Amazônia (J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 374, Palm Beach) – Los empleados de Amazônia saben que no es fácil ser todo para todos, pero se acercan. Ya sea que ames la carne o seas vegetariano; si tiene un gran apetito o si le gusta la diversidad en la comida; ya sea que elija cenar en el interior […]
AUTOBÚS Los autobuses realizan viajes cada hora entre los resorts de playa y hoteles y Oranjestad (un total de 13 líneas), y son operados por Arubus NV, el principal servicio de transporte público en la isla (http://arubus.com). La tarifa de ida es EE. UU. $ 2.30, y se prefiere el cambio exacto (si está pagando […]
Protestant Church (Wilheminastraat 1, Oranjestad) – this is Aruba’s oldest house of worship (built in 1846). Looming above a terracotta tile roof, the square tower, decorated with stars, hearts, and wooden shutters, reminds visitors of Pennsylvania Dutch country.
TAXI There’s a dispatch office at the airport; you can also flag down taxis on the street (look for license plates with a “TX” tag). Rates are fixed by the Aruba Dept. of Public Traffic (i.e., there are no meters; the rates are set by the government and displayed on a chart), though you and […]
Fort Zoutman Historical Museum and Willem III Tower (Fort Zoutmanstraat 4, Oranjestad) – built in 1798 to defend the island against pirates, this old Dutch fortress acts as the location for the Historical Museum of Aruba. The museum’s exhibit traces Aruba’s history from the settlement of the ancient Caiquetio Indians to Spanish and then Dutch […]
Beth Israel Synagogue (Adriaan Lacle Blvd. 2, Oranjestad) – this house of worship was built for Jews (mainly merchants) who came during the early 20th century, when the oil refinery industry took hold in Aruba. It attracted worshippers from other parts of the Caribbean and Europe (including at one point World War II Holocaust survivors). […]
Alto Vista Chapel (Alto Vista, Noord — near Aruba’s north coast) – a.k.a. the Pilgrim’s Church, this house of worship was established over 250 years ago by a Venezuelan missionary (just northeast of the town called Noord). This also happens to be the first Roman Catholic Church established in Aruba. The church is located on […]
CAR Several Aruba Car Rental companies are present at the airport for you to pick up or drop off your vehicle or you can request pick-up at your hotel. While regular cars are suitable for a large part of sightseeing, for the more adventurous, it’s a good idea to rent a four wheel drive vehicle […]
Quadirikiri and Fontein Caves (Arikok National Park, San Fuego 70, Aruba) – these two caves, located within Arikok National Park, are worth a visit simply for their ancient Indian paintings. Visitors are welcome to explore these caves – they must be aware that hundreds of (harmless) nocturnal bats inhabit them.
National Archaeological Museum of Aruba (Schelpstraat 42, Oranjestad) – this museum offers a look into the lives of Aruba’s early inhabitants. The collection of artifacts seen here includes farm tools, Indian artifacts, pottery, glass and art, and even a few skeletons. A team of professional archaeologists is among the museum’s staff members, whose job is […]