Aruba Flowers + Nature Pictures

• Caribbean
• World

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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