Aruba is 17 miles from Venezuela in South America. Aruba was a colony of Holland until 1985. The economy was subsistent on gold and oil , but now dependent on tourism. Tourists from all the over the world primarily USA, Holland and South America visit Aruba.
Aruba is only 19 mile long and 6 miles wide. We saw Aruba in less than a day. The rest of the time we spent by the pool and the beaches.
Aruba offers stark contrast from the deserts of Arikok National Park to the beautiful sandy beaches. Aruba seemingly escapes the hurriacanes every year, and the only tell tale sign during the huricane season is the wind gales rushing through the island and causing dust storms.
All over the island you can spot the Aloe Vera plant (not indigenous) – Aruba is now the world’s largest explorer.
We checked out the Guadirikiri Cave famous for dark chambers that are illuminated by sunshine streaming through. Peer up and you see many bats resting in the cooler inner recesses of the cave.
The Fontein cave has drawings of Arawak Indians on the ceiling.
Don’t miss the Huliba cave – also called the tunnel of love due to the heart shaped entrance.
The old stone California lighthouse stands as a silent sentry in the area known as "Hudishibana," near the island's northwestern tip. The lighthouse is named for the U.S ship - the California - which sunk about two years previous to its construction in 1910.
