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California Lighthouse
The white tower on the north-west tip, with dunes and both coasts in one view.
Aruba by Jeep
Where to go in Aruba by Jeep
The places our renters take their Jeeps: the lighthouse, the ruins, Arikok and the north coast, plus the best beaches and tips for the road.
The wild side
Places to go by Jeep
With four-wheel drive you reach where a car can't.
02
Bushiribana Ruins
Stone ruins from the gold-rush days on the wild north coast.
03
The north coast
Dirt roads along the open sea, made for a Jeep.
04
Arikok National Park
Desert trails, caves and hidden coves. Entrance fee at the park gate.
05
Natural Pool
A rock pool on the rough coast inside Arikok. The road in is 4x4 only.
06
Andicuri Beach
A dirt road to a quiet bay with big waves. Look, don't swim.
Beaches and town
For a beach day
01
Eagle Beach & Palm Beach
White sand and calm water, ten minutes from Oranjestad.
02
Arashi & Boca Catalina
Bring a mask. The best easy snorkeling on the island.
03
Baby Beach
A shallow lagoon at the far south-east end. Great with kids.
04
Casibari Rocks
Giant boulders to climb, with a view across the island.
05
Oranjestad
Colourful downtown, shops, cafés and the cruise port.
A perfect day
One day by Jeep in Aruba
- Morning
- Eagle BeachFirst swim before the crowds.
- Afternoon
- Arikok or the Natural Pool4x4 on, windows down.
- Evening
- Sunset on the west coastThen dinner in town. Your rental day is 24 hours.
Good to know
On the road
- Drive on the right.
- Distances and speed limits are in kilometres.
- At roundabouts, cars already in the circle go first.
- Pack water, sunscreen and shades: the sun is strong all year.
- Close a soft top overnight and whenever it rains.
Ready to explore?
Jeeps from $250 a day. Pay at pickup.