Aruba Food, Peaceful + People pictures

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This small coastal town was once at the center of the island’s oil industry. Free from resorts and crowds, the town retains a refreshingly authentic atmosphere.

Spot fish swimming in the crystal-clear waters, look for turtle nests on the shore and photograph Aruba’s famous windswept divi-divi trees.

Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.

Ascend the stepped pathway up this mountain for a sensational outlook that extends as far as Venezuela on a clear day.

A popular cruise ship stop-off, Aruba’s brightly colored capital is filled with modern shops, upscale restaurants and colonial-era buildings.

The small island off the Caribbean coast of South America offers dazzling beaches, watersports, mountain treks and many cultural experiences.

The small island off the Caribbean coast of South America offers dazzling beaches, watersports, mountain treks and many cultural experiences.

The small island off the Caribbean coast of South America offers dazzling beaches, watersports, mountain treks and many cultural experiences.

Ascend the stepped pathway up this mountain for a sensational outlook that extends as far as Venezuela on a clear day.

Spot fish swimming in the crystal-clear waters, look for turtle nests on the shore and photograph Aruba’s famous windswept divi-divi trees.

The small island off the Caribbean coast of South America offers dazzling beaches, watersports, mountain treks and many cultural experiences.

With its floury sands, swaying fronds and warm tropical waters, this beach is a picture of Caribbean perfection.

The small island off the Caribbean coast of South America offers dazzling beaches, watersports, mountain treks and many cultural experiences.

The small island off the Caribbean coast of South America offers dazzling beaches, watersports, mountain treks and many cultural experiences.

A popular cruise ship stop-off, Aruba’s brightly colored capital is filled with modern shops, upscale restaurants and colonial-era buildings.

Spot fish swimming in the crystal-clear waters, look for turtle nests on the shore and photograph Aruba’s famous windswept divi-divi trees.

Take shade under the palapa huts of this small yet uncrowded strip of sand, where there are snorkeling opportunities suitable for all skill levels.