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LOCAL Friday 15 September 2023

Enjoy one of the best views on Aruba at the top of the Hooiberg Hill

(Oranjestad)—If you are Cruz, the Hooiberg Hill is
a regular hiker, or may- the second highest point
be want to spice up your on the island at 165 meters
morning work out session, above sea level (or about
then you might enjoy one 540 feet above sea level).
of the most popular climb- The highest point is Ja-
ing sites on the island: The manota Hill at 189 meters
Hooiberg Hill. Accompa- (620 feet), located in the
nied with a 600-step stair- Arikok National Park.
case, this hill overlooks a
great part of the island, the The staircase that run on
Caribbean sea, and some- the side of the hill was first
times even the Santa Anna built in 1951, when Mr. Edu-
mountain located in the ardo Tromp constructed it. newer staircase with only also a sight to see.
coastal state of Falcon in At that time, the staircase 587 steps. However, don’t The best time to climb the
Venezuela, providing one consisted of 900 steps. be fooled—it may still be hill would be early in the
of the best views you can Over time, as the steps a work out to get on top. morning or right before
get on Aruba. faced erosion, the govern- In addition, there is now a sunset, as it may not be as
ment decided to renovate gazebo placed halfway up hot. However, the hill is of
located at the center dis- these stairs in 1991. This the stair for a little rest. The course open all day, every
trict of the island, Santa new project delivered the view at this resting stop is day. q

Aruba to me

ORANJESTAD — You are back and we would like to por-
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For today we received a lovely message from Brian
Wheary, New Jersey U.S.A

He wrote to us saying: “Aruba to me is paradise.”

Thank you for sending us this wonderful message sharing
what Aruba means to you with us and our readers!q