If You Wonder What to Do in Aruba
Explore the Best Options for You
Perched directly on Eagle Beach, one of the most beautiful and intimate beaches in Aruba, Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa offers easy access to a diverse array of attractions, from watersports and golf to cultural destinations, breathtaking landmarks, family-friendly destinations and more.
Located just 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela, Aruba is a small and spectacularly beautiful Dutch island with more sunny days than any neighboring Caribbean isle. Beyond its sparkling beaches and turquoise waters, visitors discover surprisingly diverse terrain, including stands of cacti, rock formations, fields of aloe vera and the island's famous dvi-divi trees.
Whether you’re ready to relax and recharge, pursue heart-pounding adventure or delve into Aruba’s culture, cuisine and history, you’ll find enriching experiences, stunning beauty and warm, friendly locals at every turn. Aruba is the perfect island getaway for kicking back on the beach, relaxing, recharging and reconnecting with family and friends, but it’s equally well-suited for those who crave adventure and outdoor recreation. From off-roading on rugged, windswept hills to the best Caribbean wreck diving, there are plenty of high-octane adventures all around Aruba.
For help with planning what to do during your stay in Aruba, our resort concierge staff is delighted to recommend and arrange activities on your behalf. Or you can simply rent a car at the TopDrive Car Rental desk conveniently located in the lobby and head out to explore the island at your pace.
Etnia Nativa Art Gallery
Have a unique and local experience at our Etnia Nativa Art Gallery & Museum, and visit us for a daily one hour tour. The gallery receives guests only by appointment so please make reservations in advance with our concierge desk.
Aloe Museum
Learn all about Aruba’s top agricultural crop at the Aloe Museum, which features an exhibit and artifacts, as well as guided tours of the ultra-modern Aruba Aloe factory, the oldest Aloe company in the world.
Butterfly Farm
Take a guided tour of this tropical garden filled with butterflies from around the world, plus exotic flowers and lush tropical plants.
Donkey Sanctuary
A sanctuary dedicated to saving Aruba’s wild donkeys, whose numbers once dwindled to just 20, the Donkey Sanctuary is a safe haven for more than 130 donkeys, each individually named.
Aruba Natural Bridge
This famous attraction, formed naturally out of coral limestone, collapsed in 2005 but continues to draw visitors, who also enjoy seeing the adjacent (and intact) Baby Natural Bridge.
Alto Vista Church
This tiny Catholic chapel overlooking the sea is considered the island’s oldest church. Open daily, it is located on the exact site at the original chapel built in 1750.
California Lighthouse
A beloved landmark, the 1910 lighthouse is perched high on an expanse overlooking Aruba’s west coast and offers stunning 360-degree views of the island.
Aruba Ostrich Farm
Take a guided tour of this unique farm for ostriches and emus and learn more about their behavior and instincts. Tours are offered daily.
Arikok National Park
Geologically diverse, Arikok National Park spans nearly 8000 acres and features rugged terrain, desert hills with cacti, wind-swept coastline and protected flora and fauna.
Eagle Beach
The widest (and most wonderful) beach on Aruba! Located directly in front of Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa, Eagle Beach is a breathtaking stretch of radiant white sand jutting out at the island’s westernmost point.
Fun in the Aruban Sun
Aruba is a perfect island getaway for kicking back on the beach, relaxing, recharging and reconnecting with family and friends, but it’s equally well suited for those who crave adventure and outdoor recreation.
