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Wednesday 15 OctOber 2025

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

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

Aruba Tourism Authority Honors Loyal Visitors at Renaissance

Wind Creek Aruba Resort!

• Goodwill Ambassador – 20+
consecutive years visiting Aruba
• Emerald Ambassador – 35+
consecutive years visiting Aruba

Emerald Ambassadors Honored:
Mr. Arthur & Mrs. Juanita Gill from
Poinciana, Florida, United States.
Mr. Jorgino Willems, representing
the Aruba Tourism Authority, along
with staff members of Renaissance
Wind Creek Aruba Resort, present-
ed the certificate, offered gifts,
and expressed heartfelt thanks to
the honorees for choosing Aruba as
their favorite vacation destination
their home away from home.

Top reasons for returning to Aruba,
as shared by the honorees:
• Aruba’s beaches.
• Aruba’s weather.
• Aruba`s people.
• Aruba`s wonderful shopping
options.
• “Safety”
The Aruba Tourism Authority recent- and love for the island. have visited Aruba for 10, 20, or 35
ly had the pleasure of recognizing consecutive years or more. On behalf of the Aruba Tourism
one of Aruba’s Emerald Ambassa- This honorary certification is award- Authority, we extend our sincere
dors. The honorees were presented ed on behalf of the Minister of Tour- The three levels of recognition are: gratitude and appreciation to the
with a certificate in appreciation of ism as a token of appreciation and • Distinguished Visitor – 10+ con- honorees fortheircontinued visits to
their many years of visits, loyalty, to say “Masha Danki” to guests who secutive years visiting Aruba the “One Happy Island.”q