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Aruba at a glance

Practical information to make sure your vacation gets off to a good start

Oranjestad

Don't forget…

  • Look for gold in the mines of Bushiribana

  • Scuba dive as long as you like at breathtaking sites

  • Take it easy on the beach and in the water

  • Admire the Ayo Rock Formations

  • Dine by moonlight at the Tattoo or The Balia

Transportation and accommodations

Culinary highlights

For Arubans, eating is just as important as breathing. If you want to try the local cuisine, focus on fish.

Hot spots:

  • De Olde Molen: This is a nice restaurant located in a former windmill built in the Netherlands in 1804 and then shipped piece by piece to Aruba where it was rebuilt.
    LG Smith Blvd. 330

  • Charlie's Bar: Legendary eatery where you can order the island’s best shrimp and eat it surrounded by items taken from shipwrecks.
    Mainstreet, San Nicolas

  • Madame Janette: The restaurant that experienced diners rate as number one on the list of Aruban restaurants.
    Cunucu Abao 37, Noord

Active on Aruba

The incredible natural beauty and breathtaking coral reefs of Aruba give you plenty of opportunities for an active adventure, but life in Oranjestad doesn’t stand still either!

  • Scuba diving at the wreck of the Antilla

  • Take a four-wheel drive vehicle through Parke Nacional Arikok

  • Work on your handicap at Tierra del Sol

  • Delve into the nightlife on the main strip

  • Join the dancers during carn

Fun for the kids

Aruba also has lots for the kids to do.

  • Fun playing on the beach and swimming in the sea

  • A visit to real pirate caves (don’t be scared of the bats!)

  • See lots of birds at the Bubali Bird Sanctuary

  • Discover the spectacular butterflies in the Butterfly Farm

Aruba: practical tips

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