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  • History

    Aruba’s rich, multicultural past is reflected in our cuisine, architecture and warm, friendly people. What began as a fishing outpost for Amerindians has changed hands between the Spanish and Dutch throughout the centuries, and is now a diverse constituent country of the Netherlands. 

    Historical Aruba
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  • Our Flag
    Aruba’s flag was officially adopted on March 18, 1976, along with the official anthem "Aruba Dushi Tera." The blue represents the sea that surrounds Aruba; yellow is the color of abundance; red is for love; and white is for our pristine beaches. 
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  • The Amerindians
    The Caquetio Indians of the Arawak tribe from the South American mainland were Aruba's first inhabitants. During the Pre-ceramic Period of habitation (2500 BC – 1000 AD), they were fishers-hunters-gatherers who depended on the sea for survival and used tools of roughly flaked stones and shell. They lived in small family groups and fished along Aruba’s...
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  • Spanish Rule
    The Spanish occupation started when explorer Alonso de Ojeda discovered Aruba in 1499.
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  • Dutch Rule
    Aruba was occupied by the Dutch in 1636. The Dutch developed the local economy through the Dutch West India Company.
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