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Just a few hundred yards past Aruba's Baby Beach—famous for its soft sands and shallow clear waters—is nearly mile long expanse of low, rolling dunes coated in crosses. The crucifixes and other items stuck in the sand are meant to memorialize pets that have passed on and were buried at the Aruba Pet Cemetery.
In the 1920s, many workers were brought to the island to man the new Lago oil refinery. These men started the trend of using the dunes as a pet cemetery, with the tradition continuing on to this day. Visitors will see all manner of memorials to beloved and departed pets, including formal headstones, candles, and wreaths — as well as simple handmade crosses weathered by time.
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Access the area via the dirt road that veers east off the paved road at the edge of the Baby Beach parking lot. Follow the dirt road for just a few hundred yards and you cannot miss the cemetery along your right, on the ocean side. Parking is open and free of charge. Be careful on the beach, as it is not monitored and is not advisable to swim or snorkel due to the strong currents moving along the southern end of the island.
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April 30, 2025
Sources
- https://www.change.org/p/prime-minister-of-aruba-mr-mike-eman-stop-the-relocation-of-the-aruba-seroe-colorado-pet-cemetery
- https://tripbucket.com/dreams/dream/visit-arubas-pet-cemetery-aruba/
- https://www.travelwithmitsugirly.com/pet-cemetary
- https://www.outdoorproject.com/united-states/pet-cemetery-beach
