Aruba Beach, Island & reefs + Nature pictures

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

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

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

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

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

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

The oldest building on the island, this 18th-century Dutch fort once warded off attacks. Now, it contains a museum devoted to the island’s history.

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

Once a residence for a well-to-do local family, this impeccably restored landmark mansion now serves as a government building hosting civil wedding services.

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.

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