Alto Vista Chapel

Chapel · Aruba

Alto Vista Chapel

Chapel · Aruba

HXGQ+9JC, Noord, Aruba

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Nestled in Aruba's serene desert, the historic Alto Vista Chapel charms with its colorful facade, peaceful ambiance, and stunning 360-degree ocean views.

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"Built in 1953 on the site of Aruba 's first Roman Catholic church, this humble chapel, whose name means "high view" in Spanish, earns its moniker and then some. Make the winding trip up the hill to see the best sunset of your life, enjoy breathtaking vistas of the entire island, or sit and meditate in the stone pews. On your way up, be sure to note the white crosses dotting the path. They mark the 14 stations of the cross and are the reason locals make pilgrimages to this chapel every Good Friday."

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Shalon Johnson

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Started at Alto Vista Chapel which was very beautiful. I highly recommend coming early in the morning around 6-8am to avoid the ATVs as there are tons that come here as one of their attraction stops. I started at Alto Vista and completed the hike here that was about two hours. The hike consisted of walking the coastline which was absolutely beautiful and so calming. Highly recommend bringing lots of water as it is very hot and not much shade.

crnuts Shelton

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Cute little chapel with some history. Enjoyed the visit. Make sure you check out the Peace Labyrinth out back. There are also paths to the side that have some paintings, bird feeders, and lots of boulders and cacti. If you go down behind the chapel some, there is a great ocean view also.

Esteban and Ruth Reyes

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Cute little chapel up in the hills. There is a labyrinth behind the chapel and that was very peaceful. Lovely little space to clear your mind or just collect your thoughts. There are words displayed throughout the path.

Thomas Gordon

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Busy place with a few vendors set up. Church was having roof redone so we couldn't go inside. Lots of trails around the church but watch for all the cactuses!

Jena LeAnn

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We were in Aruba via a cruise on the day my grandma was being laid to rest. On our excursion, we came across this little chapel. I was able to spend a moment mourning grandma in an appropriate way in the midst of an adventure. I think grandma would love to know she was being thought of in so many places.

Sasha Voinov

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The oldest chapel on the island, this was originally built in 1750 and definitely worth seeing if you're up in this area. The grounds feature a zen garden of sorts, plenty of hiking trail entrances, and a small stand selling gifts & beverages, including fresh coconuts!

Grace Karcher

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We went at dusk after the doors were locked. Beware of 2 guard dogs inside the compound. Beautiful area for sunset pictures and a meditation walking maze in the parking lot. Free access to the parking lot.

sammie adele

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a lot of adorable sleepy dogs around the chapel. so cool to see the chapel and the stones around the back.

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Shalon Johnson

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crnuts Shelton

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Esteban and Ruth Reyes

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Thomas Gordon

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Busy place with a few vendors set up. Church was having roof redone so we couldn't go inside. Lots of trails around the church but watch for all the cactuses!

Jena LeAnn

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Sasha Voinov

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Grace Karcher

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sammie adele

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a lot of adorable sleepy dogs around the chapel. so cool to see the chapel and the stones around the back.