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7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Aruba

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Santa Cruz, Aruba

Donkey Sanctuary Aruba

A safe place for the wild donkeys of a hot vacation destination.
Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins

Noord, Aruba

Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins

The remnants of an abandoned, 19th-century gold mill along Aruba's rugged northeastern coast.
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Santa Cruz, Aruba

Ayo Rock Formations

The Ayo Rock Formations stand out on the island of Aruba as a unique arrangement of giant boulders with interesting crawl spaces to explore.
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Aloe Museum and Factory

See how aloe goes from field to store and discover the history of aloe cultivation in the Caribbean.
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San Nicolas, Aruba

Santana di Cacho (Pet Cemetery)

A sprawling beachfront burial ground for Aruba's departed pets.

Noord, Aruba

Alto Vista Chapel

Aruba’s first chapel.
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San Nicolas, Aruba

Red Anchor Memorial

This 15-foot red anchor sits on a rise overlooking the sea lanes of eastern Aruba.
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