Aruba
Caribbean · ABW
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Aruba
Aruba is one of the easiest Caribbean picks for travelers who want reliable beach weather, resort convenience, and a trip that stays simple from start to finish. It works best as a short warm-weather escape anchored by one coast or hotel area, with just enough room for a national-park day or a quieter beach beyond the main strip.
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Things To See
- Oranjestad
- Palm Beach
- Eagle Beach
- Arikok National Park
- California Lighthouse
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- Aruba is one of the easier year-round Caribbean options, but January through May is the cleanest broad window.
- Most first visits are better as one-base trips than as a constant search for new overnight stops.
- Leave room for at least one non-resort day so the island feels bigger than the beach strip.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Aruba.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Oranjestad
- Population
- 107,566
- Area
- 180 km²
- Region
- Caribbean
Languages
- Dutch
- Papiamento
Currency
Aruban florin (ƒ)
AWG
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
78.0
Price level index (US = 100)
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Oranjestad (12.52°N, 70.03°W).
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 19.7%
- Forest cover
- 2.3%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 2
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 1
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
44/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
83/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Aruba. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Aruba. If you decide to travel to Aruba: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for the Dutch Caribbean. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data