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Savaneta

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Savaneta

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"Located in the southeastern corner of the island, Savaneta was Aruba ’s first settlement and former capital. Founded by the Dutch in 1816, it’s also home to the island’s oldest surviving home. A visit to the sleepy town offers the chance to explore some of the island’s most historic buildings far from the bustle of Oranjestad. At the end of mazelike streets, you’ll find two small beaches lined with a handful of low-slung hotels and restaurants. Blissfully remote, both stretches of sand offer excellent fishing and snorkeling. For something more adventurous, sign up for a kayaking or ATV excursion."

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Aruba's former capital with historic mud hut and beaches

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oldest home
historic buildings
small beaches
fishing
snorkeling
kayaking
atv excursion
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Aruba's former capital with historic mud hut and beaches

former capital
oldest home
historic buildings
small beaches
fishing
snorkeling
kayaking
atv excursion
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Aruba Get directions

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