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Why visit Aruba

One Happy Island of Endless Sun

Aruba delivers turquoise waters, powder-white beaches and over 300 days of sunshine a year. Swim in the Conchi Natural Pool surrounded by volcanic rock, pose with pink flamingos on Renaissance Island or snorkel the SS Antilla shipwreck. Eagle Beach regularly ranks among the Caribbean's finest stretches of sand, while Baby Beach offers calm, shallow waters perfect for families.

Desert Landscapes and Hidden Caves

Beyond the beaches, Arikok National Park covers nearly a fifth of the island with rugged terrain, towering cacti and windswept divi-divi trees. Explore ancient Arawak cave paintings, hike to the California Lighthouse for panoramic views or scramble through the Quadirikiri Caves where sunlight pours through natural skylights. The landscape feels worlds away from the resort strip.

Dushi Flavours and Pastel Streets

Oranjestad's pastel-painted colonial buildings line a waterfront promenade buzzing with local markets and open-air restaurants. Sample keshi yena, funchi and fresh red snapper at beachfront warungs, or sip cocktails as the sun dips behind the harbour. The island's blend of Dutch, Caribbean and Latin influences creates a food scene that punches well above its size.

See Aruba in Action

Watch the trade winds whip across Arikok's desert trails, glide over the turquoise shallows of Malmok Beach and wander the colourful streets of San Nicolas, Aruba's creative capital adorned with vibrant murals. From sunrise yoga on the sand to sunset catamaran cruises, every moment on this island feels effortlessly warm.

Experiences in Aruba

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Practical Information

Travel essentials, government safety advisories and The Out Index score for Aruba.

Official Names

  • Pais Aruba(Papiamento)
  • Country of Aruba(English)
  • Land Aruba(Dutch)

Region

  • Caribbean

Continent

  • North America

Total Population

106,766(as of 2020)

Capital

Oranjestad Oranjestad (AUA)

ISO Codes

AWISO 3166 alpha-2ABWISO 3166 alpha-3533ISO 3166 numericNL-AWISO 3166-2

Communications

+297Dial code.awCountry-code top-level domain

Currencies

  • Aruban Florin (AWG • Aƒ)
  • United States Dollar (USD • US$)

Driving Side

Right Side of the Road

Electricity

Voltage: 127 V · Frequency: 60 Hz · Plug types: Type A, Type B, Type F

Languages

National
  • Papiamento(pap)a & c
  • Dutch(nld)a
  • English(eng)b
  • Spanish(spa)b

Current Time & Time Zone

5:46pm, 20th August 2026Atlantic Standard Time(AST • UTC-04:00)

Largest Cities

Oranjestad(AUA • 28,658 residents as of 2020)
Noord/Tanki Leendert(24,193 residents as of 2020)
Santa Cruz(15,236 residents as of 2020)

Busiest Airport

Queen Beatrix International Airport(AUA • 3,200,000 passengers as of 2024)

Map of Aruba

Map of Aruba
Map of Aruba

Flags

Flag of Aruba
Flag of Aruba

Plug types

Type A
Type A
Type B
Type B
Type F
Type F
Status
aDe Jure · bDe Facto · cIndigenous
The Out Index

Out Score of Aruba

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Out Score of Aruba

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