Aruba top diving destination

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Dive into the crystal clear waters of Aruba and experience what Scuba Diving magazine recently recognized as the No. 1 wreck diving and No. 3 advanced diving destination in the Caribbean. With more than 20 dive sites and over 8 shipwrecks to explore, including the largest in the Caribbean, the Antilla German freighter, Aruba has something to offer divers of all ages and skill levels.

In addition to the allure of these fascinating ship wrecks, divers are drawn to the island by its diverse marine life, made up of creatures of all shapes, sizes and colors.

Schools of snappers and grunt fish are common to Aruba and a variety of fish admired for their beauty can also be found among the abundant coral reefs, including the regal Queen Angelfish, the equally colorful, but diminutive Damselfish and the blue-colored Parrotfish, who are particularly friendly to visiting snorkelers at De Palm Island.

The waters surrounding Aruba are also home to an array of octopus species such as the Caribbean Two-Spot Octopus, Atlantic Pygmy Octopus and Caribbean Reef Octopus, which can be found among the coral reefs or burrowing among the rocks.

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