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A guide for the perfect picture

Where to find the most Instagrammable places in Oranjestad

center, in front of the Crystal
Casino in the Renaissance
Mall, there is a black bull sit-
ting on a bench, waiting for
you to take a picture with
it. Ok, so it’s not a real bull,
but “I took a picture with
a sitting bull” sounds like a
great conversation opener.

See if you can also spot the
cow on the roof!

Wooden Swing on Plaza
Daniel Leo
While you’re in front of the
(Oranjestad)—Imagine, the few that has become a Renaissance Mall, check
you’re taking a stroll in the favorite among tourists, es- out the wooden swing on
city center, and you want pecially those that are visit- the other side of the mall
to take the most picture- ing Aruba through a cruise on Plaza Daniel Leo. Anoth-
perfect photo to show your vacation. er favorite among visitors
friends and family back wanting a cute snapshot
home and online. It seems Speaking of giant signs that for Instagram. Just pass
like the perfect spot can be read “Aruba” (because through the Renaissance
hard to find, but Oranjes- there can never be too Mall and find this gem in
tad is full of great spots for many), there is another sign front of the back entrance!
a quick snapshot! Here are you can find along the Lin-
the most Instagrammable ear Park, in front of Talk of Since you’ve made it this
places in Oranjestad. the Town Hotel. It may be far, one question: How
a long walk from the har- many blue horses have you
“I LOVE ARUBA” bor to get there, but while spotted already?
Right on Paardenbaai you’re at it, check out
Plaza, near the harbor en- these other spots along the Renaissance Dock located behind the Renais- geous view of the ocean
trance, you will spot a gi- way! Last but certainly not least, sance Market Place, and and sunset, accompanied
ant sign that reads “I LOVE the Renaissance Dock is runs from the Renaissance by the soft waves crashing
ARUBA”. A great first stop The sitting bull the perfect spot to take Marina up to Renaissance on the shoreline. You may
for a quick shot with the Yes, you read that right; a beautiful picture, espe- Beach and Wilhelmina even spot some iguanas!q
family, this spot is among right in the heart of the city cially at sunset. The dock is Park. This spot offers a gor-

Birds of Aruba

ORANJESTAD — On May 11th, 2010, dation publishes the most beautiful things start happening in nature. Cabochon
the Aruba Birdlife Conservation pictures of local birds on their so- In its living form of so much more
was founded with the aim of pro- cial media that show us the beauty Canadian in the house value than any gemstone. Aruba’s
tecting the biodiversity in general of Aruba’s birds and nature in gen- The breeding season is over and it’s smallest and most master of flight.
and birds in and around Aruba in eral. Aruba Today gives you a little getting pretty cold in North Ameri- A top pollinator. A hovering Blenchi
particular. peek with the following pictures ca. Shore birds have started mov- inspecting the human who just en-
and descriptions from the founda- ing southwards as early as July. This tered his territory.
tions Facebook page. wetland beauty wants to keep its
Among other things, the founda- toes warm. Our Canadian friends English: Blue-tailed Emerald (male)
tion will focus on increasing the The Great Egret know exactly where they can do Dutch: Blauwstaartsmaragdkolib-
survival chances of species of wild Serenity in Aruba’s National Park, a so best. A Greater Yellowlegs redis- rie (mannetje).
birds by promoting their preserva- Great Egret flying in peace. When covering Aruba’s Bubali Wetlands. Aruba’s to enjoy. Aruba’s to pro-
tion and conservation. The foun- it is peaceful and quite, beautiful tect.