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Aruba’s most family-friendly beaches

(Oranjestad)—One of that may accommodate your knee before slowly
the biggest concerns your stay, like a parking getting deeper: perfect for
that parents have when lot, sun tent rentals, chairs, kids to safely play.
travelling with their children bathrooms and a snack
is a guarantee of their safety bar right at the far left of Eagle Beach/Palm
and healthy enjoyment. the beach. Beach in the hotel area
Therefore, we thought it Yet another highly popular
would be a great help to Mangel Halto in beach site, Eagle Beach
travelling parents to list Pos Chiquito and Palm Beach is where
off some the most family- Mangel Halto is situated most of our visitors go to
friendly beaches around in the back streets of the tan, swim or play in the
the island. Pos Chiquito city. Though white sand. Because they Boca Catalina in Malmok even close to the shore.
there are several stairs on are near the low-rise and Boca Catalina is a small bay
Baby Beach in San Nicolas the sides of the beach cliff high-rise hotel areas, these beach near the Malmok Palm Island
Baby Beach is one Aruba’s leading you down, the best beaches are the most beach area further down Ok, this one is technically
most popular and visited spot for families to hang accessible for visitors on the hotel areas. Though it not a beach, but a must-
beaches, and for good out is across the bridge, foot. These beaches also may not be a very sandy visit attraction for family fun.
reason: This sandy and quiet passed the mangrove trees offer many palapas free to beach, it is relatively quiet This small water park oasis is
lagoon is a great place for near the entrance sign. use, but you can also rent and tranquil. This is a great located further down the
parents to sit back and Here, there are small and chairs and tents. Much like place for family to lay down Mangel Halto Beach and
relax while their children big palapas, perfect for Baby Beach, these sites are a big blanket and have is reachable by boat. This
play in the shallow shores big and small families to one of the best beaches a little picnic. This is also water park offers 6 hours of
of the beach. Beside the set up their belongings. In for your children to play one of the best places to fun activities, food, drinks,
relaxing atmosphere, there this area, the shore is also and build sand castles. snorkel, as this area is filled and a chance to see pink
are also several services shallow, falling right around with little fish and corals, flamingoes up close! q

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

(Oranjestad)—If you are case, this hill overlooks a located at the center dis-
a regular hiker, or may- great part of the island, the trict of the island, Santa
be want to spice up your Caribbean sea, and some- Cruz, the Hooiberg Hill is
morning work out session, times even the Santa Anna the second highest point
then you might enjoy one mountain located in the on the island at 165 meters
of the most popular climb- coastal state of Falcon in above sea level (or about
ing sites on the island: The Venezuela, providing one 540 feet above sea level).
Hooiberg Hill. Accompa- of the best views you can The highest point is Ja-
nied with a 600-step stair- get on Aruba. manota Hill at 189 meters
(620 feet), located in the
Arikok National Park.

The staircase that run on
the side of the hill was first
built in 1951, when Mr. Edu-
ardo Tromp constructed it.
At that time, the staircase
consisted of 900 steps.
Over time, as the steps
faced erosion, the govern- a work out to get on top. The best time to climb the
ment decided to renovate In addition, there is now a hill would be early in the
these stairs in 1991. This gazebo placed halfway up morning or right before
new project delivered the the stair for a little rest. The sunset, as it may not be as
newer staircase with only view at this resting stop is hot. However, the hill is of
587 steps. However, don’t also a sight to see. course open all day, every
be fooled—it may still be day. q