What Should You Explore While Staying at JOIA Aruba?

 

You’ve just arrived at the world-renowned JOIA Aruba resort and you’re looking to explore the island and its many attractions.

The good news is that Aruba has tons of stuff to do and the resort is a great place to kickstart your island adventure!

In this blog post, we’ll talk about all the great places you can check out during your stay in JOIA Aruba.

Aruba: One of the Caribbean’s Crown Jewels

Despite being just 70 square miles in size, Aruba boasts some of the most beautiful white sand beaches and most stunning turquoise waters in the world! With a population of just over 106,000, this is a small island nation, but it has more to offer than meets the eye.

1. Explore Oranjestad

After you’ve settled into your suite, it’s time to go out and explore the island’s many wonders, the first of which should be the capital, Oranjestad. This city is a hub for Aruban culture, offering local boutiques, Dutch architecture, art galleries, and a selection of cafes for coffee lovers.

While you’re in the capital city, don’t forget to visit the famous Renaissance Marketplace. This is a massive open-air marketplace that has dozens of unique stores and restaurants.

Now, if you want to learn more about Aruba’s rich history, you should check out the National Archaeological Museum of Aruba. This museum houses artifacts that showcase the island’s Arawak heritage, as well as those from the colonial period.

Also, don’t forget to take a look at the museum’s collection of ancient petroglyphs, some of which are nearly 2,500 years old! These are rock carvings that tell stories of the island’s earliestinhabitants.

2. Hike at Arikok National Park

If you’re planning on getting out of your comfort zone in your suite and doing something a bit more adventurous, head over to Arikok National Park.

This national park is huge, covering about 20% of the island itself and unlike the rest of the island, the park has a more rugged and rocky terrain—a stark contrast to Aruba’s tropical aesthetic!

If you love offroading, you’ll be happy to know that you can explore the park on a UTV or any four-wheel drive vehicle. The park also has some stunning rock formations, like the Ayo rock formations, and three publicly accessible caves that you can explore.

Also, if you’re looking to take a dip, check out the pool of Conchi—a natural post carved out of volcanic rock. That’s not all, Arikok National Park is also home to many animal species, including the country’s national bird—the adorable Aruban burrowing owl!

3. Dive Into the Gorgeous Waters

Aruba has some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world and it boasts a myriad of marine life, such as tropical fish and sea turtles.

This makes Aruba an amazing place for snorkeling and scuba diving. Also, you can explore the Antilla, which is a 400-foot German freighter that sank near Aruba during the Second World War.

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