Esmeralda Travel Guide
Noord
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar
Atlantis Submarine Dive Aruba
Aruba UTV, ATV Adventure to Beach with cliff jumping
2-Seater UTV Island Tour in Aruba
Aruba: Horseback Ride Tour to Wariruri Beach
Top hotels in Esmeralda
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Very good located , nice place . Shud explain to customers that the flamingo beach IS NOT CLOSE TO THE BEACH. As is not a bech front hotel. But it is very clase and nice place close toneverything
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
Amazing hotel, pools, and views!!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites By Hilton Aruba Beach Resort
Hotel was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. We would definitely visit again.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Divi Aruba All Inclusive
We really enjoyed our stay at Divi Aruba. The food was great with several different restaurants available, bar service was great, and the beach is beautiful.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Very friendly and helpful staff!
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino
The Hyatt wins on atmosphere, the grounds, pool, and beach are stunning and clearly a step above the Marriott Stellaris where I stayed the week before. The outdoor experience alone feels worth it, and the common areas carry that same upscale energy throughout. But the rooms don’t match. The bathroom ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 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, Palm Beach Plaza and Stellaris Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.
