Oranjestad
Oranjestad, the capital and most populous of Aruba's eight regions, is located on the southwestern coast of the island.
Getting to Oranjestad
- 01Queen Beatrix International Airport
Worth seeing
- 01Fort Zoutman/Historical Museum of Aruba
The Historical Museum of Aruba is housed inside the oldest building on the island, the Fort Zoutman, which was built in 1798.
- 02Aloe Vera
Pitastraat 115, Oranjestad, arubaonline@arubaaloe.com.
Things to do
Oranjestad is a fun place for water activities such as snorkeling, boat rides, parasailing and fishing. Shopping: Most stores do not have quality products (excluding the famous jewelry stores) and mostly only sell nicknacks and the typical keepsakes. Jewelry stores around the island have prices much lower than in the United States.
Where to eat
While in Oranjestad you can look any which direction and a restaurant is surely to be within walking distance. A local corner place called "Island Breeze" is filled with local flair and has many local dishes. The Paddock has a view of the cruise ships, and the lunch special state (skewers) are reasonably priced.
Getting around Oranjestad the local way
- Get inYou can also rent a car or jeep at airport or through the hotel concierge.
From Wikivoyage: Palm Beach (Aruba), CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-02.
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