North America · Caribbean
Oranjestad (Aruba)
Part of Aruba
Aruba's Dutch-colonial capital. Renaissance Aruba marina + private island, the cruise port, walkable downtown shopping. Closest to Carnival in February. The urban-anchor choice.
Country: Aruba
Region: Oranjestad
Language: nl
Currency: AWG
Cost tier: $$$
Why come here
Art & Museums
7.0
| Craft Artisan Traditions | 7 |
Gambling
7.0
| Casino Gambling | 7 |
| Casino Table Games | 7 |
| Casino Slots Electronic | 7 |
| Casino Resort Complexes | 6 |
Romance
6.0
| Private Intimate Experiences | 6 |
Family Fun
6.0
| Family Resorts All Inclusive | 6 |
Foodie
6.0
| Food Market Culture | 6 |
Beach & Water
6.0
| World Class Beaches | 6 |
| Tropical Islands Classic | 6 |
Historical
4.0
| Medieval Old Town | 4 |
Practical notes
terrain: urban, coastal
english widely spoken
visa free for us
visa free for co
walkable city
kid friendly overall
lgbtq friendly
safe solo travel
outside hurricane belt
Climate by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 84°F | 84°F | 86°F | 86°F | 88°F | 90°F | 90°F | 90°F | 90°F | 88°F | 86°F | 84°F |
| Low °F | 75°F | 75°F | 75°F | 77°F | 79°F | 79°F | 79°F | 79°F | 79°F | 77°F | 77°F | 75°F |
| Sea °F | 79°F | 79°F | 79°F | 81°F | 81°F | 82°F | 82°F | 82°F | 82°F | 82°F | 81°F | 81°F |
| Precip (in) | 1.4 in | 0.6 in | 0.4 in | 0.6 in | 0.8 in | 0.8 in | 1.4 in | 1.0 in | 2.0 in | 3.1 in | 3.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Snow likely | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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