coral while still being able to touch the seabed. Beachgoers who plan to soak up the blissful setting can target one of the complimentary huts or consider renting a cabana. There’s a refreshment stand selling burgers and hotdogs. This picturesque lagoon is a refreshing change from other busier beaches. The best way to get there is by car or taxi. Otherwise, look for guided tours that feature this coastal gem as part of the itinerary.
  • 3. Palm Beach – Located on the west side of the island, Palm Beach offers white sands and calm waters for excellent swimming conditions.
  • 4. Arashi Beach – This quiet and secluded beach is known not only for its excellent snorkeling but a variety of water activities including windsurfing, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, swimming and sailing.
  • 5. Donkey Sanctuary Aruba – Visit Donkey Sanctuary Aruba where you can feed and pet the donkeys from the safety of our enclosed porch. They especially love apples and carrots, so feel free to bring some along. There is no admission fee, though your generous donations are greatly appreciated and are what continue to allow us the ability to care for our donkey family, which has approximately 130+ members at the moment. Our volunteers will be more than happy to show you around and answer your questions. And if you get there early enough, you can even help with the daily chores of feeding and caring for the donkeys, a great and educational experience for children! If you’d rather just observe, then you’re welcome to grab a seat on our covered porch, sit back with some coffee or a cold beverage and snack from our concession stand, or take a look inside our gift shop.
  • 6. Aruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store – Aruba Aloe, founded in 1890, is one of the few Aloe companies in the world that grows, harvests, and processes its own Aloe on site. This Aloe, considered to be the finest Aloe in the world, is the base of an ever growing collection of premium skin, hair, and sun care products. Pay a visit to the Aruba Aloe Museum, Factory, and Store in Hato for your own free tour, which highlights the history of Aloe cultivation on Aruba and unveils the entire manufacturing process, from the hand cutting of the aloe leaves to the packaging of the final products.
  • 7. Manchebo Beach – An impressive strand of white powder, this quiet spot on the southwestern tip of Aruba is ideal for a leisure day at the beach.
  • 8. Mangel Halto Beach – Mangel Halto is a small beach located in Pos Chiquito, which you will find on your way to San Nicolas. The beach is surrounded by mangroves and is a favorite among locals for a relaxing day on the beach. Mangel Halto is also known as a perfect snorkeling and shore diving spot due to the calm and shallow waters.
  • 9. Natural Bridge – Aruba’s Natural Bridge collapsed on September 2, 2005. Aruba’s stunning geological formation where years of erosion from the sea has carved its way through coral rock forming a 100 foot bridge, 25 feet over the sea, which is the largest of its kind in the Caribbean. Next to the collapsed bridge is now the Baby Natural Bridge which offers great photo opportunities. The site also offers a bar, restrooms and shopping. The area is beautiful for walking or cycling.
  • 10. Boca Cataavlina – Boca Catalina in Aruba is a small, secluded bay in the Malmok Beach area. The white sandy beach is accessible by steps from a spacious parking area alongside the road. During week days you can have this calm bay all to yourself; on weekends it attracts a fun mix of local families and tourists.

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