Aruba's water meets the highest quality standards of the World Health Organization thanks to our desalination plant—the world's second largest.
Eagle Beach - miles of white sandy beach.
 Drinking Water
Edit link: |
 The People
Aruba has an exceptionally diverse population, with more than 90 nationalities present. Arubans share a rich history and a warm culture of hospitality. Edit link: |
 National Parks
Covering about 20% of the island, Arikok National Park is an incredible preserve with cacti, wildlife, ancient caves and rock formations. Edit link: |
 Getting Around
There is daily bus service all along the hotel strip. Fare is US $1.50 / one way or $2.30 / round-trip. Edit link: |
 Shopping & Markets
Main Street: 9 am-6 pm Edit link: |
 Airport Transfers & Taxis
Aruba Airport Authority is the authority operating and managing Aeropuerto Internacional Reina Beatrix. Edit link: |
 Service Charge & Tips
The service charge at a restaurant is shared among servers and kitchen staff. If there is a service charge, a tip is not obligatory but appreciated. Edit link: |
 Travelers With Disabilities
Details on hotel facilities for the physically challenged are available through the reservations staff. Edit link: |
 Sun Protection
The sun is strongest from 11 am – 3 pm. Please be sure to reapply sunscreen often and drink plenty of liquids. Sunglasses and a hat/cap are recommended. Edit link: |
 Driving
Aruba drives on the right-hand side of the road, as in North America. The roads are well-paved and marked with signs in English. Edit link: |
 Beaches
Aruba’s pristine, white-sand beaches and calm, turquoise waters are unlike any others. TripAdvisor.com recently named Eagle Beach one of the top ten beaches in the world. Edit link: |
 Green Aruba
Aruba is at the forefront of the energy revolution. Ten large windmills line the rugged eastern coast. Within 10 years, 100% of the island’s energy will come from renewable sources. Edit link: |
 Currency
The official currency of Aruba is the Aruban florin (Afl), which is divided into 100 cents. The silver Florin coins are divided into denominations of 5, 10, 50 cents, and one florin. American dollars are readily accepted everywhere on the island. Edit link: |
Language
Dutch and Papiamento are Aruba's official languages, but most Arubans speak at least four languages, including English, Spanish and Portuguese. Edit link: |
|
Gold Mining History
In 1824, gold was discovered on Aruba, and mining was a way of life for nearly a century. The ruins of that era in Aruban history can still be visited today. Edit link: |
 Weather
Aruba has a dry climate, with an average of 82 degrees. Located outside the hurricane belt with constant cooling trade winds, Aruba has more sunny days than any other Caribbean island. Edit link: |
 Sports
Beach Tennis is a favorite among locals, but Aruba is also known for its windsurfing and kitesurfing, thanks to our constant trade winds. Edit link: |
 Happy Returners
Aruba attracts more than 1.4 million international visitors annually and enjoys one of the highest return rates in the Caribbean. More than half of all return visitors hail from the United States. Edit link: |
Dutch and local language Papiamento are the official languages of Aruba, but Arubans speak a minimum of four languages including English and Spanish
Edit link: