Aruba Natural Bridge, Santa Cruz

Name: Aruba Natural Bridge
Address: Windward Coast, Santa Cruz, Aruba
Telephone: +297 522 4592

#1 among attractions in Santa Cruz

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The Aruba Natural Bridge was a tourist attraction in Arikok National Park, Aruba that was formed naturally out of coral limestone. It collapsed on 2 September 2005. ()

Local name: Natural Bridge Elevation: 26 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 12°32'28"N, 69°57'30"W

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Windward CoastSanta Cruz Aruba

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+297 522 4592

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Aruba Natural Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: De Palm Island, Alto Vista Chapel, Casibari Rock Formations, St. Philomena's Church.

5.3 miS
12°28'9"N • 69°59'3"W
De Palm Island, Palm Island
134 min walk • Watersports, Island, Park
4.3 miNW
Humble house of worship rebuilt in 1952
Alto Vista Chapel, Noord
110 min walk • Alto Vista Chapel is a small Catholic chapel also known as "Pilgrims Church" that stands on the hills above the north shore of the sea and to the northeast of the town of Noord, on the island of Aruba, 27 km north of the coast of Venezuela.
2.7 miW
Geologic formation, Park, View point
Casibari Rock Formations, Paradera
68 min walk • The Casibari Rock Formation is located on the island of Aruba, towards the center of the island north of the Hooiberg. The formation is a tourist attraction, similar to the Ayo Rock Formations. The rocks in the formation are composed of quartz diorite.
3.1 miW
Church
St. Philomena's Church, Paradera
80 min walk • The St. Philomena's Church is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church located in the town of Paradera, on the Caribbean island of Aruba, an autonomous country in the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Lesser Antilles.
3 miSW
Volcanic peak with island and sea views
Hooiberg, Oranjestad
77 min walk • Hooiberg is a 165 m high volcanic formation on the island of Aruba. It is located almost in the center of the island and can be seen from virtually anywhere on the island. The Dutch word hooiberg, literally translates into haystack in English, as the landform is said to resemble a stack of hay.
5.1 miW
Church
St Ann's Church, Noord
131 min walk • St Ann's Church is a Roman Catholic Church located along the northern portion of Aruba island within the Catholic Diocese of Willemstad. Although rebuilt several times, the church traces its history back to 1776. It temporarily closed for repairs due to damage in 2011 and has since reopened.
3.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Jamanota, Santa Cruz
100 min walk • Mount Jamanota is at 188 meters the highest point on the island of Aruba and is visible from the entire island. It is located within the Arikok National Park. Wild goats, Aruba Rattlesnake and donkeys roam free on the mountain.
5.2 miW
Jewish synagogue open to visitors
Beth Israel Synagogue, Oranjestad
134 min walk • Beth Israel Synagogue is the synagogue of the Aruban Jewish community, located in Oranjestad, Aruba. Beth Israel Synagogue is an independent congregation with a liberal style similar to Reform Judaism or Conservative Judaism.
5.3 miW
Museum
Aloe Museum, Oranjestad
136 min walk • The Aloe Museum is a museum in Aruba. A tour of the museum and factory provides insight into the Aruba aloe production process, along with the 160-year history of aloe cultivation in Aruba. The factory holds complimentary tour guides in languages ranging from English, Dutch, Spanish and Papiamento every 15 minutes.
5.1 miW
Library
National Library of Aruba, Oranjestad
131 min walk • The National Library of Aruba is the main library of Aruba. It is located in Oranjestad and holds more than 100,000 volumes. BNA serves as both the national and the public library of Aruba.
2.3 miSE
Geologic formation, Body of water
Natural Pool
59 min walk • The Natural Pool, also known as "conchi" or "Cura di Tortuga", is a natural pool of water located in a very remote area in east Aruba. It is formed by rock and volcanic stone circles. The rugged terrain surrounding the pool makes it accessible only by four-wheel drive, all-terrain vehicles, horseback, or on foot.