Aruba is a Caribbean island located near Venezuela and is one of the four
small countries that together form the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It was
discovered in Spain in 1499 AD and was acquired by the Dutch in 1636 until
it seceded from Netherlands Antilles in 1986. Aruba is a flat island known
for its powdery white sand beaches, turquoise seas, warm waters and
tropical climate. Visitors prefer spending their vacations here because of
its ambient climate and year-round temperature of about 81° F and moderate
rainfall. You can enjoy horseback riding, jeep safari, hiking, cycle tours,
rock climbing, sailing, snorkelling and scuba-diving here.
Things to do in Aruba
Baby Beach
Baby Beach is a shallow, sheltered, man-made lagoon located on the
southeast end of Aruba. It is named thus because its waters are calm and
safe for very small children as well. Due to this reason, snorkelling here
is a charm. The marine life near Baby Beach mainly comprises barracuda,
squid, parrot fish, blowfish, angelfish, and eels.
Alto Vista Chapel
The Alto Vista Chapel (also called the Pilgrims Church) is a small hilltop
Catholic chapel on the island of Aruba. The church flaunts a bright yellow
exterior and is regarded as a religious monument by the masses. This md-20 th century is located on the site of a former mid-18th century
original chapel.
Arikok National Park
The Arikok National Park accounts for nearly one-fifth of the space on the
island of Aruba. It features 3 primary geological formations including a
lava formation, a quartz diorite formation, and a limestone formation. The
park features some of the island's oldest Arawak paintings and several
species of indigenous reptile species like cascabel, santanero and Aruban
whiptail lizard.
Best Time to Visit Aruba
You can book flights from Boston To Aruba anytime in the year, as it
experiences consistently warm weather throughout the year. However, the
best time to reserve Aruba flights is in the months between April &
August, as you will get the cheap rates.