 Chapel
Of Alto Vista - on the north
shore, which was built by Spanish missionary Domingo Antonio Silvestre and is often
referred to as the Pilgrim's Church. This restored chapel dates back to 1750.The winding
road with crosses marking the stations of the cross reaches the site high above the sea; a
special place for peace and contemplation.
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Ayo and Casibari Rock
Formations
The huge granite boulders
found in abundance at Ayo
 Bushiribana Ruins -
In 1872 the Aruba Island Goldmining Company Ltd. built a large smelting works at
Bushiribana on the North coast, for the gold that was being mined at Seroe Plat and in its
surroundings.
The smelting works was in use
for only ten years, but its construction was so solid, that ruins thereof at the
North coast are still quite impressive.
 Natural Bridge - the Caribbean's highest and most dramatic coral
structure and the largest of eight on the island, which was carved over the centuries by
the pounding sea and forms an arch measuring over 100 feet long standing 23 feet above sea
level.
Editor's
Note: Regrettably the Natural Bridge collapsed in 2005.
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Natural Pool - reached by an adventurous ride through the
lunar-like landscape.
Andicouri - deep sandy cove and black stone beach.
Daimari - coconut plantation nearby the site of the first
gold discovery
Frenchman's Pass - a narrow canyon in the rocks with hundreds of
chattering parakeets and egrets in residence.
Spanish Lagoon - once a hideaway for pirates and now where
Aruba's sea water desalination and power plants are located.
Seroe Colorado - home of Baby Beach, Rodgers Beach and Colorado
point marking the southeast tip of the island.
Grapefield - a popular surfing site
Caves -
at Guadirikiri, Tunnel Of Love and Fontein - where there are ancient Indian
wall drawings.
Arikok
National Park - a showcase of all that grows on the island
as well as a beautifully restored piece of Aruban
architecture - an old cunucu
(or countryside) house as well as a traditional stone wall - built without using mortar.
Visit the website dedicated to this project.
The Butterfly Farm - the Butterfly Farm is the island's newest and
most unusual attraction. Step into a magical garden teeming with hundreds of tropical
butterflies from around the globe. Entertaining guided tours show these fascinating
and beatiful creatures as they develop from the egg to the caterpillar to the chrysalis
and finally to the butterfly. An unforgettable encounter with nature. Located between the
Aruba Phoenix & Wyndham Hotels. Open seven days a week. Telf. 5863656.
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