Aruba- a Tale of Nature’s Allure

Aruba located in the west of Lesser Antilles in the Southern Caribbean Sea that extends to 17 kilometers north of the coast of the Venezuela. The island along with Bonaire and Curacao, it forms a group that is widely known as the ABC islands. Aruba- a colony of the Netherlands is popular for its eclectic landscapes and plethoric allure. Collectively Aruba with other Dutch islands in the Caribbean Sea, are often called the Netherland Antilles or the Dutch Caribbean.

It is true that one part of the island is dry and deserted but the other half hosts some of the mystic tourist places of the world including some National Parks and serene beaches. Some of the popular tourist attractions of Aruba are:

• Boca Prins
• Cunucu Arikok
• Fontein Cave
• Guadirikiri Cave
• Natural Pool (Conchi)
• Ayo Rock Formations
• Bubali Bird Sanctuary
• Casibari Rock Formations
• Hooiberg (Haystack)

The above listed places are a part of the serene Arikok National Park. However, the place is bliss to those who love beaches and seas. Eagle Beach is the most famous and longest beach of the island country.

Being populated with over 100,000 inhabitants, some of the major cities of the island country include:

• Oranjestad
• Paradera
• Noord
• San Nicolas
• Savaneta
• Santa Cruz

Being inhibited by some of the deadly fauna of the globe, Aruba is the home to the endemic Rattle Snake. Critically endangered, it is estimated that there are less than 250 Aruba Rattle Snakes that survives.

Aruba has a tropical semi arid climate. The monthly temperature varies from 26.7° C to 29.2° C moderated by the constant trade winds from the Atlantic. Aruba is also popular for its serenading water parks! The artificial water parks in Aruba are one of the salient features that spice up the popularity of the island.