Our hiking tour will begin at the ruins of Bushiribana on the north coast. We will climb up to the remains of a large dig on the hill of Matividiri next to a dry creek bed. From there we will head down to Kadushi where you will discover multiple dig sites along a relatively large vein that heads towards Sero Cristal / Kristal and Sero Gerard. These locations were the main areas where the gold was found. Tons of ore were packed on the backs of donkeys and hauled down these trails to the Bushiribana Gold Mill. A fascinating part of Aruba’s history you will not forget!
We start the day by picking you up at your hotel/Airbnb accommodation anywhere in Aruba.
Arrival at the site and short briefing of the tour and Bushiribana Gold Complex
Next, you will pass ruins of 6 different old outbuildings, part of the Bushiribana Gold Complex, our tour guide will explain the history and more about each one of them
Heading East to the – big dig at Matividiri up on the hill – where you will have an awesome view for your sightseeing photos and more
We will head down to Kadushi to discover multiple ground digs on a large vain (you might be lucky to find some gold )
Hiking past the outbuildings you will be surprised to cross through a beautiful green Savana at Boedoei. Great sightseeing area for your vacation photos.
Once back at the main Bushiribana Gold Mill ruins you will have a new understanding of the process of this gold industrial complex in the 1800’s.
Then we take you to enjoy the other side of the island on a beachfront Restaurant at Ricardo’s where we will enjoy delicious lunch. The restaurant is located at the Aruba Beach Club Resort
Return to your accommodation.
Our hiking tour will begin near the ruins of Bushiribana c.1872 on our beautiful north coast. You will get a well-researched glimpse of how primitive the gold mining industry was during the late “1800s. At the time, this gold mining operation was Aruba’s first industry other than agriculture and fishing. It also has the distinction of being the first permanently established mechanized gold processing plant in the Caribbean. We will share all of our extensive research with you as we explore the whole complex.
Heading east past Boca Mahos, we will make our way to Matividiri where there are the remains of a large dig on the hill next to a dry creek bed. From there we will head down to Kadushi where you will discover multiple dig sites along a relatively large vein that heads in the direction of Sero Crystal and Sero Gerard. These last two locations were the main areas where the ore was extracted.
You will be surprised to pass through a tranquil savanna. This amazing lush green grassland of Boedoei reveals just how many diverse natural areas our island possesses. This savanna was one of the routes the donkeys traveled through to get from the gold mines to the gold mill hauling tons of ore packed on their backs.
Once back at Bushiribana Gold Mill ruins you can realize much better what it took to get the ore to this spot and then process the rocks for the gold.
After this captivating journey back in time, you will be treated to a delicious lunch at one of our local Restaurants. Ricardo’s Restaurant located at Aruba Beach Club Resort
Private Tour
Cultural, Informative,Nature, Scenic, Physical
2:00 hours
8:00am
Moderate Walking
Wherever you are staying
Lunch Included at Ricardo’s Restaurant
are included as well as coffee and tea plus water refills during the tour. Alcohol is available for purchase. PLEASE NOTE: Restaurant may be subject to change.
Sneakers, comfortable shorts or pants for walking, tee shirt, camera, hat is optional. Please bring your own water bottle. Sunscreen – reef safe.
This tour is physically active and general health is necessary. Guests must be able to walk long distances. Children ages 4 and under cannot participate ( except for a previous approval by our Guide – Call us direct). This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Do you Love Nature, Hiking, History, Flora & Fauna and You like to know the secrete stories of the Aruba Gold Rush? Book Now Lunch & transportation Included
