Pictures of Aruba

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A popular cruise ship stop-off, this beach-fringed Dutch Caribbean island has a colorful colonial capital and ample opportunities for both lounging and adventure. 

A popular cruise ship stop-off, Aruba’s brightly colored capital is filled with modern shops, upscale restaurants and colonial-era buildings.

Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.

A popular cruise ship stop-off, Aruba’s brightly colored capital is filled with modern shops, upscale restaurants and colonial-era buildings.

Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.

Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.

A popular cruise ship stop-off, Aruba’s brightly colored capital is filled with modern shops, upscale restaurants and colonial-era buildings.

Calm waters and fine sands combine to make this spot a favorite destination for families.

A popular cruise ship stop-off, Aruba’s brightly colored capital is filled with modern shops, upscale restaurants and colonial-era buildings.

Encounter some of the world’s prettiest and most delicate creatures at this fascinating tropical garden.

A popular cruise ship stop-off, Aruba’s brightly colored capital is filled with modern shops, upscale restaurants and colonial-era buildings.

Marvel at the otherworldly appearance of these unusually shaped boulders, which were considered sacred by the Arawak Indians.

A popular cruise ship stop-off, Aruba’s brightly colored capital is filled with modern shops, upscale restaurants and colonial-era buildings.

Go wildlife-watching, view American Indian cave art, stroll along deserted windswept beaches and hike among the arid, cacti-peppered hills of this protected preserve.

Go wildlife-watching, view American Indian cave art, stroll along deserted windswept beaches and hike among the arid, cacti-peppered hills of this protected preserve.

Marvel at the otherworldly appearance of these unusually shaped boulders, which were considered sacred by the Arawak Indians.

Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.

Ascend the stepped pathway up this mountain for a sensational outlook that extends as far as Venezuela on a clear day.

Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.

Take shade under the palapa huts of this small yet uncrowded strip of sand, where there are snorkeling opportunities suitable for all skill levels.

Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.

Marvel at the otherworldly appearance of these unusually shaped boulders, which were considered sacred by the Arawak Indians.

Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.

Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.