Best Oranjestad Hidden Gem Attractions

THE 10 BEST Hidden Gem Attractions in Oranjestad

Best Oranjestad Hidden Gem Attractions

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  • Mike P
    Tamaqua, PA168 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went for the sunrise... ended up being overcast that morning. Definitely not for the faint of heart.... but doable for even less than fit. Would not recommend for anyone that doesnt have a least a little bit of stamina. Steps may look nice and an easy walk, but its tough! Got to the top, very nice views. Dont need to see it again for sure.... once and done is enough.
    Written 13 March 2024
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  • Joy R
    8 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The chapel itself is quaint and is surrounding by gorgeous views. It seemed like stray dogs live at the chapel as there were two when we got there and water bowls for them.
    Written 12 October 2023
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  • tammyBaltimore_Md
    Baltimore, MD2,350 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Can be a,little treacherous to walk up to the top of the main rock, but very nice views, also nice smaller rock formations in same area with cactus. Free to enter. Small shops, places to get drinks and bathrooms on site. Definitely worth a look.
    Written 15 April 2023
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  • Cristy I
    Toronto, Canada6 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great hiking spot, cool view. Very isolated not a tourist packed spot, very tranquil and peaceful. You can go down to the Spanish lagoon too .
    Written 18 February 2024
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  • Venus C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Love the experience, the service of these 3 gents Curt, JD and Donnie friendly and family oriented I’m highly recommended
    Written 14 March 2024
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  • dkp0716
    Des Moines, IA6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took the Wix Tours "Made in Aruba". The Arubian Taste was one of our stops. Our group did a fun Rum tasting with Marcia. It was the highlight of our tour.
    Written 21 February 2024
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  • TennTravler
    Tennessee19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We drove a side-by-side UTV for our northern island tour. JoJo and Oompa Loompa were our tour guides. They picked us up at the cruise port entrance in a brightly painted school bus. It was a fun day driving on paved roads, dirt and gravel roads, rugged trails, rocks and sand. I suggest you wear goggles and a dust mask or bandana to keep from eating/breathing dust and dirt. Blackstone beach was the first stop. Very beautiful. Then the cliff jumping location and gold mine ruins. Then overland rock and trails to the lighthouse for fresh coconut milk. Lastly a short stop at Arashi Beach. It is a fast pace tour with short stops at each location. The UTVs go plenty fast over very rough terrain. Wear sunscreen or a hat and long sleeves. We had a great time and would do it again!
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • Andy B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We utilized them twice during the course of our trip and were very happy with them. I am unable to remember the name of the first driver, but the second was Rudy. Both were full of island knowledge and recommendations. Would recommend.
    Written 6 February 2024
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  • KLanfair
    Marietta, GA21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did a tour with Yvonne on Monday January 15, 2024. The tour met at an easy to find marker in downtown Oranjestad. The tour started promptly at 9am. It was nice to walk around the town in the cool morning temps. The terrain is easy to walk (mostly city sidewalks). Our tour had 2 food stops, a museum, a church, several parks/monuments and many historic facades. Oh, and 2 bathroom stops as well. Yvonne was interesting to listen to, very knowledgeable and has lived many years on the island - you can tell she loves the people and places of her home country.
    Written 18 January 2024
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  • Nappy
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    RJ, owner and tour guide, gave us a memorable adventure around the nooks and crannies of Aruba. The equipment was top notch, and the kayaks were fun to 'peddle'.
    The picture package was definitely worth the price and captured the amazing beauty of our surroundings.
    Thanks again to RJ.
    Jim & Donna
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • bazbaz65
    Jacksonville, FL82 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Captain Jim and his first mate Luciano were very attentive and made our 4-hour outing a treat. There were 11 of us with plenty of room for everyone in various parts of the yacht. My only complaint was that it seemed a small plate of food to share between all of us - as I spent time in the water, all I ended up with was a few grapes and the last chunk of meat. But, that tiny matter aside, we had a great time and the hours flew by. Luckily for us, the timing was perfect for watching the sunset as we headed back to shore. Would definitely recommend this outing.
    Written 9 March 2024
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  • Julie S
    Long Branch, NJ43 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took the off the road jeep tour. Eduardo was amazing, he kept safe and entertained. I highly recommend him. We had a great time today.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Elvira
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What an adventure! This was definitely my favorite excursion here in Aruba riding UTVs with Jared as our host. With three different stops ending with a nice relaxing cleaning bath at the natural pool to rinse the dust off from the desert. Wear comfy clothes you are willing to get dirty and hiking shoes / sneaker is a must ..special shoutout to our tour guide Jared who was so attentive and funny .. he was knowledgeable and made our experience very personal thank you Jared sooooo much - De la Cruz
    Written 13 March 2024
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