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Voted the third best beach in the world on Tripadvisor, Eagle Beach is a pristine wide stretch of soft sand dotted with palms and the famous Fofoti trees that make for an excellent photo op. It’s also home to a handful of boutique resorts and hotels.
Eagle Beach
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A truly unique spot to say “I do,” this mystical site is characterized by towering boulders and ancient rock drawings. You’ll need to work with a wedding planner to set up this natural gem for an event, but the results are sure to be magical.
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Built in 1925, the beautiful City Hall (or “stadhuis”) is one of Aruba’s architectural gems and a favorite for visitors and locals to tie the knot. Bonus: There are loads of great restaurants and open-air cafés nearby to have a starlit dinner or cocktail reception.
City Hall
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Housed in a beautifully restored 1916 cunucu (meaning “countryside”) home, this restaurant boasts garden courtyards that make for a lush reception locale. Plus, their event planning includes everything from catering to
the officiant.
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Carmen
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Located to the south, these luxury overwater and beachside bungalows were designed by a local artist to create the ultimate tropical ambience. If you’re looking for on-site accommodations as Insta-worthy as your venue, this is the spot.
Aruba Ocean Villas
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Nestled on Aruba’s northern tip, this refined yet relaxed resort has views that stretch for miles past protected wetlands, the iconic California Lighthouse, and out to sea. The sprawling property has five different venues available, with
options for every
size gathering.
Tierra del Sol
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If you’re looking for an authentic Aruban experience, it doesn’t get any more local than this eatery housed in a 150-year-old farmhouse. Try their famous keshi yena, a local specialty made from spiced meat stuffed in a Gouda cheese shell.
The Old
Cunucu House
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Thinner and larger than their American cousins, Dutch pancakes (pannekoeken) are a must-try breakfast on the island. They come sweet or savory style, with toppings from pineapple and coconut to bacon and cheese.
Linda’s Dutch
Pancakes
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A self-described
sea-to-table restaurant, this family-owned gem has a rotating menu focused on whatever
fish is freshest—literally what the local fishermen bring to them each morning. It’s located right across from the marina in Oranjestad.
Taste My Aruba
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As the name implies, this is a spot where you can dine with your toes in the sand, under the stars (or the palapa) right on the famous Eagle Beach. While the ambience is on the casual side, the menu is more upscale.
Barefoot
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You definitely won’t want to miss the sunset at this bar located on a pier at local favorite Surfside Beach.
You can even rent out the entire space for a private rehearsal dinner surrounded by glistening
turquoise waters.
Pinchos Grill & Bar
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Take a cruise on a 60-ft catamaran just off the coast to explore the
SS Antilla, the largest shipwreck in the Caribbean. The local reefs are also ideal for beginners—the ultra-calm waters are relatively shallow and chock-full of fish.
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Shipwreck
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Blaze a trail by jeep, bike or horseback to Arikok National Park. Explore the ancient caves with dramatic shafts of light, secluded beach coves and huge waves crashing against the coastline.
Wander Natural Wonders
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This cultural treasure near Aruba’s southernmost point is home to three distinctive museums, dozens of colorful murals and the Cosecha Creative Center, where you can shop unique finds handcrafted by local artists.
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San Nicolas
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Catch authentic folk music and dance performances every Tuesday evening at Fort Zoutman in Oranjestad. Bon bini means “welcome” in Papiamento (the local language), and the colorful Carnival-style celebration will certainly make you feel it.
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Bon Bini Festival
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Aruba’s colorful capital is a hub of history and culture, with pastel Dutch architecture, historic landmarks and loads of shopping and dining. Hop on the trolley that runs through the center for an easy, breezy way to get around town.
Explore Oranjestad
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Guadirikiri Caves
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Bushiribana
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If you want to get up close and personal with the Caribbean Sea—even while dining—reserve one of the select few tables actually in the water at this beachfront Aruba mainstay. Don’t worry about getting splashed: The water’s so calm it’ll barely graze
your ankles.
Flying Fishbone
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Downtown Oranjestad
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Fofoti Trees on Eagle Beach
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Murals in San Nicolas
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California Dunes
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Aruba’s most popular stretch of white sand is home to a wide variety of resorts and venues that can host a ceremony or reception, just footsteps from the sea. If you want lots of options and a breathtaking view, this is the beach for you.
Palm Beach
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Alto Vista Chapel
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