Aruba: Best Things To Do There

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Cacti-topped Aruba and its Latin American neighbours have a lot in common.

After all, this gem-shaped island in the region's far southern reaches is closer to the mainland than many of the Caribbean's other salt-washed islands.

Let's start with the weather, which has remained unusually consistent and warm despite the hurricanes and cyclones that have swept across the Atlantic belt.

The 300 days of sunshine and calm shore waters attract a steady stream of snowbirds from the United States, who can be found lounging on the sands of Baby Beach in the south, the windswept rocks of Hadikurari, shaded Arashi, or the reef-ringed likes of Boca Catalina all year.

Best Things To Do In Aruba:

Here are some of the most fun and best things to do in Aruba.

The Natural Pool will make you gasp

To see the Natural Pool, head to the rugged reaches of Conchi on the west coast and make your way over the craggy headlands and promontories.

A strange formation of volcanic rock that juts out into the Caribbean Sea's swells, the spot is known for its geyser-like eruptions of salty water and sea spray that spout up from the plunge pools in whitecaps and fountains all day.

Those who choose to trek here can do so on foot or, if they want to get their adrenaline pumping a little more, take a 4WD adventure through the dunes and cliffs!

Try your luck at the Stellaris Casino's tables

The Stellaris Casino, which is housed in the rooms of the Marriot Resort on Palm Beach's northern outskirts, boasts a whopping 26 gaming tables, hundreds of slot machines, and sports betting options.

The casino, which is the largest on the entire island of Aruba, promises visitors a true Vegas-style experience, complete with poker, blackjack, and other games.

When you add in a full calendar of regular entertainment events and parties, such as stand-up comedy shows and open bar nights, it's easy to see why so many gamers choose to visit Stellaris.

Enjoy Eagle Beach's sands

Eagle Beach, hailed by many Aruban veterans as the island's most beautiful stretch of sand, arcs its way around the west coast here, just a stone's throw from the capital of Oranjestad.

The location is both accessible and beautiful, with talcum powder sands and calm shore waters that are aquamarine and deep blue in colour.

Visitors can enjoy excellent snorkelling, as well as a plethora of sea kayak and jet ski rentals, as well as all of the top-notch cuisine and cocktail establishments that line the banks of nearby Divi Divi.

Pinchos Grill & Bar offers a romantic meal of Caribbean cuisine

Pinchos Grill & Bar is a lively downtown strip of Oranjestad that juts out into the swells of the Caribbean Sea.

The establishment, which exudes Arawak island charm, revolves around one central cabana, which stands aloft above the water on a timber-built pier, lit by twinkling fairy lights and the setting sun in the west.

Pinchos offers fantastic broadside views of the ocean, as well as a menu of taste-bud-tingling Caribbean staples, making it one of the most romantic spots on the island for an evening meal.

Pass by the Butterfly Farm and feel free to flutter

The Butterfly Farm, which now has two locations in the Caribbean, one on Aruba and the other on Sint Maarten in the Leeward Islands, has proven to be a big hit with visitors passing through.

The spot, located near the coast between the Bubali Bird Sanctuary and Palm Beach, allows visitors to see some of the colourful and rare butterfly species that call the tropics home.

The locals also hold workshops on butterfly-friendly gardening and proper butterfly rearing techniques on a regular basis.