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Aruba’s underwater wonderland

ORANJESTAD - Exploring
the underwater wonders is
something you should defi-
nitely do during your stay
in Aruba. The underwater
world has everything to of-
fer that makes a snorkel trip
so exceptional; an impres-
sive, colorful sea life with
exotic fishes, turtles and
beautiful coral reef. The his-
toric shipwrecks, located
on the Aruban seabed are
also worth a visit. Aruba is
known for its white beach- island, approximately 5 to green sea turtles. Respect ocean. The beach is lo-
es and blue oceans, which 10 minute drive from Palm the animal, keep your dis- cated on the southern part
means there are many fas- Beach. From the unique tance and enjoy the view. of the island. On the way
cinating under water spots, steps you can easily walk Also remember; it is a once to the famous beach, you
where you can take your over the beach into the in a life time experience. will drive through the old
snorkeling gear and we se- clear and turquoise blue capital of Aruba, San Nico-
lected the top spots for you. ocean. While snorkeling Antilla shipwreck las. The old Aruban culture
you will encounter all kind Antilla is a 400-foot-long can be still felt and expe-
Tres Trapi of tropical fishes and sea long ship, built in 1939 in rienced here, so do not
Tres Trapi means tree steps stars. The kind of starfish Hamburg, Germany. Antilla hesitate to get out of your
in Papiamento, Papiamen- you will find in the Aruban came to Aruba, because it car and walk around for southern-west part of the
to is together with Dutch waters is the red cushion had to find a neutral port. a while. Baby beach is a island. The beach is differ-
the official language spo- sea star. This is a starfish that When Germany invaded child friendly beach, since ent from the other beaches
ken on Aruba. The beach is commonly found in the the Netherlands on May it is shallow and the water in Aruba; it is beach full of
is called Tres Trapi because shallow waters of the Ca- 10, 1940, the crew decided has a pleasant tempera- mangroves. You reach the
it is accessible by the tree ribbean sea and if you are to let their own ship sink, to ture. The name therefore beach by a bridge through
steps carved into the rocks. lucky during your snorkeling prevent it from falling into fits well with the beach. the mangroves and then
Tres Trapi is a small rocky visit to Tres Trapi, you may the hands of the Dutch Baby beach is an excellent you will have several en-
beach, located on the come across one of the Navy. Antilla lies on its port- beach for snorkeling, espe- trances to the sea. There
north-western side of the side in Malmok bay, and cially if you want to go with are diverse spots where
the sunken word war two small children, because the you can enjoy a perfect
ship is now one of Aruba’s water remains shallow and beach day, wooden stairs
most popular snorkeling there are still many under- made to enter the water
and dive spots. However, water wonders to see. In and a dock to sit on and
the ship wreck can only be the ocean there is an area enjoy the view. Mangel
reached by boat. The ship marked until where it is rec- Halto is also worth a visit for
is visible from the surface ommended to snorkel and the snorkeling experience.
and during your snorkeling on the beach you will find Inside the bay, the water
trip you be surrounded by different facilities. It is a per- is clear and you find many
hundreds of tropical fishes, fect beach to spend your colorful fish. Outside the
but the ship wreck alone is day snorkeling and relax- bay is a bit more challeng-
already impressive enough. ing. ing for beginners because
of the wind and the waves,
Baby Beach Mangel Halto but the coral is alive and it
Baby beach; a white Mangel Halto beach is lo- is just like snorkel heaven.
beach, with a crystal blue cated in Savaneta, on the

Join ACF’s Full Moon Hike!

The Aruba Conservation tional Park Arikok Santa Cruz. This hike will and covers 4.0 Km / 2.49 Mi ence ranger. Register using
Foundation (ACF) is host- take you up Sero Boonchi of distance. the link https://forms.office.
ing another one of their fa- Wednesday, June 11th, and Sero Arikok. Partici- com/r/cWMReBE5a1. or
mous Full Moon Hikes and 2025, starting early in the pants are asked to bring Don’t miss on an oppor- call the ACF at 585-1234 for
is inviting the community to evening at 6:30 PM, hikers enough water and a small tunity to get up close to more information. Limited
participate for spectacular will meet at the Arikok Visi- flashlight. This hike will take nature as you trail under spots available.
hike through Aruba’s Na- tor Center at San Fuego, approximately 2.5 hours the guidance of an experi-