Esmeralda Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Esmeralda
Popular places to visit
Eagle Beach
Spot fish swimming in the crystal-clear waters, look for turtle nests on the shore and photograph Aruba’s famous windswept divi-divi trees.
Palm Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Palm Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Noord. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Arashi Beach
Take shade under the palapa huts of this small yet uncrowded strip of sand, where there are snorkeling opportunities suitable for all skill levels.
Boca Catalina Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Boca Catalina Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Noord. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Malmok Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Malmok Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Noord. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Butterfly Farm
Encounter some of the world’s prettiest and most delicate creatures at this fascinating tropical garden.
Activities
Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar
Atlantis Submarine Dive Aruba
2-Seater UTV Island Tour in Aruba
Noord: Arikok National Park Jeep Tour with Baby Beach Visit
Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise Aboard The Dolphin Catamaran
Aruba 2-Seater UTV Tour Adventure with Kini Kini
Our pick of the best Esmeralda Hotel Deals
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
"The moment we arrived to the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort it was nothing but complete attention from the staff. The room was pristine. Plenty of shops on property and nearby. The setting of the pool & bar were amazing overlooking the Caribbean Sea. All staff were friendly and helpful. The ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
"if you're part of all inclusive package reserve your reservations restaurants before you check in up to 48 hours before you check in as long as you're booked already. You're gonna need the reservations. Some places don't open until 5 PM lunch is only available one or two places. Order more than one ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort
"This property is not tourist friendly. They speak very little English and they are not helpful. Also, during check in, they gave me no clear directions to where my room was and gave me key cards that don’t work. When asking the towel ppl to call for a shuttle, they did not understand what I was saying ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino
"Excellent clean and organized facility. Staff will do whatever it takes to make you happy. Landscape is amazing. Service😀 on the beach is beyond the expectation with ice food service and organized Palapa service."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Divi Aruba All Inclusive
"Amazing resort, great service, excellent food. I would recommend 100%"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Embassy Suites By Hilton Aruba Beach Resort
"Verdade good pool and staff"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Esmeralda
Malmok
Malmok is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tierra del Sol Golf Course and Malmok Beach.
Westpunt
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westpunt and surrounding area, you can visit Tierra del Sol Golf Course and Malmok Beach.
Opal
Though Opal may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palm Beach and Stellaris Casino.
Bakval
Bakval might not have many top sights, but Stellaris Casino and Palm Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Boroncana
While Boroncana isn't home to many top sights, Stellaris Casino and Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba are some notable places to visit nearby.
Saliña Cerca
While Saliña Cerca isn't home to many top sights, Stellaris Casino and Hyatt Regency Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.
