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

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

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Please do note: By sub- lovely message from our species (I hope we were
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