Oranjestad Travel Guide

Things to Do in Oranjestad

Copa Airlines flights to Oranjestad bring you direct to the colorful Dutch colonial capital of Aruba. Hotels in town are within walking distance of the best things to do in Oranjestad. Dine in bistros overlooking the sunny marina and browse the candy-colored Dutch-styled malls and shops on the waterfront and Caya G. F. Betico Croes, the Main Street. Palm Beach, on Aruba’s northwest coast, has the island’s finest high-rise luxury resorts, each with its own stretch of pristine beach real estate, while neighboring low-rise Eagle Beach has a cluster of boutique hotels and inviting timeshares on a calm turquoise bay. Sunken ships, fallen airplanes and vivid coral reefs in Aruba’s waters make for world-class scuba diving and snorkeling. If you prefer to stay on land, rent a jeep to drive into the Aruban backcountry and Arikok National Park, an arid, wind-swept landscape of spiny cactus and curvaceous divi-divi trees.

Sophisticated restaurants in Oranjestad

Although little grows on this desert island, Aruba’s chefs craft some of the finest cuisine in the Caribbean. Restaurants in Oranjestad and Aruba’s resorts serve refined meals of European and South American fare in sumptuous waterside settings. In fact, one of the top things to do in Oranjestad and Aruba is to indulge in a different restaurant every night.

Lively Nightlife in Oranjestad

Flashy casinos with spinning roulette wheels and Caribbean stud poker tables keep the stakes high for nightlife in Oranjestad. Bet on the buzzing bars and clubs along L.G. Smith Boulevard for power mingling with Aruba’s young and hip until 4am. You’ll also find snug jazz and cigar lounges here and just off the strip.

Oranjestad Travel Tips

• Weather in Oranjestad is blissfully balmy and mild year-round. Pack for bright, sunny weather and bring plenty of sunscreen—the sun’s reflection off the white sand and glittering ocean can cause your skin to burn quickly.
• Buses and taxis can take you between the beaches and sights on Aruba. Most of the best things to do in Oranjestad—shopping, dining and casino gambling—are within easy walking distance of each other.
• Jeep rentals for trips into Aruba’s outback are available in Oranjestad and at the airport.

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