Aruba Attractions
Aruba has a rich history that goes well beyond the resorts of Palm Beach. Here's our picks for the best things to do when you're in the mood to learn a bit more about this windswept paradise.
Horseback Riding at Aruba's Rancho Notorious
There are many places to go horseback riding in Aruba, but Rancho Notorious is among the best. The ranch offers four diverse trail rides through the Aruban countryside, to natural pools and secret lagoons, and healthy and well-trained horses that make any rider comfortable. And if you pick the right ride (and have temerity on your side), you may even get the chance to gallop.
There are many places to go horseback riding in Aruba, but Rancho Notorious is among the best. The ranch offers four diverse trail rides through the Aruban countryside, to natural pools and secret lagoons, and healthy and well-trained horses that make any rider comfortable. And if you pick the right ride (and have temerity on your side), you may even get the chance to gallop.
Aruba Beach Tennis
Article on the game of Beach Tennis in Aruba.
Article on the game of Beach Tennis in Aruba.
De Palm Safari Tour
Review of De Palm Tours' Safari Tour of Aruba, which includes stops at the Alto Visto Chapel, California Lighthouse, Bushiribana Gold Mill, Natural Bridge and Natural Pool.
Review of De Palm Tours' Safari Tour of Aruba, which includes stops at the Alto Visto Chapel, California Lighthouse, Bushiribana Gold Mill, Natural Bridge and Natural Pool.
Aruba Attractions
Aruba's most famous landmark, the Natural Bridge, was reclaimed by the sea in 2005. But this desert island has plenty of other great natural and manmade wonders, including vast parkland to historic churches and windswept ruins.
Aruba's most famous landmark, the Natural Bridge, was reclaimed by the sea in 2005. But this desert island has plenty of other great natural and manmade wonders, including vast parkland to historic churches and windswept ruins.
Unique Caribbean Spectator Sports and Sporting Events
Caribbean visitors might think they would play golf, sail and snorkel all the time if they lived in the islands, but Caribbean residents themselves have a much broader range of interests when it comes to sports. If it's true that the way people play says a lot about how they live, then visitors can learn a lot (and have a great time, too) by joining the crowd at these popular Caribbean pastimes.
Caribbean visitors might think they would play golf, sail and snorkel all the time if they lived in the islands, but Caribbean residents themselves have a much broader range of interests when it comes to sports. If it's true that the way people play says a lot about how they live, then visitors can learn a lot (and have a great time, too) by joining the crowd at these popular Caribbean pastimes.
DePalm Aruba Tour
Sometimes you gotta get down and dirty if you want to have a little fun, and the all-day Jeep safari tour, which includes a ferry ride to De Palm’s private getaway, Palm Island, is the best way to do that on Aruba.
Sometimes you gotta get down and dirty if you want to have a little fun, and the all-day Jeep safari tour, which includes a ferry ride to De Palm’s private getaway, Palm Island, is the best way to do that on Aruba.
Aruba Butterfly Farm
At the Aruba Butterfly Farm, hundreds of fascinating, gorgeous butterflies flutter freely in a mesh, richly vegetated enclosure you walk through. Bring a camera and be patient, because the shots you can get are amazing.
At the Aruba Butterfly Farm, hundreds of fascinating, gorgeous butterflies flutter freely in a mesh, richly vegetated enclosure you walk through. Bring a camera and be patient, because the shots you can get are amazing.
The Numismatic Museum of Aruba
One of Aruba's more popular tourist attractions is a place that you'd expect to find in a big city, not on a Caribbean island. The Numismatic Museum of Aruba has a huge collection of coins and paper money from around the world, representing the passion of a local man whose hobby morphed into a great public display.
One of Aruba's more popular tourist attractions is a place that you'd expect to find in a big city, not on a Caribbean island. The Numismatic Museum of Aruba has a huge collection of coins and paper money from around the world, representing the passion of a local man whose hobby morphed into a great public display.
