Brief Profile of Aruba Country
Aruba is an island country in the Caribbean with a capital of Oranjestad. Small island, only 33 km long, located 27 km north of the coast of Venezuela and 130 km east peninsula of Guajira (Colombia). Aruba became a constituent of royal dutch like Ahora, Sint Maarten and Curacao.
Unlike many areas in the Caribbean region, Aruba has a dry climate and cactus plants scattered around the island. Due to the unique climate to attract the interest of tourists visiting the island to enjoy the warm and sunny weather. Aruba has a land area of 180 square kilometers with a population of about 103,000 people.
Interesting Places
1. Alto Vista Chapel
Alto Vista Chapel is a small chapel is also known as the "Pilgrim Church" which stands on the hills above the north sea coast and the northeastern city of Noord, on the island of Aruba, 27 miles north of the coast of Venezuela. Chapel striking bright yellow color makes a striking religious monument for people to visit. Alto Vista Chapel completed in 1952 and stood at the same location as the original chapel, built by Domingo Silvestre, a missionary Venezuela in 1750.
2. Arikok National Park
Has an area of approximately 18% of entire island. Contains three major geologic formations, Aruba lava formation, formation Quartz diorite, and limestone formations. The park is also inhabited by some endemic animals Aruba. Arikok The most interesting feature is the caves in the area known as the Colorado Seroe.
3. Ayo Rock formations
Ayo Rock formations is a collection of monolithic rock formation located on the island of Aruba in the Caribbean. Come near the village, about 3.2 miles from the bridge Casibari. Towering rocks, with an unusual design. Combined with a quiet village environment Come. Creating a sense of awe and understanding of why the area was once considered a sacred place by the island's original inhabitants (Arawak Indians).
4. Bushiribana and Balashi
Bushiribana and Balashi is the former site of a former gold smelting enterprises on the island of Aruba. Bushiribana smelter was built in 1872 by the island of Aruba gold mining companies to extract gold from ore that was mined in the hills near Ceru Plat, in operation for 20 years. Balashi was built in 1899. Closed in 1916, during the first world war, due to lack of raw materials and spare parts, which are mostly imported from Germany.
5. Jamanota Mountain
Jamanota Mountain with a height of 188 meters is the highest point on the island of Aruba and can be seen throughout the island. Place to live goats and wild donkeys that roam freely on the mountain. Also a living environment of wild parakeets.
6. Natural Pool
Natural pool which is also known as "Conchi" or "Cura in Tortuga", is a natural pool of water located in very remote areas in the north of Aruba.
7. Quadiriki Cave
Cave Quadiriki in Arikok National Park on the island of Aruba. There are 3 pieces of the hall in which there are many Arawak tribes petroglyps. The name comes from the cave Quadiriki Arawak tribe. The first and second cave damp and dark, filled with bat guano, stalactites and stalagmites. The last of the three rooms lit by some in the middle with a hole in the ceiling.
In addition to the attractions above, Aruba save the beautiful sea panorama suitable for snorkeling activities. Clean sand beach with its beauty an attraction for tourists to visit the beaches in Aruba. This is certainly a distinct advantage for Aruba in foreign exchange earnings from tourism.
Beach In Aruba
1. Palm Beach
Palm Beach is in the northwestern city of Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba. Surrounded by high-rise hotel and a new shopping center was completed in 2009. Since the tourism industry squirm some five-star hotel has opened in the area and some classy malls and shopping centers have been built. Various condominiums have also been or are being built in the area.
2. Baby Beach
Baby Beach is located in shallow water Seroe Colorado, at the southeastern tip of the island of Aruba, and frequented by locals and tourists. Named Baby Beach because the water was so calm beach is safe for small children. Snorkeling at this location is great for kids or travelers who are just learning to dive. The beach is popular mainly because of the lack of waves and shallow water.
3. Eagles Beach
Eagle Beach is a long beach which was about Oranjestad, Aruba. Having a soft white sand and rated one of the best beaches in the world. Shallow coastal water gives a whole different perspective to the natural beauty of the Caribbean.
Diving and snorkeling
Aruba store window a beautiful underwater world offers diving and snorkeling experience unforgettable. Under the tropical waters and dazzling blue sea with superb views. The fish slipped among colorful coral, one of the few wonders under the sea. No wonder that Aruba is home to the best destination for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Snorkeling and diving are two very different activities. One of the most fundamental difference between snorkeling and diving is the location in the water. Snorkelers float on the surface of the water and breathe through a snorkel while the divers entered the ocean depths with oxygen tanks on their backs. Snorkeling is easy to learn, while diving requires training and licensing.
Shopping Center
Stretching of tourism activities in Aruba became a strategic business loopholes investors to invest in Aruba. Despite its small population but with the rise of the visit of tourists in recent years has built a classy shopping center. Visitors can find a wide selection of international branded range of products with relatively low prices, 10-35% lower than in the United States. Malls and stores lined the downtown streets filling, while the centers of entertainment and resort high up neatly.
Hotel and Resort
To pamper the tourists, a lot of standing around the beach and resort grand hotel that provides the best service. Hotels and resorts into a competitive business in Aruba. When a hotel introduces new features, others are scrambling to match or beat it. No wonder if all of the upscale resort has a casino, fitness center, several types of spas, a wide range of places to eat and drink, beautiful gardens and magnificent swimming pool. Even modest hotels and apartments have a facility that is not less complete.
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