Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins
Ruina di Bushiribana
A 19th-century gold-processing mill on the north coast. Its stone ruins resemble a small castle and are a relic of Aruba's gold rush.
After gold was discovered in Aruba in the 19th century, this mill was built on the north coast around 1825 to process ore carried from the nearby mountains. It was later abandoned as output dropped, leaving only castle-like stone walls. Visitors can climb freely and take photos, and nearby on the shore are piles of stones that visitors have stacked as wishing stones. Entry is free. The dirt roads on the north coast are windy with heavy surf, and swimming is not allowed. It is about a 10-minute drive north of Ayo Rocks and is often combined with Natural Bridge and Alto Vista Chapel as an off-road loop of the north coast.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Ayo Rock Formations
- Natural Bridge
- Casibari Rock Formations
- Alto Vista Chapel
- Hooiberg
- Natural Pool (Conchi)
- Aruba Aloe Factory
- Donkey Sanctuary Aruba