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Bon Bini Festival |
| Each Tuesday evening there's a festive celebration to welcome the in-coming tourists to the isle of Aruba. A melange of folklore, dancing, food and local craft displays. Addr: Fort Zoutman's Museum courtyard, Oranjestad. Fort . |
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Zoutman |
| A fortress built in 1796 protected the island against the British invasion of 1799. The museum houses Indian artifacts and sketches of the Dutch settlements. Addr: Oranjestad Ph: 2978-26099. |
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Museo Archeologico |
| Indian farm artifacts, domestic tools and 200 year old skeletons. Addr: Zoutmanstr 1 Ph: 2978-28979. |
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Numismatic Museum |
| Coins and paper money collected from across the globe. Addr: Iraussquilnplein 2-A, Oranjestad Ph: 2978-28831. |
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Fontein and Guadirikiri
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| Fontein's ancient Amerindian drawings, Guadirikiri's bats and Huliba's underground passage offer the rugged explorer hours of excitement. Addr: Northwest of San Nicolas. |
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Tunnel of Love |
| Explore the sculpted rock formations on a guided tour of this enchanting natural resource. Addr: Near Fontein and Guadirikiri Caves. |
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Bushiribana Gold Mine |
| Serene bird sanctuary (and lovely picnic spot), favored by a wide range of colorful parrots. Add: East off of L.G. Smith Blvd. |
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San Nicolas |
| Once a busy seaport and Aruba's oldest village. The Festival of Sanifesta is held on the last Thursday of every month. Addr: East coast of the island.
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Malmonk Beach |
| Considered by aficionados to be the island's premier beach for shell hunting and snorkeling. Addr: West of Palm Beach. |
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Divi Divi Trees |
| Scattered throughout the island, branches flow at a 90¡ angle to the trunk due to the southwesterly winds. Don't transplant well. |
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