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Bushiribana Gold Smelter Ruins

Bushiribana Gold Smelter Ruins

Learn about the local history of Paradera when you spend time at Bushiribana Gold Smelter Ruins. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Bushiribana Gold Smelter Ruins
Wariruri Beach

Wariruri Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Wariruri Beach during your trip to Paradera? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Wariruri Beach
Casibari Rock Formations

Casibari Rock Formations

Casibari Rock Formations is just one of the places to see in Paradera, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Casibari Rock Formations
Ayo Rock Formations showing a gorge or canyon

Ayo Rock Formations

Marvel at the otherworldly appearance of these unusually shaped boulders, which were considered sacred by the Arawak Indians.

Ayo Rock Formations
Chapel of Alto Vista

Chapel of Alto Vista

You can find out about the history of Paradera with a visit to Chapel of Alto Vista. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Chapel of Alto Vista

Aruba Ostrich Farm

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Aruba Ostrich Farm during your travels in Paradera. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Aruba Ostrich Farm

Activities

Aruba Off-Road ATV Tour with Cave Pool Swim

Aruba Off-Road ATV Tour with Cave Pool Swim

AU$139
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Aruba Off-Road ATV Tour with Cave Pool Swim
2-Hour Horseback Riding Tour to Little Natural Bridge in Aruba

2-Hour Horseback Riding Tour to Little Natural Bridge in Aruba

AU$179
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
2-Hour Horseback Riding Tour to Little Natural Bridge in Aruba
Aruban Roots 3 Hours Adventure by ATV & UTV with Kini Kini

Aruban Roots 3 Hours Adventure by ATV & UTV with Kini Kini

AU$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aruban Roots 3 Hours Adventure by ATV & UTV with Kini Kini
Man with children holding a giant snake

Fauna Tour: Ostriches, Donkeys & Philip's Animal Garden

AU$80
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fauna Tour: Ostriches, Donkeys & Philip's Animal Garden
Aruba Ostrich Farm Tour with Lunch

Aruba Ostrich Farm Tour with Lunch

AU$53
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Aruba Ostrich Farm Tour with Lunch
Aruba Cave Pool and Secret Beach Safari Tour

Aruba Cave Pool and Secret Beach Safari Tour

AU$153
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Aruba Cave Pool and Secret Beach Safari Tour
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Our pick of the best Papaya Hotel Deals

Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
4.5 out of 5
L G Smith Boulevard 82, Oranjestad
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Oranjestad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,269 reviews)
"This property exceeded my expectations. I booked it to go to Flamingo Island. However, it was a nice property to stay at. It’s close to everything. Fun location and great rooms. I stayed at the adult only side."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

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Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Hotel Riu Palace Antillas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Antillas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
J E Irausquin Boulevard 77, Noord
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Noord. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,193 reviews)
"I’m from Brooklyn NY and we’re normally not the friendly welcoming type . But Aruba? AMAZING staff beautiful view everyone was so welcoming on and off the resort i definitely will be coming back."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

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Hotel Riu Palace Antillas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
4 out of 5
J E Irausquin Boulevard 230, Noord
The price is AU$523 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$523
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Noord. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,487 reviews)
"Always Friendly staff members. The hotels accommodations are very good especially for the price and compared to other High Rise Hotels in the area. They seem to be always making improvements some for the better yet some not so. One of my biggest complaints is the rentals of the huts are costly especially ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
Radisson Blu Aruba
Radisson Blu Aruba
4 out of 5
J.E.IRAUSQUIN BLVD, 97-A, Noord
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$571 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$571
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Noord. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,196 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly,rooms very spacious and clean . There was not enough beach chairs or umbrellas for people staying in the hotel . It seemed to be whoever got friendly the staff at the beach the most they got preference. Most of the time the chairs where empty and conveniently enough when the ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Radisson Blu Aruba
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
4.5 out of 5
L G Smith Boulevard 101, Noord
The price is AU$1,248 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$1,248
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Noord. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"I had an absolutely wonderful time and stay at the Marriott. I highly recommend this hotel and I definitely will be coming back."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive
Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 83, Noord, Noord
The price is AU$920 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$920
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Noord. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,337 reviews)
"Nice hotel easy access to the beach in the back of hotel. Hotel is in the strip of restaurants and stores, nice location. If you are looking for the night life and turn up spots then this hotel which is located on beach area is where you want to be. South Beach bar/lounge and Fat Tuesdays is where ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Barceló Aruba - All Inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around Papaya

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Jaburibari

When in Jaburibari, you can plan a visit to Aruba Ostrich Farm and Bushiribana Gold Smelter Ruins, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Jaburibari
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Shiribana

When in Shiribana, you can plan a visit to Hooiberg and Guillermo Prospero Trinidad Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Shiribana
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Casibari

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Casibari and surrounding area, you can visit Hooiberg and Aruba Ostrich Farm.

Casibari
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Tamarijn

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tamarijn and surrounding area, you can visit Aruba Ostrich Farm and Hooiberg.

Tamarijn
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Piedra Plat

Piedra Plat might not have many top sights, but Hooiberg and Aruba Ostrich Farm are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Piedra Plat
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Matividiri

While visiting Matividiri, you might make a stop by sights like Aruba Ostrich Farm and Gold Mine Ranch.

Matividiri

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