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Friday 10 January 2025
Enjoy one of the best views on Aruba at the top of the Hooiberg Hill
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-
ment decided to renovate
these stairs in 1991. This
new project delivered the
newer staircase with only
587 steps. However, don’t
be fooled—it may still be The best time to climb the
a work out to get on top. hill would be early in the
In addition, there is now a morning or right before
(Oranjestad)—If you are gazebo placed halfway up sunset, as it may not be as
a regular hiker, or may- the stair for a little rest. The hot. However, the hill is of
be want to spice up your view at this resting stop is course open all day, every
morning work out session, also a sight to see. day.q
then you might enjoy one
of the most popular climb-
ing sites on the island: The Aruba Tourism Authority honored
Hooiberg Hill. Accompa- loyal visitors at Divi Aruba Phoenix
nied with a 600-step stair-
case, this hill overlooks a Beach Resort!
great part of the island, the
Caribbean sea, and some- The Aruba Tourism Authority
times even the Santa Anna recently had the great plea-
mountain located in the sure of recognizing Goodwill
coastal state of Falcon in located at the center dis- on the island at 165 meters Ambassadors of Aruba. The
Venezuela, providing one honorees were respectively
of the best views you can trict of the island, Santa above sea level (or about honored with a certificate for
Cruz, the Hooiberg Hill is 540 feet above sea level).
get on Aruba. their years of visits, loyalty,
the second highest point The highest point is Ja- and love for the island of
Aruba.
The honorary certification is
presented on behalf of the
Minister of Tourism as a to-
ken of appreciation and to
say “Masha Danki” to guests
who have visited Aruba 10,
20, or 35 years or more con-
secutively.
sented them with gifts, and
The threelevels of honor are thanked them for choosing
as follows: Aruba as their favorite va-
Distinguished Visitor cation destination, as their
(10>years consecutively visit- home away from home.
ing Aruba)
Goodwill Ambassador The top reasons for return-
(20>years consecutively visit- ing to Aruba provided by the
ing Aruba) honorees were:
Emerald Ambassador • Aruba’s weather
(35>years consecutively visit- • Aruba is below the
ing Aruba) hurricane belt
• Aruba’s people are
The honorees were: so friendly
Goodwill Ambassadors • Aruba’s restaurants
Mr. Bradford & Mrs. Kathleen quality of food
Slater from Hertford, North • Aruba is a safe island
Carolina, United States.
On behalf of the Aruba Tour-
Ms. Keyttin Silva representing ism Authority, we would like
the Aruba Tourism Authority, to express our sincere grati-
and staff members of Divi tude and appreciation to
Aruba Phoenix Beach Re- the honorees for their contin-
sort bestowed the certificate ued visits to the “One Happy
upon the honorees, pre- Island”.
