As the island’s capital city, Oranjestad makes a great home base for any Aruba tour. Founded by Dutch settlers at the end of the 18th century, the town features plenty of colorful Dutch Colonial architecture alongside more modern tourist attractions like the Royal Plaza shopping center and scattered museums. Oranjestad is most famous for its […]
Santa Cruz is located in the middle of the island and is home to Arikok National Park, one of the best stops on any Aruba tour. But the question of which country it’s in is a little more complicated and requires a step back into Aruba’s history. The first colonists to arrive in Aruba were […]
An Aruba tour is one of the most popular vacation activities out there, and for good reason. Aruba is known throughout the world as a premiere tourist destination, based on its vibrant culture, balmy weather, and natural beauty. Here are just a few of the things Aruba is famous for: Architecture: Unlike many of the […]
The national currency in Aruba is the florin, also known as the Aruban guilder. Like US dollars, each florin is separated into 100 cents. The local exchange rate for most merchants will be between 1.75 and 1.80 florin per dollar, so 5 florin is about $2.75. Unlike the US, Aruba doesn’t print pennies, with coins […]
One nice thing about planning an Aruba tour is that you don’t really have to take the weather into account since the island is warm and sunny year-round. That makes cost an important factor when planning your vacation. The busiest season in Aruba is between December and March when North American tourists flee south to […]
The rainiest month in Aruba is November, but that month still only averages about 3.8 inches of rain, a far cry from the tropical climates in the rest of the Caribbean. The island only gets about 20 inches of rainfall each year, giving it an arid climate that almost resembles the American Southwest. Because Aruba […]
Santa Cruz is a great stop on any Aruba tour. Located in the center of the island, this region is dominated by Arikok National Park, a rugged park that occupies about 20% of Aruba’s land. The park is a protected zone for wildlife and also features several notable natural features, including the famous Natural Pool […]
There’s a reason why Aruba tours are so popular, and it should become clear as soon as you reach the port in Oranjestad. The island is known for its perfect weather, gorgeous beaches, and colorful architecture, making it the perfect place to kick back and relax on your next vacation. The weather in Aruba is […]
The best month to go to Aruba will really depend on your own schedule more than anything else. One of the things that makes an Aruba tour such a popular vacation plan is the island’s relatively mild climate. Temperatures in the capital city of Oranjestad range from about 80 to 85 year-round, with some highs […]
As the island’s capital city, Oranjestad is the perfect place to start any Aruba tour. The colorful architecture and decoration of the city are a testament to Aruba’s blended cultural history, with influences from Dutch, Spanish, Arawak, and American culture. But where does the unusual name come from? The history of Oranjestad starts at the […]
