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Experience the modern twist of tradition at L’Avenue Belgian Bistro Aruba!

scene; being the only Bel-
gian-owned, Belgian restau-
rant on the island. This win-
ning hand is not obtained
by many, and L’Avenue’s
delicious menu and wide
selection of Belgian beer,
and European and New
World wine emphasizes the
bistro’s unique vision to bring
Europe into the palm of your
hands!

Once part of the famous
Taste of Belgium restaurant,
L’Avenue offers a new point As if that wasn’t enough, en-
of view and brings a fresh life joy your meal under warm,
to what was once beloved starry lights accompanied
by both locals and tour- by live music performances
ists. Crafted by Chef Juan every day, seated either in
Ludeña and his team, enjoy a relaxing and cool interior
a superb variety of classic area of the restaurant, or
Belgian and French dishes outside against a backdrop
served with a touch of inno- of the bright, colorful lights
vation for lunch and dinner, of the Palm Beach strip!
including stews, steak-house
quality meat and their fa- More information
mous Moules-frites, served L’Avenue is situated at The
(Oranjestad)—Nuzzled up in a cozy nook of with a variety of delicious Cove Mall in Palm Beach
The Cove Mall in the sun-kissed paradise of and rich broth. and is open every day from
Palm Beach, L’Avenue takes you on a jour- 11am to 10pm for lunch and
ney to experience the true flavors of Belgium. dinner. To book a reserva-
Offering a selection of traditional Belgian and tion or ask for more informa-
French cuisine, this bistro brings the old into tion, please contact their
the new against a backdrop of laid-back phone line at +297 6996400,
luxury. send an e-mail info@lave-
nuearuba.com, or visit their
The new kid on the block, L’Avenue currently website at lavenuearuba.
holds a unique position in the island’s culinary comq

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

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