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A guide for the perfect picture
Where to find the most Instagrammable places in Oranjestad

(Oranjestad)—Imagine, you’re tak- A great first stop for a quick shot with
ing a stroll in the city center, and the family, this spot is among the few
you want to take the most picture- that has become a favorite among
perfect photo to show your friends tourists, especially those that are visit-
and family back home and online. ing Aruba through a cruise vacation.
It seems like the perfect spot can
be hard to find, but Oranjestad is full Speaking of giant signs that read
of great spots for a quick snapshot! “Aruba” (because there can never
Here are the most Instagrammable be too many), there is another sign
places in Oranjestad. you can find along the Linear Park,
in front of Talk of the Town Hotel. It
“I LOVE ARUBA” may be a long walk from the harbor
Right on Paardenbaai Plaza, near to get there, but while you’re at it,
the harbor entrance, you will spot a check out these other spots along
giant sign that reads “I LOVE ARUBA”. the way!
Wooden Swing on Plaza Daniel
The sitting bull Leo Renaissance Dock
Yes, you read that right; right in the While you’re in front of the Renais- Last but certainly not least, the Re-
heart of the city center, in front of sance Mall, check out the wooden naissance Dock is the perfect spot to
the Crystal Casino in the Renaissance swing on the other side of the mall take a beautiful picture, especially
Mall, there is a black bull sitting on on Plaza Daniel Leo. Another favorite at sunset. The dock is located behind
a bench, waiting for you to take a among visitors wanting a cute snap- the Renaissance Market Place, and
picture with it. Ok, so it’s not a real shot for Instagram. Just pass through runs from the Renaissance Marina
bull, but “I took a picture with a sitting the Renaissance Mall and find this up to Renaissance Beach and Wil-
bull” sounds like a great conversa- gem in front of the back entrance! helmina Park. This spot offers a gor-
tion opener. geous view of the ocean and sun-
Since you’ve made it this far, one set, accompanied by the soft waves
See if you can also spot the cow on question: How many blue horses crashing on the shoreline. You may
the roof! have you spotted already? even spot some iguanas! q

Planning on snorkeling? Get to know our “Dorado”

(Oranjestad)—If you’re each other, assign a name They grow very fast, up to
ever planning on snorkel- to a fish. Mahi Mahi, for ex- 2.7 inches (almost 7 cm)
ing during your vacation on ample, comes from Hawaii per week. They can live up
Aruba, you may spot fish and means "very strong". to a maximum of 5 years al-
that you can’t recognize. Dorado is based on Span- though very few reach that
One of these may be the ish and refers to the golden age. Most become adults
“Dorado”, a common fish yellow color that the fish within 1 year but many be-
that swims all year long in shines with under the sun. come reproductive after
the waters of Aruba. Here’s Why it's called Dolphinfish just 5 or 6 months and re-
some information about the in English is not well defined produce very quickly too.
beloved Dorado. and while there are several They live in open water on
stories around this, none the surface most of the
Dorado has many different have been confirmed. time. Many fish seek them
names it can be referred around sushi lines or float-
to. Dral, Dorao, Drals, Dra- Dorado is found in all tropi- ing objects on the sea. Of- large blunt head. Its color Therefore, male Dorados
do, are some of them in cal to subtropical oceans ten you will find a group of yellow and green or blue are also called "bull Dora-
Papiamento. In English, it around the world. Dorado landing together and if you makes it immediately rec- do".
is also called Mahi Mahi, is very popular both for keep a male on the line, of- ognizable, even with small
Dolphinfish, or Dorado. recreational fishing and for ten the others will stay close variations in these colors. Dorado can be found in our
It's a good example to re- consumption. It is known or can keep the group in- waters around the island all
flect on why there can be among fishermen as an terested by giving shrimp or Dorado has clear differ- year round, but there are
many names. The same exciting catch and a fish squid. ences between adult fe- periods when it is easier to
fish becomes known by that puts up a good fight. males and males. The male find than others.q
different common names, Its meat is very good for Description: is larger and can easily
why? Common names consumption and it is also Dorado has a distinctive reach 50 to 80 pounds and Source: The Department of
come only when a group commercially fished for body. It has a large tail and has a much flatter head Agriculture, Livestock, and
of people, to understand that reason. its long, flat body ends in a compared to the female. Fisheries (Santa Rosa).