| Aruba lies at the heart of the southern Caribbean, about two-and-a-half hours by air from Miami, Florida and 15 miles north of Venezuela. The island is 19.6 miles long, and six miles across at its widest point, with a total area of 70 square miles. Aruba is outside the hurricane belt and the island boasts year-round great weather, cooling trade winds and friendly people. On the island's South coast, the topography and vegetation are unusual for a Caribbean island. On the south and west coasts are miles of pristine white beaches that rank among the most beautiful in the world, rimmed by calm blue seas with visibility in some areas to a depth of a hundred feet. The Northeast coast, along the Atlantic shore, is rugged and wild. The interior is desert-like, with a variety of cacti and dramatic rock formations. | |
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| Natural Bridge - formation of coral limestone, over 20 feet tall and 100 feet long, cut out by years of pounding surf. This world famous natural beauty collapsed in 2005. | Palm trees sway in the cooling trade winds. White sand beaches, deep blue ocean. |
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| California Light House - named after the Californian, a ship that went down in rough seas off the Aruba coast, and is to this day a popular dive site. Around the lighthouse are acres of stony flat land and the California White Sand Dunes. | Divi Beach - home of many outstanding resorts surrounded by white sand. |
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| Baby Beach is an excellent place for the whole family. Famous for calm shallow waters, it is ideal for children. | Most beaches are home to Divi Divi trees and huge cactus plants. |
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| La Cabana resort features suites for families and groups. | Cactus plants are used for shade, fun, photo opportunities, and Aloe! |