Aruba Historical, Nature + People Pictures

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Once a residence for a well-to-do local family, this impeccably restored landmark mansion now serves as a government building hosting civil wedding services.

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

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.

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.

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

The oldest building on the island, this 18th-century Dutch fort once warded off attacks. Now, it contains a museum devoted to the island’s history.

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.

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

The oldest building on the island, this 18th-century Dutch fort once warded off attacks. Now, it contains a museum devoted to the island’s history.

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

With its floury sands, swaying fronds and warm tropical waters, this beach is a picture of Caribbean perfection.

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.

Spot fish swimming in the crystal-clear waters, look for turtle nests on the shore and photograph Aruba’s famous windswept divi-divi trees.

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

Once a residence for a well-to-do local family, this impeccably restored landmark mansion now serves as a government building hosting civil wedding services.

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.

The small island off the Caribbean coast of South America offers dazzling beaches, watersports, mountain treks and many cultural experiences.

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

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

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

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