Top Aruba Spots

Jen Sierra

All my favorite Aruba spots including hot spots, locally recommended locations, and how to swim with sea turtles like the one in the cover! Pro tip! Many of these are accessible by bus, but a few require a car or tour, which is indicated in the description.

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Aruba Lagunita

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This is where we stayed! It's very affordable, a quick walk to the beach, and such an intimate, friendly space. It's my favorite stay to date.

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Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba

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This one is a bit on the pricier end, but for a 4-star hotel, they provide a much more unique and tranquil space as a boutique hotel. I would spend the money on this space over another basic 4-star hotel any day!

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"Bali Retreat Aruba" - Unique Vacation Villa Rental

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Of course this spot isn't as close to the beach and would require a car, but it's such a beautiful space with a pool right outside the bedrooms. If you want to experience Bali without the $1k plane ticket, this is the spot!

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Radisson Blu Aruba

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This was one of your more standard resort that isn't crazy in price, but isn't necessarily a budget find.

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Eagle Beach

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This is considered the most gorgeous beach in the Caribbean and the second in the world! I definitely see why. If you need a snack or drink, check out Coco Loco right on the beach!

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Arashi Beach

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Another beautiful beach with views of the California lighthouse. There are a few free huts/cabanas, but there's a company on the beach that charges $40 for an umbrella, chairs, wifi, and waters. You can potentially bargain with them like we did.

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Mangel Halto

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This is where the sea of 7 shades of blue is! Great for snorkeling. It's gorgeous

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Tres Trapi

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We visited this beach to go snorkeling with sea turtles and out to the Antilla shipwreck with our tour company, Seabob

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Bohemian Bar & Restaurant

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Unique bohemian vibe with palm trees and incredible food and drinks

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Nos Clubhuis

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Delicious spot on the beach with live music, multiple happy hours, and $10 sandwiches/wraps!

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Que Pasa Restaurant & Winebar

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This was recommended to us!

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Yemanja Woodfired Grill

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This was recommended to us!

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The Grand Fish Restaurant

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This was recommended by locals as the best seafood spot with local prices!

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Antilla Shipwreck

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We visited with Seabob, but you can also take a catamaran tour!

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Arikok National Park

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The coolest experience we did with ABC tours! We got to learn so much about the island.

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ABC Tours Aruba

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Tour company that took us through the national park amongst other areas in the country.

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Seabob Aruba

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This tour company took us through snorkeling with sea turtles, manta rays, and the shipwreck with machines that help you dive

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California Lighthouse

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Aruba Aloe Factory Museum and Store

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Butterfly Farm

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Fontein Cave

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This can only be accessed with a tour of the national park!

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Dos Playa

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This can only be accessed with a tour of the national park!

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Conchi Natural Pool

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This can only be accessed with a tour of the national park!

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Donkey Sanctuary Aruba

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jen Sierra

Hi guys! Happy to see you here :) I'm a NYC-based travel creator who grew up in Atlanta, GA and previously studied/worked in London, but I have been traveling since I was just 6 months old! My family truly created my love for travel as I am half Indonesian visiting my family, my dad has a PHD in German and visits every few years, etc. I am trusted by travelers on social media to create the ultimate guides/itineraries and find "money-worthy" spots to share; NYC and Paris are my most popular locations! I wouldn't call myself a luxury traveler, but I'm not a budget traveler either, somewhere in between that gets the most bang for your buck. I love a balance between adventure and slow travel because working a 9-5 has taught me the importance of balance! It has also taught me how to maximize my time to be able to travel frequently (my friends don't understand how I do it haha)

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