Morgan's Island Water Park
This 28,000 square foot water park features slides and inner-tube rides as well as wave pools and a tamer kid's area. Located at Eagle Beach.
This 28,000 square foot water park features slides and inner-tube rides as well as wave pools and a tamer kid's area. Located at Eagle Beach.
Aruba Aloe Factory and Museum Tour
A museum dedicated to all-things aloe? Yup, and if you’re into the manufacture and history of things, this isn’t a bad option on a rare rainy day in Aruba. Plus, the aloe makes your skin feel oh-so-good ... especially if you've been out in the Caribbean sun too long.
A museum dedicated to all-things aloe? Yup, and if you’re into the manufacture and history of things, this isn’t a bad option on a rare rainy day in Aruba. Plus, the aloe makes your skin feel oh-so-good ... especially if you've been out in the Caribbean sun too long.
Aruba Ostrich Farm
Not only can you meet ostriches here, you can eat them at the farm's Savanna Lodge restaurant.
Not only can you meet ostriches here, you can eat them at the farm's Savanna Lodge restaurant.
Aruba Numismatic Museum
Needless to say, the biggest coin and paper-money museum in the Caribbean: contains 40,000 coins from 400 countries, including many reflecting regional history.
Needless to say, the biggest coin and paper-money museum in the Caribbean: contains 40,000 coins from 400 countries, including many reflecting regional history.
Aruba Aloe
Products made from native aloe plant, including body lotions and hair treatments, are sold from a factory outlet store in Halo.
Products made from native aloe plant, including body lotions and hair treatments, are sold from a factory outlet store in Halo.
TripAdvisor's Aruba Attractions
TripAdvisor provides first-hand traveler reviews and ratings of various Aruba attractions.
TripAdvisor provides first-hand traveler reviews and ratings of various Aruba attractions.
Rancho Notorious
Known primarily for its horseback riding excursions (including beachfront rides), Rancho Notorious also offers mountain-bike tours and Quad Racer tours.
Known primarily for its horseback riding excursions (including beachfront rides), Rancho Notorious also offers mountain-bike tours and Quad Racer tours.
Tierra del Sol Golf Course
Aruba's only 18-hole championship golf course is designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Aruba's only 18-hole championship golf course is designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Divi Golf
Nine-hole golf course at the Divi Village resort is open to the public.
Nine-hole golf course at the Divi Village resort is open to the public.
Pelican Adventures
Island tours, scuba excursions and sail outings are just some of the offerings from Pelican Adventures, which also runs windsurfing and parasailing programs in Aruba.
Island tours, scuba excursions and sail outings are just some of the offerings from Pelican Adventures, which also runs windsurfing and parasailing programs in Aruba.
Aruba Windsurfing
Like many local outfitters, Aruba Windsurfing offers a variety of services to guests, including windsurfing, kitsurfing, and mountain biking.
Like many local outfitters, Aruba Windsurfing offers a variety of services to guests, including windsurfing, kitsurfing, and mountain biking.
Red Sail Sports
Watersports company offers scuba, snorkeling, sailing, and a unique "Dive without Tanks" excursion that blends scuba and snorkeling.
Watersports company offers scuba, snorkeling, sailing, and a unique "Dive without Tanks" excursion that blends scuba and snorkeling.
DePalm Tours
Large-scale tour operator offers both land and sea excursions; also operates DePalm Island, with multiple attractions including a new water park.
Large-scale tour operator offers both land and sea excursions; also operates DePalm Island, with multiple attractions including a new water park.
Atlantis Adventures
Submarine tours dive down to 150 feet beneath the waters around Aruba.
Submarine tours dive down to 150 feet beneath the waters around Aruba.
Watapana Tours
Jeep and ATV tours of Aruba's rugged interior and rocky coastline.
Jeep and ATV tours of Aruba's rugged interior and rocky coastline.
Wix Tours
Morning and afternoon Aruba island tours by air-conditioned bus.
Morning and afternoon Aruba island tours by air-conditioned bus.