Jamanota Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit

De Palm Island
Enjoy an outing to De Palm Island during your stay in Santa Cruz. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Conchi Natural Pool
Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.

Donkey Sanctuary
Feed, pet and learn more about these adorable creatures at this non-profit sanctuary devoted to their well-being.

Palm Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Palm Island during your travels in Santa Cruz. Discover the desert landscape while you're in the area.

Dos Playa
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dos Playa during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Arikok National Park Visitors Center
Explore the lovely green spaces of Arikok National Park Visitors Center and enjoy the snorkelling in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Atlantis Submarine Dive Aruba

Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

Aruba Jet Ski Waverunner Rental

Aruba: Horseback Ride Tour to Wariruri Beach

Aruba UTV, ATV Adventure to Beach with cliff jumping
Top hotels in Jamanota

Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Yes! Very nice. Yes to shops and shopping. Nice variety of price ranges and types of shops. The food was excellent, I'm vegan. The serversans chefs were very helpful and gave good recommendations.🙂 EVERYONE on staff was so welcoming friendly, helpful and professional. Special shout to Chris and ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
Rooms are old and need clean carpet or full upgrade
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Embassy Suites By Hilton Aruba Beach Resort
Great breakfast every am staff helpful resteraunt waiter hamilton was the best so attentive. Please tell him he is a valuable asset
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Divi Aruba All Inclusive
All the staff was friendly and helpful. The convenience of each access from our room was excellent. Excellent location, especially after having driven around the island. The food was excellent with a great choices in a wide variety.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Amazing
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino
Overall it was a great hotel, very clean and friendly stuff. However, food was tasteless and they were charging extra for their sunbeds and their papalas in their own beach which was a turn off.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jamanota

Warawara
Warawara might not have many top sights, but Donkey Sanctuary and Arikok National Park Visitors Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Macuarima
While Macuarima isn't home to many top sights, Donkey Sanctuary and Hooiberg are some notable places to visit nearby.

Angochi
Angochi might not have many top sights, but Arikok National Park Visitors Center and Donkey Sanctuary are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cas Ariba
While Cas Ariba isn't home to many top sights, Hooiberg and Donkey Sanctuary are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cadushi Largo
While Cadushi Largo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hooiberg and Aruba Ostrich Farm.

Mon Pos
While there might not be top attractions in Mon Pos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hooiberg and Aruba Ostrich Farm.

