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LOCAL Monday 6 March 2023

Eagle Beach ranked among the top

beaches in the Caribbean and the world

ORANJESTAD – For the first, TripAdvisor in Ayo, Casibari, Seroe Colorado, and San
gave Eagle Beach Aruba the top prize Nicolas.
for the best beach in the Caribbean. For
many years the government's focus is on The committee “Aruba Amenities” has
the recovery and attention to our natural representatives of the Department of Pub-
and historical heritage. lic Works (DOW), the Department of Infra-
structure and Planning (DIP), the Depart-
TripAdvisor awards the 2023 Travelers ment of Nature and Environment (DNM),
Choice Best of the Best Award based on the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA), the Min-
the reviews of its website visitors. Eagle istry of Finance and Culture, Department
Beach ranked number 1 in the top 25 best of Economic Affairs (DEACI), National Ar-
beaches in the Caribbean and number 2 cheological Museum and ECA.
in the top 25 in the world. They also listed
two of our beaches in the top 25 in the The committee members dedicate atten-
Caribbean. Baby Beach ranks number 19, tion to our national natural and historic
and Arashi Beach at 23. patrimonies to create renovation pro-
grams, build facilities in these areas, and
On January 2022, the government com- create new opportunities for our commu-
pleted the 1st phase of the beaches up- nity.
grade in Aruba. They replenished the
beaches with white to create a nice am- Prime Minster Evelyn Wever-Croes urges
biance. the community to take care of our beach-
es which are part of our cultural heritage
Before that, it refurbished the Arashi, Boca with great value for Aruba. If we continue
Catalina, and the Fisherman’s Hut (one to take care of them, our visitors and we,
part). They will also upgrade the beaches as locals, can continue to enjoy them.q