A bit general information
Aruba an island nation in the Caribbean Sea, and belongs to Kingdom of the Netherlands it is situated on 23 kilometers of the peninsula Paraguaná.
It belongs to the ABC islands of the small Antilles.
As a former Dutch colony and nowadays with 'Status Aparte' Aruba has within the Kingdom of the Netherlands the highest livin standards of the Caribbean area. Dutch is the official language but English, Spanish and its own Papiamento is also spoken on the island.
An average temperature of 82.4 degrees Fahrenheit and the always present cooling trade wind ensures a very pleasant climate.
Climate Aruba
Besides excellent water-sports such as wind- and kite-surfing, diving diving, parasailing and snorkeling, Aruba has much more to offer.For active and sportive tourists there are many other activities, like horseback-riding, golf, safari- and off the road tours along the wild North Coast.
Lovers of nature can enjoy our National Park ‘Arikok’. Or can enjoy the panoramic view from the small local mountain ‘Hooiberg’ which is ‘Haystack’ in Dutch.
Oranjestad is also a shoppers-paradise for those who love jewelry, watches, perfumeries and brand name shops like Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tous, Mango, Benetton etc. And don't forget to enjoy the nightlife in Oranjestad with its many casino’s, bars, restaurants, hotel shows and cinema's.
Aruba is the perfect spot to rediscover entertainment, romantic live moments and to absorb Aruba's rich culture. Give yourself a boost and an adrenalin shot with the activities on water or on land.
All of this makes Aruba 'One Happy Island'.
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