Aruba

Nearby areas in Aruba

Oranjestad

Aruba's capital city is set along a scenic harbor and yachting port on the southwestern side of the island. Framed by charming, pastel-colored buildings built in the Dutch colonial style, thousands of tourists visit this picturesque city each day, arriving by cruise ship to explore downtown and Seaport Village, a hive of specialty shopping and souvenirs.

Palm Beach

Sheltered from the wind on the leeward side of the island, this hotel and tourist center features 7 miles of palmed, white-sand beaches. The warm and gentle Caribbean Sea is ideal for swimming, sailing, and other water activities.

San Nicolas

Located on the southeastern tip of the island, Aruba's second largest town was built during the island's oil boom in the early 1900s. The town has a British Caribbean heritage and is the birthplace of the island's Carnival festivities.

Savaneta

The oldest town in Aruba and the original capital, this active fishing village is situated on the southeastern coast of the island near Commander's Bay.

Cunucu

Relatively flat and barren, this rugged interior region of the island is punctuated by the occasional divi-divi tree and pastel-colored cottages.

For more information about Aruba

Aruba Tourism Authority

LG Smith Boulevard 172, Aruba, Dutch Caribbean, phone (011-2978/2101923778, fax 011-2978/34702/30075.

Atlanta

199 14th Street NE, Suite 2008, Atlanta, GA 30309-3688, phone 404-89-ARUBA, fax 404-873-2193.

Chicago

5901 North Cicero, Suite 301, Chicago, IL 60646, phone 773-202-5054, fax 773-202-9293.

Houston

12707 North Freeway, Suite138, Houston, TX 77060-1234, phone 281-87-ARUBA, fax 281-872-7872.

Miami

2344 Salzedo Street, Miami, FL 33144-5033, phone 305-567-2720, fax 305-567-2721.

New York

1000 Harbor Boulevard, Weehawken, NJ 07087, phone 201-330-0800 or toll-free 800-TO-ARUBA, fax 201-330-8757.