Mangel Halto

Our favorite beach in Aruba. The mangroves offer shaded spots you can sit in or leave your stuff to go swimming. The tide is gentle for the most part and the beach is expansive. There are some rocky parts and sandy parts as opposed to only rock beaches on some of the Aruban coast.

Honestly, I found the Mangrove boring. Follow the road and go to this place in the photo. Some people just visit the mangrove and leave. This place in the photo is beautiful! One of the best places in Aruba to take photos. We walked through the mangrove. I fell in love.

This beach contains majority of the scenic steps that enter the ocean. Beach also doesn't get too deep. Great for people who cant swim well and even better for children.

Stunning beach. Good snorkeling. Off the beaten path.

Loved it!! 😍 This is an interesting, incredible beach. Please know that there are two parts to this beach. One part has no landing beach area but has staircases to allow you into the water but if you either walk or drive to farther down the beach, you'll see a small building and a path that descends down to an area with about six palapasand a before of smooth rocks in an ankle-shallowpool of moving water that is absolutely 💯 % clear. You feel as if you are walking out into the ocean while small fish visit your ankles in the water. I actually laid down in the water and almost fell asleep while the calming waters eased by my body. Soothing, relaxing and the very best part....very few people are there! My speed and my style...enjoy before the secret is out of the bag!

Gorgeous beach!! We were sold on this being the "best snorkeling spot in Aruba." The scenery did not disappoint, however not the best snorkeling spot by a long shot. I'd also not recommend going in using the stairs ...any of them. Getting in and out can be a bit difficult if not dangerous. Walk in through the Mangroves or south of the Mangroves. You're not going to see anything around the Mangroves...the turbulence makes the water too murky. We went way, way out to the dark rocky area and saw fish. That's about it. We came here to see a sunset as well and it was beautiful.

Absolutely beautiful!! Easy access to snorkeling. Water is shallow, warm and very, very calm. Lots of birds and fishes. Perfect for little ones.

Best snorkeling on Aruba! Fun fact: the little grass-topped stand are called palapas and are free to use (1st come, 1st served) throughout Aruba as all beaches are considered public property.