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Oranjestad, Aruba

Fascinating Aruba is an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in the southern Caribbean Sea. All Photos are COPYRIGHT and PROPERTY of Rafal K. Komierowski.

Aruba is a 33 km-long island of the Lesser Antilles in the southern Caribbean Sea, located 27 km north of the coast of Venezuela

Oranjestad is the historical Dutch capital city where the tall multicolored houses of Wilheminastraat combine carved wooded doors and traditional Dutch tiles with airy open galleries and sloping, Aruban-style roofs

Aruba (including Oranjestad capital city) has one of the highest rates of repeat visitors anywhere in the Caribbean

Oranjestad is also the place to shop or to browse in the marketplace for Aruban art and local handicrafts.

The tourist industry here is extremely well-organized, developed, and diversified, catering to a wide variety of different interests

Dutch architecture mixes with bright Caribbean colors on every street corner here as a reminder of the origins of this city

There are many building where you can see the Dutch or Spanish architecture. It is now a Dutch city and received its name from the Dutch royal house of Orange and became the capital city of Aruba in 1979

The port of Oranjestad, the currently main commercial harbor of Aruba

The marina of Oranjestad, Aruba

Arubans are happy to see cruisers: Arubas economy is fueled by tourists dollars,

In the past, the island became a clandestine hide-away for pirates and buccaneers who preyed on ships transporting Indian treasures back to the Old World

Mt. Hooiberg is a 168 m high (541 ft) volcanic formation on the islaf Aruba. It is located almost in the center of the island and can be seen from virtually every place....

The Casibari Rock Formations is a strange set of rocks in the middle of the island of Aruba

The Casibari Rock Formations is a strange set of rocks in the middle of the island of Aruba

Near the Casibari Rock Formation

Near the Casibari Rock Formation

A small cemetery ....Aruba is a multicultural island society, this is good place to explore past history of this island

A long, winding road lined by cross markers representing the stations of the cross ....on the way to Chapel of Alta Vista

Alta Vista Chapel, the oldest church in Aruba

Alta Vista Chapel, the oldest church in Aruba

Alta Vista Chapel, the oldest church in Aruba

Alta Vista Chapel, the oldest church in Aruba

Alta Vista Chapel, the oldest church in Aruba

Biker leaving parking lot at Alta Vista Chapel

Rather friendly...than serious.....

St. Anna Church was built in 1776, Catholic church, which is the main religion on Aruba.

Cemetery next to St. Anna Church,

-One Happy Island- this the official motto of Aruba, is plastered on each car s license plate

Yes, it is One Happy Island....

Aruba Golf Course: designed by renowned Robert Trent Jones II, situated on the scenic northwest point of Aruba

California Lighthouse....this lighthouse was named for the steamship California, which wrecked nearby on Sept 23, 1891

The California lighthouse is known for its spectacular views of the island

View from the California Lighthouse....

View from the California Lighthouse....Eagle and Palm beaches....

Divi Beach .... Arubas famous beaches on the south and west coast of the island

Divi Beach .... Arubas famous beaches on the south and west coast of the island

Divi Beach .... Arubas famous beaches on the south and west coast of the island

View of cruise ships at harbor from Divi Beach

Iguanas run wild all over the island

Iguana, Aruba

Iguana, Aruba

Iguana, Aruba

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