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cupidgirl21483 · 05-19-2011, 09:49 AM

Where exactly is the shrine located? My Mom has a very special place in her heart for Our Lady of Lourdes & I would love to surprise her with a picture or something from here.

We plan on doing the Discover Aruba 5 hours tour through DePalm & I was wondering if this was included in that tour of the island? I know Alto Vista Chapel is, but I wasn't sure if they were close to each other.

If not, how far from the Tam is the shrine? And would the typical cab fare be, if not in walking distance.

Thanks!

*Andrea J.* · 05-19-2011, 10:16 AM

http://www.frommers.com/destinations...176023225.html

not walking distance.

*Arubalisa* · 05-19-2011, 10:16 AM

I just checked and the Discover Aruba tour is supposed to include a stop at Lourdes Grotto.

Usually, the only way to get there is going to be taxi, private tour or rental car. It is easy to get to, but no where near being close to the Tamarijn. For the benefit of others...wanting to see the grotto, but not take the De Palm tour...

At about $33 each way, a compact car rental for $40 would be less than a taxi and a worthwhile experience. There is a Hertz counter right at the Tamarijn.

If would reserve in advance though because the cars do go quickly and we have not always been able to plan what we want to do on a certain day because they were out of cars.

*Andrea J.* · 05-19-2011, 10:17 AM

Lourdes Grotto in San Nicolas

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cupidgirl21483 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 73	Our Lady of Lourdes Where exactly is the shrine located? My Mom has a very special place in her heart for Our Lady of Lourdes & I would love to surprise her with a picture or something from here. We plan on doing the Discover Aruba 5 hours tour through DePalm & I was wondering if this was included in that tour of the island? I know Alto Vista Chapel is, but I wasn't sure if they were close to each other. If not, how far from the Tam is the shrine? And would the typical cab fare be, if not in walking distance. Thanks! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,253 Images: 80	http://www.frommers.com/destinations...176023225.html not walking distance. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,683 Images: 174	I just checked and the Discover Aruba tour is supposed to include a stop at Lourdes Grotto. Usually, the only way to get there is going to be taxi, private tour or rental car. It is easy to get to, but no where near being close to the Tamarijn. For the benefit of others...wanting to see the grotto, but not take the De Palm tour... At about $33 each way, a compact car rental for $40 would be less than a taxi and a worthwhile experience. There is a Hertz counter right at the Tamarijn. If would reserve in advance though because the cars do go quickly and we have not always been able to plan what we want to do on a certain day because they were out of cars. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,253 Images: 80	Lourdes Grotto in San Nicolas Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.