Alto Vista Chapel
The chapel was built in 1952 on the site of the original, and first, Catholic church built in Aruba in 1750 by a Spanish missionary, Domingo Antonio Silvestre.
The bright yellow chapel is reached by a winding road lined with white crosses marking the stations of the cross.
It is a special place for peace and contemplation, surrounded by the Aruban countryside.
PRO TIP:
Come here for the sunrise, the views are gorgeous! There are also paths to hike down towards the water here. Wear tennis shoes!
Next to the Alto Vista Chapel, you’ll find the Peace Labyrinth. Modern “pilgrims” visit the Peace Labyrinth to enhance prayer, contemplation, meditation, and/or personal growth.
The labyrinth walk is popular among a growing number of people given its simplicity and the ability to approach the labyrinth’s paths on one’s own terms: there is no right or wrong way to walk it. You do you!
Nowadays the chapel is still being used for Catholic Services like baptisms and marriages.
Weekly services, both Catholic and non-Catholic, still take place at the chapel.
On Good Friday every year, many locals from Oranjestad go on a pilgrimage to the chapel to celebrate and keep the Christian tradition alive.
There are also super sweet dogs that take naps on the front steps and chill. ❤️
Only an 11 minute drive east from Palm beach, this can easily be accessed by car.
The Alto Vista Chapel is open daily from 530am to 7 PM. The chapel has a 35 minute mass on Tuesdays. Everyone is welcome to visit for free (no tickets needed), but donations are always welcome!
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