Oranjestad
Aruba's capital, where Dutch colonial-style buildings in bright colours, street murals and a seafront shopping strip cluster around the harbour.
The capital stretches along the harbour. Its main street and side lanes are lined with Dutch colonial-style buildings in pink, yellow and green, many of them decorated with murals. The seafront has duty-free shops, luxury boutiques and dockside restaurants. You can walk past Fort Zoutman, the National Archaeological Museum and Wilhelmina Park in about half a day. On cruise ship days the centre is crowded during the day but quieter after dusk. Most shops close on Sundays. The bus terminal is near the harbour, making all the beaches easy to reach.
Opening hours
Open all day; shop about 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Fort Zoutman & Willem III Tower
- National Archaeological Museum Aruba
- Flamingo Beach (Renaissance Island)
- Aruba Aloe Factory
- Eagle Beach
- Hooiberg
- Casibari Rock Formations
- Butterfly Farm Aruba