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Aruba’s underwater wonderland

ORANJESTAD - Exploring the un- into the rocks. Tres Trapi is a small
derwater wonders is something rocky beach, located on the
you should definitely do during north-western side of the island,
your stay in Aruba. The underwa- approximately 5 to 10 minute drive
ter world has everything to offer from Palm Beach. From the unique
that makes a snorkel trip so ex- steps you can easily walk over the
ceptional; an impressive, colorful beach into the clear and turquoise
sea life with exotic fishes, turtles blue ocean. While snorkeling you
and beautiful coral reef. The his- will encounter all kind of tropical
toric shipwrecks, located on the fishes and sea stars. The kind of
Aruban seabed are also worth a starfish you will find in the Aruban
visit. Aruba is known for its white waters is the red cushion sea star.
beaches and blue oceans, which This is a starfish that is commonly
means there are many fascinating found in the shallow waters of the
under water spots, where you can Caribbean sea and if you are lucky
take your snorkeling gear and we during your snorkeling visit to Tres Antilla came to Aruba, because it beach for snorkeling, especially
selected the top spots for you. Trapi, you may come across one of had to find a neutral port. When if you want to go with small chil-
the green sea turtles. Respect the Germany invaded the Nether- dren, because the water remains
Tres Trapi animal, keep your distance and lands on May 10, 1940, the crew shallow and there are still many
Tres Trapi means tree steps in Pa- enjoy the view. Also remember; it decided to let their own ship sink, underwater wonders to see. In the
piamento, Papiamento is together is a once in a life time experience. to prevent it from falling into the ocean there is an area marked
with Dutch the official language hands of the Dutch Navy. Antilla until where it is recommended to
spoken on Aruba. The beach is Antilla shipwreck lies on its portside in Malmok bay, snorkel and on the beach you will
called Tres Trapi because it is ac- Antilla is a 400-foot-long long ship, and the sunken word war two ship find different facilities. It is a perfect
cessible by the tree steps carved built in 1939 in Hamburg, Germany.
is now one of Aruba’s most popu- beach to spend your day snorkel-
lar snorkeling and dive spots. How- ing and relaxing.
ever, the ship wreck can only be
reached by boat. The ship is visible Mangel Halto
from the surface and during your Mangel Halto beach is located in
snorkeling trip you be surrounded Savaneta, on the southern-west
by hundreds of tropical fishes, but part of the island. The beach is dif-
the ship wreck alone is already im- ferent from the other beaches in
pressive enough. Aruba; it is beach full of mangroves.
You reach the beach by a bridge
Baby Beach through the mangroves and then
Baby beach; a white beach, with you will have several entrances
a crystal blue ocean. The beach is to the sea. There are diverse spots
located on the southern part of the where you can enjoy a perfect
island. On the way to the famous beach day, wooden stairs made
beach, you will drive through the to enter the water and a dock to
old capital of Aruba, San Nicolas. sit on and enjoy the view. Mangel
The old Aruban culture can be still Halto is also worth a visit for the
felt and experienced here, so do snorkeling experience. Inside the
not hesitate to get out of your car bay, the water is clear and you find
and walk around for a while. Baby many colorful fish. Outside the bay
beach is a child friendly beach, is a bit more challenging for begin-
since it is shallow and the water ners because of the wind and the
has a pleasant temperature. The waves, but the coral is alive and it
name therefore fits well with the is just like snorkel heaven.q
beach. Baby beach is an excellent