Boca Prins is a beach of white sand dunes against a rocky shoreline on the northeast coast of Aruba, inside Arikok National Park, and the sign at the site strongly advises visitors not to enter the water because of very strong, ever-present undertows (Aruba Tourism Authority, read 7 November 2026). Come for the view and the dunes, not for a swim.
Highlights
The dunes
The tourism board highlights the white dunes in high contrast with the rocky shores.
The stairs
Wooden stairs give access to the beach area.
The restaurant
Boca Prins Restaurant, nearby, is where visitors eat and enjoy the trade winds.
The next cove
Dos Playa lies close by; see Dos Playa for the two coves and their surf.
Practical info
Tips
- Because swimming is discouraged, Boca Prins is a stop, not a beach day; if you want to swim on this coast, the tourism board points to calmer water at the Natural Pool only when the sea is calm (see Aruba's Natural Pool). Guided nature walks in the park follow dry riverbeds to secluded bays including Moro, Boca Prins and Dos Playa (see Arikok National Park). If you would rather not drive the tracks, the closest jeep listing is the Arikok National Park jeep tour with a Baby Beach visit, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 209 reviews and on GetYourGuide (read 7 November 2026). Its title names the park and Baby Beach, not Boca Prins, so it is a way to cover the same rough coast by jeep rather than a ticket to this beach. Other jeep options are compared in jeep tours in Aruba.
How to get there
Boca Prins lies along the northeast coast in Arikok National Park, at coordinates 12.4988, -69.9090. Buy the day pass (US$22 per non-resident adult, Aruba Conservation Foundation) at the visitor center at San Fuego 71 in Santa Cruz. The tourism board does not describe other access or parking; see getting around Aruba.
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