Aruba Code of Conduct

Dress code

• Nudity and topless sunbathing are not allowed
• Wear proper attire in public spaces (i.e. supermarkets, petrol stations, hotel lobbies etc)

Parking

• Park in designated areas and not on sidewalks.
• Oranjestad has paid parking, please park in white-marked spaces; yellow-marked spaces are for permit holders only.
• Always lock your car and do not leave valuables behind.

Beaches & Dunes

• Driving or parking on beaches and dunes is prohibited.
• Please dispose of your trash properly.
• Do not bbq or start a fire on our beaches and dunes.
• Avoid use of disposable plastic products on the beach.

Life Under Water

• Do not feed any marine life including fish and turtles.
• Do not pick up starfish for selfies, they can only breathe under water.
• Use coral friendly sunblock as much as possible in order to protect our marine life.

One Happy Behavior

• Be kind and respectful to others.
• We make an effort to speak four languages to communicate with our visitors.
• Learn a few words in Papiamento, it is fun.
• Please be patient and embrace being on ‘island-time’.

Environment

• Single use plastic bags are banned on Aruba, use reusable bags.
• Respect and protect Aruba’s flora and fauna.
• Please dispose of your trash properly.

Traffic

• Always stop at a red light and no right on red.
• You have the right of way when on a roundabout.
• Use marked pedestrian crossings to cross the street.
• Be respectful of cyclists.

Iguanas

• Respect their space, do not chase them.
• Do not feed iguanas, especially no meat or human food.

North Coast

• Our rugged North coastline is not a natural racetrack.
• Please do not speed. Stay on main dirt roads.
• Driving on sand dunes and beaches is prohibited.
• ‘Wishing’ rock stacking is not an Aruban tradition and harmful to the environment and animals.

Heritage

• The two Fofoti trees on Eagle Beach are landmarks, do not hang hammocks or belongings in them.
• Respect church areas and all services taking place here.
• No graffiti or carving.