If you feel like taking a break from the water, the nature trails around Mangel Halto and Spanish Lagoon offer a completely different way to explore the area. It’s slower, quieter, and gives you a chance to notice details you’d normally miss. These trails are not heavily developed or crowded. In fact, that’s part of […]


When people think about Aruba, bird watching is usually not the first thing that comes to mind. But if you spend a bit of time around Spanish Lagoon and the mangrove areas near Mangel Halto, you’ll quickly realize how much wildlife is actually here. This part of the island offers one of the best environments […]

If you want to experience a different side of Aruba — something quieter, closer to nature, and far from crowded beaches — mangrove kayaking is one of the best things you can do. The area around Spanish Lagoon is perfect for this. The water is calm, protected, and easy to navigate, even if you’ve never […]

Spanish Lagoon, or Spaans Lagoen as locals call it, is one of those places in Aruba that feels completely different from the beaches most visitors come for. It’s quieter, greener, and more about nature than sunbathing. Located just a few minutes from Mangel Halto, this lagoon is surrounded by dense mangroves that create a calm, […]
