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.
Tierra del Sol Golf Course
Play a round of golf in Noord at Tierra del Sol Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as snorkelling. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Butterfly Farm
Encounter some of the world’s prettiest and most delicate creatures at this fascinating tropical garden.
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.
Activities
BBQ Sailing Experience to Boca Catalina
Aruba Ecological Horseback Ride
Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar
Aruba 2-Seater UTV Tour Adventure with Kini Kini
Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba
Our pick of the best Esmeralda Hotel Deals
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Clean room, well supplied with essentials and nice shower and bathroom. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Amenties were sufficient without being extravagant.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
We stayed there as part of our honeymoon and it was such an amazing location to explore Oranjstad. We love the hotel, the upgraded penthouse floors at ocean suites and the daily boat rides to Renaissance island. I would recommend anyone to stay here if visiting Aruba!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Palace Antillas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Great resort, great food, friendly staff and relaxing walks on the boardwalk. We would stay here again!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Divi Aruba All Inclusive
Carlos in the buffet was exceptional
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
Rooms were clean
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Palace Aruba - All Inclusive
The hotel was generally very good! Pros: 1. Beach front location, beautiful and very convenient. 2. Walkable to access to the local restaurants and shopping stores. 3. Food and beverage were excellent. The food was generally very delicious, and as an all-inclusive hotel, the quality of the alcoholic ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Esmeralda
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.
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.
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.
