Is Aruba's Natural Bridge still standing?

The original Natural Bridge has collapsed. You can still see its rubble and the separate Baby Natural Bridge beside it. The smaller arch already stood there before the larger one fell.

Can you drive to the Natural Bridge in a regular car?

You can reach the Natural Bridge in a regular car via Route 6 and the Matividiri turnoff. Take the dirt road slowly. From Palm Beach, the trip is 15.5 km and takes about 18 minutes. You drive 15.2 km from Eagle Beach in about 18 minutes. Check that your rental agreement permits unpaved roads and covers damage there.

Is the Natural Bridge free and what are its hours?

You can enter and park for free without an Arikok pass. The natural site has no fixed visiting hours. You can visit Coconuts daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The restroom costs $1 per person in cash.

Can you walk across the Baby Natural Bridge?

Walking across the Baby Natural Bridge is unsafe. You should use the viewing area and keep away from the edge. You also need to stay off the collapsed rubble.

Can you swim at the Natural Bridge in Aruba?

Swimming and diving are unsafe at the Natural Bridge. You face powerful waves in the cove. Andicuri and Blackstone Beach also have strong current warnings.

How long do tours stop at the Natural Bridge?

The six tours priced here stop for 10 to 20 minutes. Cross Aruba's Full Island Safari stops at the Natural Bridge for 10 minutes. You also get 10 minutes on the EZ Raider North Coast Adventure. Fantasy Tours' Half-Day Island Tour stops for 15 minutes. You get 15 minutes on Go Cherry's Off-Road ATV Tour and on ABC's Island Jeep Safari. De Palm's Off Road Safari to the Natural Pool gives you 20 minutes. The full routes take 1 hour 40 minutes to 8 hours. If you come on your own, allow about 30 minutes for the site.

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Natural Bridge

Free entry · Baby Bridge still stands

Checked October 21, 2026 bridge history from AP and the Aruba Tourism Authority; shop hours from De Palm Tours; taxi fares from the Government of Aruba; road distances from OpenStreetMap and OSRM; tour prices and stops from Viator

The Natural Bridge is a collapsed coral limestone arch on Aruba's northeast coast. You can still see the separate Baby Natural Bridge beside its rubble. The site sits between Bushiribana and Andicuri Beach, outside Arikok National Park. You can reach it in a regular car via Route 6 and the Matividiri turnoff, or join a tour. Check that your rental agreement covers unpaved roads. Entry and parking are free. You pay $1 per person to use the restroom. You cannot swim here or walk across the Baby Bridge.

Today: Airport wind at 1 a.m.: 10 mph from the east. Meteo Aruba has the north coast at 5 ft today. 2 ships in port today. Book the jeep a day ahead.

The bridge

Natural Bridge: access and visitor facilities

What it is	the original coral limestone arch spanned about 100 ft (30 m). It stood 23 to 25 ft (7 to 7.6 m) above the sea.
Where	you visit Aruba's northeast coast between Bushiribana and Andicuri Beach. The site is outside Arikok National Park.
What remains	the fallen span lies between the rock buttresses that held it. You see the rubble from the viewing area.
The Baby Natural Bridge	the smaller arch still stands beside the ruins. It is separate from the fallen bridge.
How you get there	you can drive here in a regular car or take a tour. Arubus has no route to the bridge.
Road and parking	you follow Matividiri from Route 6 toward Bushiribana. The last 2.7 km are on a dirt road. You park for free beside the shop.
Cost and hours	you pay nothing for entry or parking. The natural site has no fixed visiting hours. The restroom costs $1 per person in cash.
On site	you can buy drinks and sandwiches at De Palm Tours' Coconuts shop and bar. The building opens daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Safety	you must stay off the Baby Bridge and the collapsed rubble. Stay back from the cliff edges: the rocks are slippery. Swimming and diving are unsafe here.
Time to allow	you should allow about 30 minutes for the site. The tours below stop for 10 to 20 minutes.

Which way in

Rental car, free entry You can reach the site in a regular car if you drive slowly. Most rental contracts exclude damage off paved roads.
Bus tour, from $55 per adult Fantasy Tours includes hotel or port pickup on its 4 hour route. You get 15 minutes at the bridge, and food and drinks cost extra.
ATV tour, from $90 per person You pay $90 per person when 2 adults share an ATV. The tour takes 4 hours and stops here for 15 minutes.
Jeep tour, from $108 per adult De Palm's Natural Pool jeep safari takes 4.5 hours with 20 minutes at the bridge. This tour takes hotel guests only.

Map

Where is the Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge: 12.5407° N, 69.9581° W Directions in Google Maps Apple Maps OpenStreetMap

How to get to the Natural Bridge

By rental car You reach the bridge from Palm Beach in about 18 minutes over 15.5 km. Follow Route 6 through Matividiri toward Bushiribana, then drive slowly on the dirt road. Most rental contracts exclude damage off paved roads.
On a jeep or safari tour Cross Aruba's open truck costs $79 per adult for 4 hours, with 10 minutes at the bridge. You get 20 minutes at the Natural Bridge on De Palm's 4.5 hour Natural Pool jeep safari for $108 per adult. This tour takes hotel guests only.
On a UTV, ATV or EZ Raider You spend 15 minutes here on Go Cherry's ATV tour, which takes 4 hours in all. The EZ Raider North Coast Adventure costs $95 per adult for 1 hour 40 minutes, with 10 minutes here. You also swap vehicles here on the UTV and jeep combo from Rockabeach.
On a bus tour You pay $55 per adult for Fantasy Tours' bus route with hotel or port pickup included. The tour takes 4 hours in an air conditioned bus, with 15 minutes at the bridge. You pay extra for food and drinks.
From the cruise port You drive 12.6 km from the cruise terminal in about 16 minutes. The base fare is $41 per taxi one way for 1 to 4 passengers before surcharges. Arrange your return ride before you leave the port.

