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Aruba
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Aruba is an island in the Caribbean Sea (North America) which is an independent country since 1986 within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In addition, Aruba is part of the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao). Aruba's capital is Oranjestad. A number of major cities in Aruba are: Babijn and Angochi.
Travel and vacations to Aruba
Aruba is known as much chosen destination. This can be seen in the many hotels on the island. Tourists often come to the white beaches and clear blue sea surrounding the beautiful underwater world. The sea in Aruba is also often used to dive into the underwater world. It is also a popular golfing destination (4 courses), and tourists can visit the many clubs, bars and beach clubs. The field of culture are the brightly colored buildings, natural bridge (which unfortunately collapsed in 2005) and the only lighthouse on the island (California Lighthouse).
Official name: Aruba
Continent: North America
Surface: 180 km²
Capital: Oranjestad
Population: 101 484 inhabitants (2010)
Government: Land of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Highest point: 188 m (Jamanota)
Distance (Amsterdam - Oranjestad): 7894 km
Flight Duration: about 9 hours
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice, visit Diplomatie.belgium.be.
Best time
April, May, June, July, August and September are the best months to travel to Aruba. You thus avoid the rainy season and mass tourism.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to Aruba. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Aruba has a tropical climate. Throughout the year, temperatures between 25 and 35 degrees. October, November and December are the rainy season already seen, there are years when no rain falls.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Aruba, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Aruba, please visit Climate Info.
Language
Dutch and Papiamento are both an official language in Aruba.
Travel documents
You must have a valid passport.
A visa is not required if you are staying in Aruba for less than 30 days.
Embassies and consulates
Aruba is a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
There is therefore no Netherlands Embassy and / or Consulate.
One can go in the Netherlands in the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba: arubahuis.nl
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit Aruba.
Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for Aruba when the seven days before you visit Aruba visited a yellow fever country.
Money
In Aruba is paid by the Aruban florin (AWG).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Aruba available at our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Aruba six hours earlier.
During our winter season is in Aruba five hours earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Aruba, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Aruba, you must drive on the right side of the road.
Information about public transportation in Aruba available at Arubus.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or from within Aruba.
Electricity
In Aruba you will need in some cases an adapter and / or inverter.
More information about current plugs and sockets on Aruba, please visit our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 911
- Fire: 911
- Ambulance: 911
- Coast Guard: 913 or VHF channel 16
Tap water
The tap water you can drink safely.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Aruba available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Aruba available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Web Sites Aruba end in .aw.
Official websites of Aruba: overheid.aw and nl.aruba.com.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Aruba is 00297 or +297.
Want to call from Aruba to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Aruba.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Aruba.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Aruba.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Aruba.
Holidays
Aruba's national day falls on March 18 (Day of the Flag and the National Anthem).
All other holidays in Aruba, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Aruba? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Aruba, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Aruba?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Aruba before.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Aruba, visit Protected Planet.
Aruba is not on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Aruba.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking: No
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... The words 'One Happy Island' is mentioned at all Aruban license plates?
... In the capital Oranjestad, many houses have been built in Dutch style?
... Eagle beach on the 9th place in the top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world?
... On Aruba same products in the supermarkets and in the Netherlands?
Aruba is known as much chosen destination. This can be seen in the many hotels on the island. Tourists often come to the white beaches and clear blue sea surrounding the beautiful underwater world. The sea in Aruba is also often used to dive into the underwater world. It is also a popular golfing destination (4 courses), and tourists can visit the many clubs, bars and beach clubs. The field of culture are the brightly colored buildings, natural bridge (which unfortunately collapsed in 2005) and the only lighthouse on the island (California Lighthouse).
Official name: Aruba
Continent: North America
Surface: 180 km²
Capital: Oranjestad
Population: 101 484 inhabitants (2010)
Government: Land of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Highest point: 188 m (Jamanota)
Distance (Amsterdam - Oranjestad): 7894 km
Flight Duration: about 9 hours
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice, visit Diplomatie.belgium.be.
Best time
April, May, June, July, August and September are the best months to travel to Aruba. You thus avoid the rainy season and mass tourism.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to Aruba. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Aruba has a tropical climate. Throughout the year, temperatures between 25 and 35 degrees. October, November and December are the rainy season already seen, there are years when no rain falls.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Aruba, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Aruba, please visit Climate Info.
Language
Dutch and Papiamento are both an official language in Aruba.
Travel documents
You must have a valid passport.
A visa is not required if you are staying in Aruba for less than 30 days.
Embassies and consulates
Aruba is a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
There is therefore no Netherlands Embassy and / or Consulate.
One can go in the Netherlands in the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba: arubahuis.nl
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit Aruba.
Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for Aruba when the seven days before you visit Aruba visited a yellow fever country.
Money
In Aruba is paid by the Aruban florin (AWG).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Aruba available at our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Aruba six hours earlier.
During our winter season is in Aruba five hours earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Aruba, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Aruba, you must drive on the right side of the road.
Information about public transportation in Aruba available at Arubus.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or from within Aruba.
Electricity
In Aruba you will need in some cases an adapter and / or inverter.
More information about current plugs and sockets on Aruba, please visit our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 911
- Fire: 911
- Ambulance: 911
- Coast Guard: 913 or VHF channel 16
Tap water
The tap water you can drink safely.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Aruba available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Aruba available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Web Sites Aruba end in .aw.
Official websites of Aruba: overheid.aw and nl.aruba.com.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Aruba is 00297 or +297.
Want to call from Aruba to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Aruba.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Aruba.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Aruba.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Aruba.
Holidays
Aruba's national day falls on March 18 (Day of the Flag and the National Anthem).
All other holidays in Aruba, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Aruba? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Aruba, plus photos, videos and sites.
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Aruba?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Aruba before.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Aruba, visit Protected Planet.
Aruba is not on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Aruba.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking: No
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... The words 'One Happy Island' is mentioned at all Aruban license plates?
... In the capital Oranjestad, many houses have been built in Dutch style?
... Eagle beach on the 9th place in the top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world?
... On Aruba same products in the supermarkets and in the Netherlands?
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