![cactus in the northeast coast of aruba](http://arubawego.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/CactusOcean1.jpg)
If you never venture off the calm strip of beaches on the southwest side of the island, you will still have a wonderful time, but if you’re looking for a different landscape, check out the Northeast coastline. Cactus filled land, lined on one side by rocky shores with crashing waves make for a beautiful view. You can drive right up to the coast, it’s bumpy, but our rental car made it just fine.
![Road to ocean in the Northeast Coast of Aruba](http://arubawego.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/northeastCoast01-765x1024.jpg)
![Rocky shores of Northeast coast of Aruba](http://arubawego.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/northeastCoast02-765x1024.jpg)
![Northeast coast of Aruba](http://arubawego.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/northeastCoast03-765x1024.jpg)
You will find the Alto Vista Chapel here too, a lovely little peaceful spot. We happened upon the chapel and lit a candle for a friend who needed all the love she could get. You don’t need to be affiliated with any religion to experience the calm of this place. There is a lot of info about the chapel on the internet, but I like this description: Alto Vista Chapel.
![Alto Vista chapel in the Northeast coast of aruba](http://arubawego.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/altavistachapel-765x1024.jpg)
Have you been to the Northeast coast of Aruba? Any tips?