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Alto Vista Chapel
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-01 02:01:51
Alto Vista Chapel is a small Catholic chapel also known as "Pilgrims Church" that stands on the hills above the north shore of the sea and to the northeast of the town of Noord, on the island of Aruba, 27 km north of the coast of Venezuela. The church painted on the outside in stark bright yellow colour makes it a conspicuous religious monument for people to visit. The present Chapel of Alto Vista was completed in 1952 and stands in the same location as the original chapel, that was built by Domingo Silvestre, the Venezuelan missionary from Santa Ana de Coro, Venezuela, in 1750.]]>

Alto Vista Chapel
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-01 02:01:51
Alto Vista Chapel is a small Catholic chapel also known as "Pilgrims Church" that stands on the hills above the north shore of the sea and to the northeast of the town of Noord, on the island of Aruba, 27 km north of the coast of Venezuela. The church painted on the outside in stark bright yellow colour makes it a conspicuous religious monument for people to visit. The present Chapel of Alto Vista was completed in 1952 and stands in the same location as the original chapel, that was built by Domingo Silvestre, the Venezuelan missionary from Santa Ana de Coro, Venezuela, in 1750.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alto-vista-chapel/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alto-vista-chapel/ Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:01:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alto-vista-chapel/ 12.57573800 -70.01065500

Marriott's Aruba Surf Club
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-11-17 19:28:34
By Robert Coleman & Partners]]>

Marriott's Aruba Surf Club
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-11-17 19:28:34
By Robert Coleman & Partners]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marriotts-aruba-surf-club/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marriotts-aruba-surf-club/ Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:28:34 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marriotts-aruba-surf-club/ 12.58108900 -70.04331400

Mount Jamanota (highest point of Aruba)
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-03-22 18:43:29
Mount Jamanota (188 m) (620 ft) is the highest point on the island of Aruba and is visible from the entire island. Wild goats and donkeys roam free on the mountain. The panorama from its summit includes Frenchman's Pass on the south coast, where Indians defended their island against the French. The area is known for its wild parakeets.]]>

Mount Jamanota (highest point of Aruba)
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-03-22 18:43:29
Mount Jamanota (188 m) (620 ft) is the highest point on the island of Aruba and is visible from the entire island. Wild goats and donkeys roam free on the mountain. The panorama from its summit includes Frenchman's Pass on the south coast, where Indians defended their island against the French. The area is known for its wild parakeets.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-jamanota-highest-point-of-aruba/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-jamanota-highest-point-of-aruba/ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:43:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-jamanota-highest-point-of-aruba/ 12.48749000 -69.94068100

California Lighthouse
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-12-26 07:34:03]]>

California Lighthouse
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-12-26 07:34:03]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/california-lighthouse/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/california-lighthouse/ Sun, 26 Dec 2010 07:34:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/california-lighthouse/ 12.61363100 -70.05118600

Fort Zoutman
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-12-26 07:07:45
Fort Zoutman is a military fortification at Oranjestad, Aruba. Built in 1798 by the Dutch army, it is the oldest structure on the island of Aruba. The Willem III Tower was added to the west side of the fort in 1868. The fort and tower were restored and re-opened in 1983 as the Historical Museum of Aruba.

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Fort Zoutman
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-12-26 07:07:45
Fort Zoutman is a military fortification at Oranjestad, Aruba. Built in 1798 by the Dutch army, it is the oldest structure on the island of Aruba. The Willem III Tower was added to the west side of the fort in 1868. The fort and tower were restored and re-opened in 1983 as the Historical Museum of Aruba.

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Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:41:31
In the 1400's and 1500's, adventurers traveled throughout the Caribbean in search of wealth and treasures. According to legend, one of these treasure islands was named "Oro Ruba," which means "red gold." Now known as Aruba, a colorful history of gold prospectors has shaped the island's history. Today, remnants of this history can still be experienced.

Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins - On the northern coast, midway down the island, sits the abandoned gold mill that once processed ore from mines in the nearby hills during Aruba's gold rush of the nineteenth century. In 1824, gold was finally discovered in Aruba, and eventually, the industry produced more than 3 million pounds of gold.
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Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:41:31
In the 1400's and 1500's, adventurers traveled throughout the Caribbean in search of wealth and treasures. According to legend, one of these treasure islands was named "Oro Ruba," which means "red gold." Now known as Aruba, a colorful history of gold prospectors has shaped the island's history. Today, remnants of this history can still be experienced.

Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins - On the northern coast, midway down the island, sits the abandoned gold mill that once processed ore from mines in the nearby hills during Aruba's gold rush of the nineteenth century. In 1824, gold was finally discovered in Aruba, and eventually, the industry produced more than 3 million pounds of gold.
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Ostrich Farm
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:38:24]]>

Ostrich Farm
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By: kjfitz
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Hard Rock Cafe (Aruba)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:35:40]]>

Hard Rock Cafe (Aruba)
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By: kjfitz
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Museo Arqueologico Nacional
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:30:43]]>

Museo Arqueologico Nacional
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:30:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/museo-arqueologico-nacional/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/museo-arqueologico-nacional/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:30:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/museo-arqueologico-nacional/ 12.52090100 -70.03818800

Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:25:58]]>

Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:25:58]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-caribbean-cruise-ship-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-caribbean-cruise-ship-3/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:25:58 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-caribbean-cruise-ship-3/ 12.51908600 -70.04248700

Seaport Marina Heliport
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:24:45]]>

Seaport Marina Heliport
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:24:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/seaport-marina-heliport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/seaport-marina-heliport/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:24:45 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/seaport-marina-heliport/ 12.51691300 -70.03856100

TeleAruba / P4A-TV
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:20:29
P4A-TV, also known as Telearuba, is a television station that broadcasts on NTSC channel 13 in Aruba with an effective radiated power of 3456 watts. The station was founded on September 29, 1963 on channel to offer local programming, but received interference from a station in Venezuela, also on channel 12, and was given permission to move to channel 13 later on. The station also received some technical assistance from Tele Curaçao (PJC-TV), which had also set up a relay transmitter in Aruba. The station converted to colour broadcasts in 1973.]]>

TeleAruba / P4A-TV
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:20:29
P4A-TV, also known as Telearuba, is a television station that broadcasts on NTSC channel 13 in Aruba with an effective radiated power of 3456 watts. The station was founded on September 29, 1963 on channel to offer local programming, but received interference from a station in Venezuela, also on channel 12, and was given permission to move to channel 13 later on. The station also received some technical assistance from Tele Curaçao (PJC-TV), which had also set up a relay transmitter in Aruba. The station converted to colour broadcasts in 1973.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/telearuba-p4a-tv/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/telearuba-p4a-tv/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:20:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/telearuba-p4a-tv/ 12.47299200 -69.97375800

3e Mariniersbataljon Netherlands Marine Corps base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:13:56
The Korps Mariniers is the marine corps and amphibious infantry component of the Royal Netherlands Navy. It is trained to operate anywhere in the world in all environments, under any condition and circumstance, as a rapid reaction force. The Korps Mariniers can be deployed to a given location within 48 hours. Their motto is Qua Patet Orbis ("As Far As The World Extends").]]>

3e Mariniersbataljon Netherlands Marine Corps base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:13:56
The Korps Mariniers is the marine corps and amphibious infantry component of the Royal Netherlands Navy. It is trained to operate anywhere in the world in all environments, under any condition and circumstance, as a rapid reaction force. The Korps Mariniers can be deployed to a given location within 48 hours. Their motto is Qua Patet Orbis ("As Far As The World Extends").]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/3e-mariniersbataljon-netherlands-marine-corps-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/3e-mariniersbataljon-netherlands-marine-corps-base/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:13:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/3e-mariniersbataljon-netherlands-marine-corps-base/ 12.44181500 -69.93764500

Valero Oil Refinery
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:09:49
Purchased in 2004 by Valero, the Aruba Refinery has been through significant upgrades since it was re-commissioned in the early 1990s. The Aruba refinery processes lower-cost heavy sour crude oil and produces a high yield of finished distillate products and valuable intermediate feedstocks that can be marketed in the U.S. Gulf Coast, Florida, the New York Harbor, the Caribbean, South America and Europe]]>

Valero Oil Refinery
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:09:49
Purchased in 2004 by Valero, the Aruba Refinery has been through significant upgrades since it was re-commissioned in the early 1990s. The Aruba refinery processes lower-cost heavy sour crude oil and produces a high yield of finished distillate products and valuable intermediate feedstocks that can be marketed in the U.S. Gulf Coast, Florida, the New York Harbor, the Caribbean, South America and Europe]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/valero-oil-refinery/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/valero-oil-refinery/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:09:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/valero-oil-refinery/ 12.43022700 -69.90010500

Trinidad Stadium
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:06:54
Guillermo Prospero Trinidad Stadium (officially known as Complejo Deportivo Guillermo Prospero Trinidad) is a multi-purpose stadium in Oranjestad, Aruba. It is Aruba's National Stadium, named after Guillermo Trinidad, a politician from the same neighbourhood (Dakota). Originally the Stadium was named after former Dutch Queen Wilhelmina, but the name was changed in 1994 after the renovations were completed. The stadium hosts soccer matches and also track and field competitions. It has a capacity of approximately 5,000 spectators. Sinbad performed his HBO comedy special "Nothin' but the Funk" here in 1998.]]>

