Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

What you will visit:
UTV Vehicle Adventure:
Because of the often rocky surfaces, uneven roads and narrows paths, this UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) excursion is not recommended for children under twelve or those over 350 pounds. It's also a good idea to wear comfortable clothes and use sun block and insect repellent. Remember to bring a camera to capture all the fantastic sights.

Alto Vista Chapel
A winding road dotted with crosses brings you to the top of a hill on Aruba's north shore, where this brightly painted, yellow chapel stands proudly. In the early 18th century, Catholic Indians settled in the area. The original chapel was built by an Indian from Santa Ana de Coro, Venezuela, in 1750. The present chapel was completed in 1952 and is also known as Pilgrims Church.

Bushiribana Gold Mine Ruins
In the 1400s and 1500s, adventurers traveled the waters of the Caribbean in search of treasures. Legend tells that one island, named "Oro Ruba," which translates to "red gold," is now the island of Aruba. A lively history of gold prospectors has shaped Aruba's heritage. These historic gold mines, believed by the Spanish in 1499 to hold great hoards of gold, were soon abandoned when very little of this precious metal was found. They should have waited about 300 years. In 1824, gold was discovered near a pirate hideaway called Bushiribana. A large smelting plant was built in 1872, and for the next 10 years, it was used to extract gold until it was depleted. Today, the crumbling plant looks almost medieval in its dilapidated appearance.

California Lighthouse
Named after the steamship California, which sank off the coast of Aruba, this iconic stone lighthouse, built in 1910, offers picture-postcard views of the expansive coastline.

What you will see along the way:
Ayo Rocks
The Ayo rock formations are towering stone figures laid out in a tranquil setting. The earliest settlers on the island were the Arawak people, and they would visit these formations to hear thunderstorms as they approached. They carved petroglyphs into these rocks, and these 1,500-year-old Indian drawings can be viewed in this quiet setting.