What you see

What you see at the Natural Bridge

The Baby Bridge

The Baby Natural Bridge is a separate arch beside the collapsed span. You can photograph it from the viewing area, but walking across it is unsafe.

The fallen span

The old arch lies as rubble between its rock buttresses. You can trace where the roughly 100 ft span crossed the cove. Keep off the fallen rock.

The open coast

The northeast coast faces powerful waves. You need to stay back from the slippery cliff edges.

Andicuri Beach

Andicuri Beach lies south of the bridge beneath coral stone cliffs. You can walk there or take the 1.3 km track in a 4x4. The track has a ford and the beach has strong currents.

Tours and prices

Natural Bridge tours and prices

These tours visit the collapsed bridge and the separate Baby Natural Bridge. You get 10 to 20 minutes at the site. Prices below cover the tour, and the bridge itself is free.

Bus with a guide	$55 per adult	Half-Day Aruba Island Tour from Oranjestad 1,504 reviews, 4.7 · You stop for 15 minutes. Food and drinks cost extra. · on Viator ↗
Open truck with a guide	$79 per adult	Aruba Half-Day Full Island Safari Adventure with Baby Beach Swim 702 reviews, 4.8 · You stop for 10 minutes. Lunch costs extra. · on Viator ↗
ATV for 2 riders	$90 per person	Aruba Off-Road ATV Tour 1,160 reviews, 4.9 · You stop for 15 minutes. This rate is per person for 2 adults sharing an ATV. Drivers need a license. · on Viator ↗
Electric EZ Raider	$95 per adult	Aruba EZ Raider North Coast Ultimate Adventure 232 reviews, 5.0 · You stop for 10 minutes on the 1 hour 40 minute North Coast Adventure. You must be 12 to 70 to ride. · on Viator ↗
Jeep with a driver	$108 per adult	Aruba Off Road Safari Tour to Natural Pool 3,771 reviews, 4.9 · You stop for 20 minutes. This tour takes hotel guests only and has a minimum age of 6. · on Viator ↗
Jeep safari with lunch	$139 per adult	Island Jeep Safari with Natural Pool Baby Beach and Lunch 10,233 reviews, 5.0 · You stop for 15 minutes. Arikok entry costs another $25 per person at check in on this Viator listing. You cannot join from a Carnival cruise ship. · on Viator ↗

The catch: You pay for the full route, with just 10 to 20 minutes at the bridge. Go Cherry's $90 per person fare means sharing an ATV. A solo ATV costs $140 per adult.

From the desk

I'd combine the bridge with Bushiribana if you're already driving this coast. The ruins are 2.7 km away by road, about 4 minutes. If your rental coverage excludes dirt roads, I'd take the $55 per adult bus tour.

The story

How the Natural Bridge formed and fell

Waves and wind shaped the coral limestone arch before its span fell into the cove.

1
The sea cave
Waves hollowed a cave in the coral limestone cliffs. Wind and water wore away the coast.
2
The arch
An arch remained from the ancient cave. It spanned about 100 ft and stood 23 to 25 ft above the sea.
3
The crack
A crack appeared at one end before the collapse. The cause of the fall remains unknown.
4
The collapse
The arch fell before dawn. Nobody was there. The cause was unknown when the bridge fell.
5
The site today
The fallen span remains in the cove. You can see the smaller Baby Natural Bridge still standing beside it.

Tours

Tours to the Natural Bridge

Jeep tours to the Natural Pool

De Palm's jeep route includes 20 minutes here and 30 minutes at the Natural Pool. You get 15 minutes at the bridge on ABC's tour, which takes 8 hours and includes lunch.

UTV and ATV tours

Go Cherry's ATV tour stops here for 15 minutes. You can also take a UTV and jeep combo that swaps vehicles at the bridge.

Island sightseeing tours

You get 15 minutes here on Fantasy Tours' bus route. Cross Aruba's safari stops for 10 minutes and adds 30 minutes at Baby Beach.

Scooter and motorcycle tours

You can take the EZ Raider North Coast Adventure for $95 per adult, with pickup included. The tour takes 1 hour 40 minutes and gives you 10 minutes here.

Good to know

Know before you go

Cliff edges and children

You need to keep children close and stay back from the cliff edges. The rock is slippery and the waves are powerful. Stay off both the Baby Bridge and the collapsed rubble.

Shoes and sun

You walk on uneven coral limestone around the viewpoints. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Use sunscreen because there is no shade outside the building.

Shop and cash

Coconuts opens daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You pay $1 per person in cash for the restroom. Outside those hours, you have no shop or restroom access.

Wheelchair access

You can reach the Coconuts building in a wheelchair. The ground around the viewpoints is rocky and uneven. A Carnival excursion brings visitors in a vehicle with a lift or ramp.

The next beaches

You can walk from the bridge past Andicuri to Blackstone Beach in about 20 to 25 minutes. Driving to Andicuri requires a 4x4 on a track with a ford. Both beaches have strong currents and no food or drink facilities.

Bridge names

You need to check the location when a tour promises a Little Natural Bridge. Gold Mine Ranch and Rancho Amistad horseback rides go to the Wariruri arch. The Baby Natural Bridge on this page stands beside the collapsed Natural Bridge.