Pictures of Aruba

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

Light a candle at this small chapel, which has a remote hillside setting that affords lovely views of the surrounding area.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.