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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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On Good Friday every year, many locals from Oranjestad go on a pilgrimage to the chapel to celebrate and keep the Christian tradition alive.

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There are also super sweet dogs that take naps on the front steps and chill. ❤️

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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!