Hooiberg, Oranjestad
#5 among attractions in Oranjestad
Facts and practical information
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. ()
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Hooiberg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Numismatic Museum of Aruba, National Archaeological Museum Aruba, De Palm Island, Casibari Rock Formations.
MuseumNumismatic Museum of Aruba, Oranjestad
78 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oranjestad, Aruba's vibrant capital, the Numismatic Museum of Aruba offers a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of the island's monetary history. This specialized museum is a treasure trove for coin enthusiasts and history buffs alike...
Museum, Archaeological museumNational Archaeological Museum Aruba, Oranjestad
75 min walk • The National Archaeological Museum Aruba is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Oranjestad, the vibrant capital city of Aruba. This museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the island's rich historical tapestry, stretching from its earliest indigenous peoples to the...
Geologic formation, Park, View pointCasibari Rock Formations, Paradera
25 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.
Museum, Historical place, History museumFort Zoutman, Oranjestad
70 min walk • Fort Zoutman is a military fortification at Oranjestad, Aruba. Originally built in 1798 by African slaves, with materials provided by the Amerindians, who performed Statute Labour or corvée for the Dutch West India Company, it is the oldest structure on the island of Aruba, and...
Geologic formation, Park, View pointAruba Natural Bridge, Santa Cruz
77 min walk • 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. The natural arch, measuring approximately 25 feet high and 100 feet long, was the remnant of an ancient cave.
HarborPaardenbaai, Oranjestad
81 min walk • Paardenbaai or Port of Oranjestad is the main seaport for passengers in Aruba. It is located in Oranjestad and has existed since 1796.
ChurchSt. Philomena's Church, Paradera
38 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.
Museum, History museumHistorical Museum of Aruba, Oranjestad
70 min walk • The Historical Museum of Aruba is a historical museum in the city of Oranjestad in Aruba. It explains the history of the island and its inhabitants, in rural and urban areas.
MuseumProtestant Church, Oranjestad
72 min walk • The Protestant Church is a church of the Dutch Reformed and Lutheran community in Oranjestad, Aruba. The church is not an official member of any international church organisation. The old church dates from 1846. In 1950, a new church was constructed next to the old church.
Jewish synagogue open to visitorsBeth Israel Synagogue, Oranjestad
61 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.
