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Capital of Aruba
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Oranjestad is the capital and largest city of Aruba. The city is home to some of the island's local residents and also many governmental buildings. Along the main "drag" (Sasakiweg street) you will find mostly tourist walking around and shopping and can also see the cruise ships that bring more and more external tourism into the island everyday.
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The Historical Museum of Aruba is housed inside the oldest building on the island, the Fort Zoutman, which was built in 1798. Here, you will find information about Aruba during the Spanish and Dutch period. You can also climb up the Willem III Tower.
The historic Ecury family home is now museum.
You can take a short tour and learn some interesting facts about aloe farming, production and uses. Free tours every 15 minutes. No need to book ahead
A charming property with several beautifully designed 1-bedroom & 2-bedroom cottages scattered around in a garden with a swimming pool. Every cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, A/C, private patio with hammock & BBQ, TV & DVD player, telephone and Wi-Fi access. 150 yards from the beach, located right across the Marriott and Ritz Carlton.
Paradera Park is a large apartment resort with studios and 1-bedroom apartments, all have private terrace/balcony and aircondition. Tropical gardens, large swimming pool, cabanas and hammocks
Two distinctive lodging options for young couples and families respectively. Both have pools and 40-acres of private beach.
Across the street from Surfside Beach, this hotel is 1 mile away from the airport and a pleasant 10-minute walk from downtown.
Divi Aruba Resort
Oceanfront resort with spacious guest rooms and suites, upscale amenities, four freshwater pools and a variety of non-motorized water sports including snorkeling, beginners windsurfing, and sunfish sailing.
Divi Tamarijn Resort
Oceanfront resort with upscale amenities, four freshwater pools and a variety of on-site dining options, bars, lounges, and plenty of water activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, and windsurfing.
You can get into the downtown by bike. If the heat is too harsh a cab ride fare usually is only US$8-15. Cabs are always outside all of the resorts.
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