Alto Vista Chapel is a small yellow chapel on a hilltop in Noord, on the north side of Aruba, with views over the rugged terrain and the coastline; the tourism board dates its origins to 1750, when a Spanish missionary built it (Aruba Tourism Authority, read 7 November 2026). It is a quiet stop away from the busier tourist areas, and visitors often leave ribbons or pebbles at the cross.
Highlights
The exterior
A bright yellow exterior with wooden shutters.
The white cross
An iconic white cross stands in front of the entrance, where visitors often leave ribbons or pebbles.
The interior
Religious statues and a modest interior.
The view
The coastline from the hilltop, with cacti in the surrounding area.
The pilgrimage
The chapel is especially honored during the annual pilgrimage on January 18, the Feast of Santa Filomena.
Practical info
Tips
- The tourism board gives no hours or admission fee for the chapel, so treat it as an outdoor stop on a drive. It is easy to link with the other north-coast sights: the California Lighthouse and Arashi Beach are in the same part of the island. The EL Tours Explore Aruba bus tour lists the chapel among its stops (see Aruba island tours). The Aruba Half Day Island Tour is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 138 reviews on GetYourGuide (read 7 November 2026); its title does not name the chapel, so read its stop list on the listing first.
How to get there
The chapel is on a hilltop in Noord; its plus code is HXGQ+9JC. The tourism board gives no directions or parking details, so use a map app with that code. A rental car, a taxi or a tour reaches it (see getting around Aruba).
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