Shaba Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 Shaba Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
Room was run down and dirty (i.e. all hard surfaces were grimey.) I ended up wiping them all down. T.V did not work, pool closing at 7pm is not ideal, and way over priced.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Excellent Property, Staff, Rooms and Beach —This was our first stay on the island and boy did we pick the right hotel. Perfect location, amazing private flamingo beach, great casino, and walking distance to a number of bars, restaurants, and shops.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Everything was very nice
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Divi Aruba All Inclusive
Staff is friendly and food is good. Its in a great location and the resort is nice.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
The room was wonderful, housekeeping staff was top notch. A lot of great service people, some not but not everyone’s having a great day. Perfect location. Not a lot of activities but great for just relaxing.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Antillas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Excellent stay
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shaba
Boegoeroei
While Boegoeroei may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eagle Beach and Aruba Aloe Museum.
Montaña
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montaña and surrounding area, you can visit Aruba Aloe Museum and The Casino at Hilton Aruba.
Tanki Flip
Though Tanki Flip may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Eagle Beach and Aruba Aloe Museum.
Washington
When in Washington, you can plan a visit to Eagle Beach and The Casino at Hilton Aruba, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sabana Liber
While Sabana Liber isn't home to many top sights, Alto Vista Chapel and Palm Beach Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bubali
You'll appreciate the beaches during your time in Bubali and you might want to plan a stop by Eagle Beach and Butterfly Farm while you're in the area.
