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Best spots to view the sunset

(Oranjestad)—What can ers and body boarders, the
be more romantic than sur- Arashi sky stretches out for
prising your partner with a miles, lending a spectacu-
date watching the sunset. lar canvas for the sun to
Aruba’s sunset leave many create a masterpiece of
speechless, and luckily, the orange, pink and purple
best spots to view the sun-
set are entirely accessible Hooiberg Hill
and easy to find. Here are These last two options are
some of the best places to for more active couples. If
view the sunset on the is- you and your partner like to
land. hike, the Hooiberg Hill may
be a great place for you to
California Light House get your daily workout in
Of course, being one of the and enjoy a beautiful view
highest point easily acces- of the sunset and the island
sible to locals and tourists, as a little reward. Climb on
the California Light House top the 587-step stairs and
hill not only offers a tremen- reach the top to enjoy this
dous view of the sunset, but incredible scenery.
also a breath taking scen-
ery of most of the island. In Casibari Rock Formation
the distance you can spot If you’re a rock climber, you
all the hotels, the west- Manchebo Beach or at so big and spacious, and Arashi Beach might enjoy watching the
ern shoreline and the wild Eagle Beach, which stretch paired with the orange/ Another beach that has to sunset on top of the Casi-
waves that crash on the along the entire western pink hue of the sunset, the be considered as another bari Rock Formation. It’s no
northern side of the island. coast of the island starting white sandy beaches and great spot to view the sun- Yosemite, but it does offer
from behind Bucuti & Tara the soft sounds of waves set. Arashi Beach is the last a fun little exercise to get
Manchebo & Eagle Beach Beach Resort up to the crashing—it can only be beach you will find along to the top. But if you pre-
Speaking of the western Amsterdam Manor round- described as an experi- the western coast line, just fer not to get your hands a
shoreline, the best spots about. The sunset on these ence! before you drive up the little dirty, you can always
for viewing the sunset on beaches is truly breathtak- hill to the California Light use the stairs in the back.
the beach has to be either ing; the sky and ocean look House. A favorite for surf- hue.q

A guide for the perfect picture: Where to find the most

Instagrammable places in Oranjestad

(Oranjestad)—Imagine, you’re taking a stroll in while you’re at it, check out these other spots
the city center, and you want to take the most along the way!
picture-perfect photo to show your friends and
family back home and online. It seems like the The sitting bull
perfect spot can be hard to find, but Oranjestad Yes, you read that right; right in the heart of the
is full of great spots for a quick snapshot! Here city center, in front of the Crystal Casino in the
are the most Instagrammable places in Oran- Renaissance Mall, there is a black bull sitting on
jestad. a bench, waiting for you to take a picture with
it. Ok, so it’s not a real bull, but “I took a picture
“I LOVE ARUBA” with a sitting bull” sounds like a great conversa-
Right on Paardenbaai Plaza, near the harbor tion opener.
entrance, you will spot a giant sign that reads See if you can also spot the cow on the roof!
“I LOVE ARUBA”. A great first stop for a quick Wooden Swing on Plaza Daniel Leo
shot with the family, this spot is among the few While you’re in front of the Renaissance Mall,
that has become a favorite among tourists, es- check out the wooden swing on the other side
pecially those that are visiting Aruba through a of the mall on Plaza Daniel Leo. Another favor-
cruise vacation. ite among visitors wanting a cute snapshot for
Speaking of giant signs that read “Aruba” (be- Instagram. Just pass through the Renaissance
cause there can never be too many), there Mall and find this gem in front of the back en-
is another sign you can find along the Linear trance!
Park, in front of Talk of the Town Hotel. It may be Since you’ve made it this far, one question: How
a long walk from the harbor to get there, but many blue horses have you spotted already?

Renaissance Dock
Last but certainly not least, the Renaissance
Dock is the perfect spot to take a beautiful
picture, especially at sunset. The dock is lo-
cated behind the Renaissance Market Place,
and runs from the Renaissance Marina up to
Renaissance Beach and Wilhelmina Park. This
spot offers a gorgeous view of the ocean and
sunset, accompanied by the soft waves crash-
ing on the shoreline. You may even spot some
iguanas!q