There are some really great mountain bike trails that follow the east coast of Aruba. A great ride is from Boroncana to the gold mill ruins. Bushiribana operated as a gold smelter from 1825 to 1835. This ride contains some technical sections where the trail goes over large rocks but it’s otherwise an easy
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Aruba is one of the safest destinations in the Caribbean and is arguably safer than many parts of the USA, Canada or Europe. There aren’t any ‘bad neighboohoods’ in Aruba that need to be avoided. The population of Aruba is very consicous that the island’s economy depends heavily on tourism and will come down
There are no public restrooms on Palm Beach. Many people use hotel washrooms that are located in the lobby or off the pool area. Apparently there is a paid washroom that is kept clean on the De Palm Pier. There are washrooms at the Pelican Pier and Moomba restaurants. There are several showers along the
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Below is a list of emergency numbers, hospitals and clinics in Aruba. Emergency Numbers If case of medical emergency call 911 To reach police call 100 To reach the fire department call 911 Walk-in Clinic Urgent Care Aruba For non-life-threatening medical needs, Urgent Care Aruba (UCA) is a walk-in clinic located less than 5 minutes
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Here are a few activities that don’t cost a lot of money. Some of these require a rental car but otherwise won’t break the bank. 1. Swim with Sea Turtles at Tres Tapi Grab a snorkel and go to Tres Tapi early in the morning to see sea turtles. Tres Tapi is a small beach
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One of the easiest spots to snorkel in Aruba is right here on Palm Beach. At the very south end of Palm Beach, you can see a few fish just a few feet from shore. If you swim out a bit, you will be greeted by a school of yellow and black striped fish called
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Aruba has two golf courses: Tierra del Sol, 18 hole par 71. This course at the north end of the island, a short drive from the Palm Beach area. Tierra del Sol was recently purchased by resort operator Iberostar and course conditions have improved under the new management. Aruba’s desert climate means that this course
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Aruba has been investing in multi-use pathways and there are a few routes around Palm Beach that allow you to go for a run without having to go on the road or shoulder. Marriott to Malmok Beach and back, about 5K. There is a sidewalk that starts at the roundabout near the Marriott and Ritz-Carlton
Aruba’s main beach tennis club is located near Eagle Beach behind the Paradise Beach Villas hotel. This club has over a dozen courts and is open Mon-Sat mornings and evenings. Getting a court here in the evening on weekdays can be a challenge as the courts are reserved for league play. It’s often easier to
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The Aruba Racquet Club is located in Rooi Santo, less than a five minute drive from Treasure Palms. This club has tennis hard courts and a couple pickleball courts. They sell day passes to non-members. They offer memberships on a month-by-month basis if you are staying in Aruba for an extended time. www.arc.aw The club
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