Frenchman's Pass

Frenchman's Pass

Frenchman Pass is a narrow passage on the island of Aruba, between coral cliffs above the area know as Spanish Lagoon.

Legend has it that French pirates tried to invade Aruba in the early 17th century and were confronted by Indians in this narrow passage above Spanish Lagoon. After this encounter, the passage became known as “Franse Pas” or “Rooi Frances” in Papiamento, which translates to “Frenchman Pass” in English. Many Indians were killed during the invasion, and today inhabitants near "Frenchman pass" claim they hear crying noises from the Indians during the evening. Some say the Indian ghosts are awake and haunting the area known as Spanish Lagoon.

This early period of Aruba’s history is not well documented, so history depends on legend and stories that are passed down from generation to generation.

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