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