Trinidad Stadium
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:06:54
Guillermo Prospero Trinidad Stadium (officially known as Complejo Deportivo Guillermo Prospero Trinidad) is a multi-purpose stadium in Oranjestad, Aruba. It is Aruba's National Stadium, named after Guillermo Trinidad, a politician from the same neighbourhood (Dakota). Originally the Stadium was named after former Dutch Queen Wilhelmina, but the name was changed in 1994 after the renovations were completed. The stadium hosts soccer matches and also track and field competitions. It has a capacity of approximately 5,000 spectators. Sinbad performed his HBO comedy special "Nothin' but the Funk" here in 1998.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trinidad-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trinidad-stadium/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:06:54 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trinidad-stadium/ 12.51315800 -70.02398300

2005-05-30 Place of disappearance Natalee Holloway
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By: DonMartini
@ 2008-02-01 07:58:21
Natalee Ann Holloway (born October 21, 1986), an American student from Mountain Brook, Alabama, disappeared on May 30, 2005 at Fisherman's Huts during a high school graduation trip in Aruba. The disappearance generated a media sensation in the United States and Aruba and sparked considerable interest in the Netherlands.

Holloway's disappearance was first discovered by her classmates, who were in Aruba celebrating their graduation from Mountain Brook High School, when she did not arrive at the airport for her return flight. Holloway was last known to have been seen outside of Carlos'n Charlie's, a local restaurant, with Joran van der Sloot and brothers Deepak and Satish Kalpoe, but the three men denied knowing what happened to her, stating that they had dropped Holloway off at a Holiday Inn where she was staying. Van der Sloot was arrested twice on suspicion of involvement in her disappearance and the Kalpoes were also arrested three times each, and each was released each time due to lack of evidence.

Aruban investigators conducted an extensive search of the island for Holloway, with the help of thousands of volunteers. FBI agents also participated in the search, as did fifty Dutch soldiers and specially equipped Dutch F-16s. The searches were without result, and Holloway remains officially missing to this day, although according to Aruban authorities she is most likely dead.

On January 31st, 2008 the Dutch crime-reporter Peter R. de Vries claimed to have solved the case. See http://www.peterrdevries.com/.
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2005-05-30 Place of disappearance Natalee Holloway
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By: DonMartini
@ 2008-02-01 07:58:21
Natalee Ann Holloway (born October 21, 1986), an American student from Mountain Brook, Alabama, disappeared on May 30, 2005 at Fisherman's Huts during a high school graduation trip in Aruba. The disappearance generated a media sensation in the United States and Aruba and sparked considerable interest in the Netherlands.

Holloway's disappearance was first discovered by her classmates, who were in Aruba celebrating their graduation from Mountain Brook High School, when she did not arrive at the airport for her return flight. Holloway was last known to have been seen outside of Carlos'n Charlie's, a local restaurant, with Joran van der Sloot and brothers Deepak and Satish Kalpoe, but the three men denied knowing what happened to her, stating that they had dropped Holloway off at a Holiday Inn where she was staying. Van der Sloot was arrested twice on suspicion of involvement in her disappearance and the Kalpoes were also arrested three times each, and each was released each time due to lack of evidence.

Aruban investigators conducted an extensive search of the island for Holloway, with the help of thousands of volunteers. FBI agents also participated in the search, as did fifty Dutch soldiers and specially equipped Dutch F-16s. The searches were without result, and Holloway remains officially missing to this day, although according to Aruban authorities she is most likely dead.

On January 31st, 2008 the Dutch crime-reporter Peter R. de Vries claimed to have solved the case. See http://www.peterrdevries.com/.
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Shipwreck - Aruba
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By: scalpod
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Shipwreck - Aruba
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By: scalpod
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Aruba's Natural Bridge
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By: marttijn
@ 2005-12-30 07:15:23
Aruba's Natural Bridge]]>

Aruba's Natural Bridge
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By: marttijn
@ 2005-12-30 07:15:23
Aruba's Natural Bridge]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/arubas-natural-bridge/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/arubas-natural-bridge/ Fri, 30 Dec 2005 07:15:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/arubas-natural-bridge/ 12.54119371 -69.95859375

Aeropuerto Internacional Reina Beatrix (AUA)
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By: AlbinoFlea
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Aeropuerto Internacional Reina Beatrix (AUA)
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-08-31 08:01:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aeropuerto-internacional-reina-beatrix-aua/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aeropuerto-internacional-reina-beatrix-aua/ Wed, 31 Aug 2005 08:01:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aeropuerto-internacional-reina-beatrix-aua/ 12.50278300 -70.00780100

Aruba
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By: happenstance
@ 2005-07-05 17:02:14
Island in the Netherlands Antilles off the northern coast of Venezuela]]>

Aruba
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By: happenstance
@ 2005-07-05 17:02:14
Island in the Netherlands Antilles off the northern coast of Venezuela]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aruba/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aruba/ Tue, 05 Jul 2005 17:02:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aruba/ 12.50793500 -69.96711700