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Visit the natural bridges of Aruba!

(Oranjestad)—After you’ve visited the Alto Vista
Church, the Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins and the
mini natural pool that is located right next to it,
you’re next up around the northern coast line
must be the Natural Bridge. Once the largest
natural bridge in the Caribbean, this bridge has
been a tourist attraction for many years.

The bridge was formed during thousands of
years, cut and crafted by the wild waves that
crash into the coral stone walls of the coast. Be-
fore its collapse, this bridge measured 30 me-
ters in length and 7 meters in height, making
it the biggest natural bridge in the Caribbean Unfortunately in 2005, the bridge collapsed, bridge entrance.
at the time. For many years, this site was also a and the little beach dried up. Despite this, this
frequently visited beach, as the bridge had a site remained a tourist attraction, with many vis- While the natural bridge no longer is functional,
small opening through which the water would itors walking along the coral cliffs of the bridge there is now a smaller natural bridge very close.
flow into the tiny beach. to see the spectacular view of the northern This bridge is often called the “Baby Bridge” or
coastline and the Caribbean Sea. Visitors can “Daughter Bridge”. q
also still visit the souvenir shop on the left of the

Why You Should Not Miss Aruba’s Free City Center Street Car Tour

cells, which are charged by route is close to a 5-minute serves the downtown area
the island’s year-round trade walk to the famous Renais- and ends at Plaza Nicky.
winds. sance Marina showcasing The first ride starts at 10:00
luxurious yachts and Aruba’s am sharp with intervals of
Caya Betico Croes, mostly blue waters. 25minutes. The last trolley de-
referred to as our “main parts from the cruise port at
street” has been developed The “Tram van Oranjestad” 5:00pm. Don’t miss this tour
into a pollution-free pedes- starts from a balloon loop of the beautiful Aruba’s City
trian mall. The double-decker near the Port of Call and Center– it is free for all!q
offers you a 360 degree view
of the down town area with
a picture perfect scenery of
the island’s clear blue skies.
Who would not enjoy a ride
on this beautiful and naturally
air-conditioned vehicle? The
tour consists of a total of 9
stops approximately 200 me-
ters apart from each other;
all stops are clearly marked.
ORANJESTAD - Aruba’s City rest of the Dutch Caribbe- The tram will bring you close
Center Street Car - or as we an. There are two trolleys, a to different museums, histori-
call it in Dutch; “Tram van single-deck one with 42 seats cal plazas, monuments, the
Oranjestad’ - is a single track and a double-decker with 64 Protestant church, Aruba’s
tram line in Oranjestad, the seats. The line was inspired high- end mall, retail shops,
capital city of Aruba. It was by the popular battery-pow- and a variety of local and
inaugurated on 22 Decem- ered streetcar operation at international cuisine restau-
ber 2012, being the first and the Grove in Los Angeles, rants. The “I love Aruba”
so far the only passenger rail USA. Aruba’s streetcars are trademark also belongs to
service on Aruba and the powered by hydrogen fuel that list. The third stop on the