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.
1. Aruba Butterfly Farm
© Paul Kandarian
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.
2. The Numismatic Museum of Aruba
© 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.
3. Aruba Aloe Factory and Museum Tour
© Aruba Aloe
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.
4. Chapel of Alto Vista
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A path lined with white crosses -- markers for the traditional Stations of the Cross -- leads uphill to the picturesque Chapel of Alto Vista, the first church built in Aruba. The tiny, gaily painted neo-Gothic chapel was built in the 1750s and still holds special meaning for Arubans, who call it the Pilgrim's Church.
