Friday, November 5, 2010

Exploring the western city of Aruba

Although the hotel zone and west of the capital, Oranjestad - is located on the southwest coast - are the main tourist destinations of Aruba, there are many small towns around the island, offering unique attractions. On the western side of the island, a short distance from both the western beaches and Oranjestad, visitors will find many unique community, which not only offer a distinctive places and experiences, but easy access to manyAruba's most important historical and natural attractions.

Noord

Just a short drive north of Oranjestad, is the town of Noord home to some of the most popular symbols of the historic Aruba. In the heart of the city, visitors will find the Church of Santa Anna - also known as S. Anna - a church for its stunning hand-carved altar piece of the 19th Century known. Although the Church of Santa Anna in the late 19th and early 20th Century has been renewed, the municipalityHighlight was the everyday life in Northern Ireland since 1776.

North of Santa Anna Church, located on a hill that overlooks the windswept north coast, travelers Aruba famous Chapel of Alto Vista. Known for its distinctive yellow exterior and the unique view of the Caribbean Sea, has been a long time, the Alto Vista Chapel is one of the most photographed places in Aruba. North and easy access to the California Lighthouse, another popular tourist destination near the picturesque north-westTip of the island.

The city can be reached from Noord Oranjestad and the west coast, in a few minutes. Travelers to the city of Oranjestad is Caya D. Francisco Figaroa follow north from the city center, while those who remain in the vicinity of Palm Beach, follow Route 3 east to reach slightly stained Noord Santa Anna Church.

Paradera

Just a couple of miles south-east of the North, the travelers find relaxation Paradera city. AlthoughParadera is one of the less famous churches of Aruba, near the center of the island is not short of activities. In a few minutes drive time from the hearts of travelers Paradera Casibari can explore rock formations - a box of rocks shaped like a mysteriously well-maintained trails. Visitors to scale some of the largest boulders in rock formations seen Casibari Super Paradera, Santa Cruz and the landscape of Aruba.

Paradera can beOranjestad reached by following Route 6 to the north coast or the western beaches along the scenic Route 4 or Route 3 on Calbas city.

Santa Cruz

In the center of the island, visitors will find the city of Santa Cruz - a group of prospects known for its proximity to a variety of summer and outdoor vacations. Tourists from the West Bank of Santa Cruz often in the old house to the bus stopNatural Bridge - once one of the most photographed natural attractions in Aruba. Although the natural bridge collapsed in 2005, the boy next bridge is now celebrated as a destination just as picturesque.

Aruba's leading outdoor recreation destination, and ecotourism - Arikok National Park - east of Santa Cruz. Inside the park, visitors can explore everything from adventurous arid desert landscape, areas of unique flora, volcanic cones, which in view of 'islandCaribbean and even historic caves, including Fontein Cave and Cave Guadirikiri.

In just a short drive from Santa Cruz, travelers can also climb the 541-foot peak known as Hooiberg. Hooiberg features as steps and handrails all the way to the top of the mountain is a popular destination for families and travelers looking for casual outdoor recreation. From the top Hooiberg, visitors to the island to admire the view and on clear days,the South American continent.

The city of Santa Cruz and its surrounding recreational destinations may be on Route 6 in Oranjestad, or the western areas of the beach, reached by Route 3 to Paradera, then follow Route 6 to the north Arikok National Park.

While the resort beaches, the cosmopolitan capital of Oranjestad and the island of Aruba is certainly the greatest draws, small communities scattered throughout the western half allow tourists to take home for a more completeImage of 'island. Best of all, such as roads, many of the top destinations of the island through the towns of Northern and Santa Cruz, tourists are able to conveniently and cost experience a different side of Aruba.

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