What it's like
Hooiberg, also called Haystack Mountain, is a conical hill in the center of Aruba. It rises 165 meters out of an otherwise flat island, which is why it is so easy to spot from a distance. Its shape stands apart from the rock formations and scrub around it.
A visit is a climb of 561 steps to the top. The reward is a wide view over the island, and on a cool, clear day it can take in the coast of Venezuela. The Casibari and Ayo rock formations lie nearby, inland, so a day in the center can take in both.
Good to know
- The climb is 561 steps, so wear sensible shoes and take it at your own pace.
- The view reaches Venezuela's coast only on a cool, clear day.
- Hooiberg is inland, so plan your return to the port with some margin.
Hooiberg
Hooiberg is a conical hill in the center of Aruba, rising 165 meters above the flat land. Visitors climb 561 steps to the top for wide views over the island.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Casibari and Ayo Rock Formations
Casibari and Ayo are clusters of giant boulders inland in Aruba, near Hooiberg. Visitors climb the rocks and paved paths lead to the tops for views across the island.
Natural Pool
Conchi, also called the Natural Pool or Cura di Tortuga, is a small saltwater tide pool on Aruba's wild north coast. You reach it inside Arikok National Park, across rough volcanic rock.
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park is Aruba's large wild reserve, covering about a fifth of the island on the rugged east side. Its dry trails, caves, old gold ruins and limestone cliffs make it the place for hiking and wildlife on land.
Eagle Beach
Eagle Beach is a long, wide stretch of soft white sand on Aruba's west coast, with wind-bent fofoti trees, palapas and calm water for swimming. It is one of the island's best-known beaches.
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