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.
Butterfly Farm
Encounter some of the world’s prettiest and most delicate creatures at this fascinating tropical garden.
Alto Vista Chapel
Light a candle at this small chapel, which has a remote hillside setting that affords lovely views of the surrounding area.
Activities
Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar
Atlantis Submarine Dive Aruba
Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise Aboard The Dolphin Catamaran
Aruba: Horseback Ride Tour to Wariruri Beach
Natural Pool & Indian Cave Safari by Jeep
Noord: Arikok National Park Jeep Tour with Baby Beach Visit
Our pick of the best Esmeralda Hotel Deals
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Overcrowded and under staffed
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Staff was happy, helpful, and efficient.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Divi Aruba All Inclusive
Clean rooms, except for sinks, should be light color rather gross. very friendly staff in housekeeping, front information and buffet. Was not so happy that People from every other places were taking loungers and space that were not part of Divi. Spoke to security woman was helpful. Second time here ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
The entire resort was clean. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino
Beautiful location, liked the rooms, food was slightly more limited than some resorts but we went off alot and ate food at all the local places, which was great (so many options walking distance and we traveled with young kids), casino was off to the side inside the resort so wasn't overpowering ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Antillas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Amazing
Reviewed on 20 Feb 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 Boca Catalina 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 Boca Catalina 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, Palm Beach Plaza and Stellaris Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.
