Aruba is a beautiful island located in the Caribbean, South America, its beaches have white sand, crystal clear water and its people are very friendly. Its capital is Oranjestad and it is divided into 8 regions, it has a wonderful tropical weather throughout the year. Its motto is “A Happy Island” and it invites tourists to discover why they are a “Happy Island”
The main commercial activity in Aruba is tourism. Aruba has uncountable resorts and beaches, where you can swim, dive, go ‘kitesurfing’, waterskiing, swim with a tire, parasailing, board rowing and all other kinds of water sports.
In the center of Oranjestad you can find shops of popular brands and you can also take a transport to Palm Beach where there are many shopping centers, hotels, shops and 2km of beaches.
In Palm Beach, you can practice water sports, enjoy good food in its restaurants or visit its shops, it is an ideal area for diving and also to enjoy the sunrise or sunset, as its landscape is amazing.
The most famous beach in Oranjestad is Eagle Beach, considered one of the best beaches in the world. This paradisiacal place is a quiet beach, with crystal clear waters and a wonderful turquoise blue color that contrasts with its very white sand that recalls a scene from the Blue Lagoon.
It is a pubic beach, which borders the main road. It has an excellent view and its sea is impressive, it has a parking area, a picnic area, cabins and an area dor motorized water sports. In this area you will find many hotels, cabins and different accommodation options. It also has many restaurants and shops.
Aruba’s cuisine is very varied, due to the mixture of cultures. It has a Dutch, South American and other Caribbean influences. If you like seafood, this is the ideal place to try the local cuisine, they will offer you different presentations of fresh seafood soup. They will also offer different stewed meats, served with rice and beans or mashed corn. Make sure to try “El pastechi”, which is a fried cake with different fillings and is considered the national snack.
A quintessential tourist site is the old California Lighthouse, located in an area known as Hudishibana, near the northwest end of the island. It offers an excellent view of the west coast of the island.
Another place to visit on the island is the natural pool known as “conchi” or “Cura di Tortuga”. To get to this unique pool, you must walk, ride a horse or drive a 4×4 vehicle, since it is in a secluded area, which you cannot access by car.
Despite being an island that has a total area of approximately 180 square kilometers, it has many places to enjoy, not everything is the beach, there are also casinos, caves, parks and museums.
In every corner of Aruba you will find many unforgettable experiences and endless activities. Undoubtedly, Aruba is a beautiful place to visit.
ALFA