ARUBA FAQS-FOR THOSE INQUIRING MINDS

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-Aruba is located in the Southern part of the Caribbean-the Caribbean Sea

-25 km/15.5 mi. north of the coast of Venezuela

-mostly flat with 2 rock formations:  Ayo & Casibari with the northern part with hills

-rocky formations such as corral plateaus

and a rough dark, blue sea compared to the other sandy side with calmer areas for swimming and outdoor activities

-Size:  75 square miles-approximately 20 by 6 miles from north to south

-population (2022 est.) is 109,400

-Head of Government: (current-2022)-Prime Minister:  Evelyn Wever-Croes

-Capital: Oranjestad

-check the website Aruba.com for any travel restrictions and medical information

-local medical facilities available

-Hospital 

-passport

-swim suit, shorts, sandals/flip flops, suntan screen-you are close to the equator! 

-Evening clothes for dinner and casino-I suggest dress shorts for men and casual or cocktail dresses/shorts/jumpsuits for ladies

-Aruba.com for travelers has lots of details and information

-dinner reservations may be required and are recommended.  Tip may be included in your receipt.  You can always tip more.

-from fine dining to Wendy's - it's all here in Aruba

-water sports such as wind sailing, scuba diving, sailing vessels, ocean fishing,  snorkeling

-four wheeling and scheduled tours 

-85 F average annual daytime temperature

-precipitation - 15-18 inches annually

Anyone for Papiamento or Papiamentu?  A Portuguese-based creole language spoken in the Dutch Caribbean.  Other languages commonly used are English, Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish

Official Languages are Dutch and Papiamentu

From cabanas with locally made products to high-end shopping for Gucci and Prada or gemstones and pearls, Aruba has ample shopping opportunities!

What can you do besides read 'Aruba Vacation with Aruba Joe' on the beach? There are many land and water activities including snorkeling, boating, and four-wheel riding to explore the beauty of the island. Reservations may be required.

Church services available. 

 A choice of casinos are located in some of the hotels and areas on the island.

Car rentals are available. Be sure to reserve a vehicle when you make your travel plans.   

Sunset is from  6:12 PM - 6:30 PM due to the close proximity to the equator.

There are many fine eating established all over the island offering a wide range of foods. Reservations are suggested. Taxis are convenient and provide access to and from them. 

 -taxis are available for your commute to and from