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Aruba
Aruba at a glance
$68+
Budget tier · excl. flights
From major hubs
AUA (Queen Beatrix International)
Visa-free 90 days
For most Western passports
$1 ≈ ¥150
JPY · ECB rate
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
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Arid tropical
Now ☀️ 30°C
23:48
AST (UTC-4)
Dutch + Papiamento; English + Spanish universal
Why visit Aruba?
Aruba is a Caribbean Dutch territory — population 110,000 on small island (32km × 9km) off Venezuela's northern coast. Constituent country of Kingdom of Netherlands + 'One Happy Island' national slogan. **'Outside the hurricane belt'** = Caribbean's only hurricane-free island year-round + 360 days sunshine + arid climate. Famous for **Eagle Beach** (powder-white sand + ranked top 3 Caribbean beaches + iconic divi-divi tree photo spot), **Palm Beach** (resort hub + 5-star high-rise hotels + watersports + nightlife), **Arikok National Park** (covers 18% of Aruba + Conchi Natural Pool + Quadiriki Caves + iguana wildlife + lunar landscape + 4x4 Jeep tours), **Oranjestad capital** (Dutch colonial + colorful pastel buildings + duty-free shopping + Renaissance Marketplace), **Baby Beach + San Nicolas** (south coast + smallest waves + family snorkeling + colorful murals + Carnival capital), and **Antilla shipwreck** (German WWII ship sunk 1940 + best diving + Caribbean's #1 wreck dive). Cheaper Caribbean luxury than St Barts.
Bottom line: Aruba is canonical Caribbean hurricane-free paradise + Eagle Beach + Arikok National Park + Antilla shipwreck + Dutch colonial Oranjestad. 4 days hits Eagle Beach + Palm Beach + Arikok + diving + departure. Cheaper Caribbean luxury alternative.
Things to do in Aruba
Highlights
Eagle Beach + Divi-Divi Tree
Top 3 Caribbean beach + iconic divi-divi tree photo spot + powder white sand.
Arikok National Park 4x4 Jeep Tour
18% of Aruba + Conchi Natural Pool + Quadiriki Caves + iguana wildlife + lunar landscape.
Antilla Shipwreck Diving
Caribbean's #1 wreck dive + 1940 German WWII ship + 2,300+ marine species.
Travel cost
Per person, per day (excludes flights)
Hostel + local food + public transport
$68
≈ ¥10,200 JPY
Per person / day (excl. flights)
📅 Total cost by trip duration (incl. flights)
3 days
$290
≈ ¥43,500
5 days
$460
≈ ¥69,000
7 days
$620
≈ ¥93,000
Flight estimate: $400-1,500 from US (AUA direct from NYC + Miami); $1,000-2,000 from Europe (AUA direct from AMS); $1,500-2,500 from Asia (AUA via NYC or AMS) (round-trip estimate)
Monthly weather
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Practical information
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Language
Cultural tips
Money & payment
Currency
AWG + USD widely accepted.
Card acceptance
Universal at hotels + restaurants.
Tipping
15-18% at sit-down + $1-2 per drink.
ATM
Aruba Bank + RBC widely available.
Recommended itinerary
Aruba 3-day route
Day 1 Eagle Beach + divi-divi tree + Palm Beach
10:00
Eagle Beach + divi-divi tree photo
Top 3 Caribbean beach + iconic divi-divi tree photo spot + powder white sand; FREE
12:00
Lunch at Manchebo Beach Resort
Beachfront Caribbean + grilled fish $30-60
14:00
Palm Beach watersports + parasailing
Watersports + parasailing $80 + jet ski $60 + banana boat $30; free entry
17:00
Sunset at California Lighthouse (1916)
Iconic sunset spot + cliffside + Bandera Falls; FREE entry
19:30
Dinner at Madame Janette's (Aruba's #1)
Iconic Aruba fine dining + tasting menu $80-150
22:00
Crystal Casino (Renaissance Aruba)
Casino + 5-star nightlife + cocktails $15-30
Day 2 Arikok National Park 4x4 Jeep tour
09:00
Arikok National Park 4x4 Jeep tour
18% of Aruba + Conchi Natural Pool + Quadiriki Caves + iguana wildlife + lunar landscape; $130 day tour
🎫 13% off — Book lowest price11:30
Conchi Natural Pool swim
Hidden natural rock pool + Caribbean swimming + ladder access; included
13:30
Lunch at Charlie's Bar (San Nicolas)
Iconic Aruban institution since 1941 + Caribbean classics $30-60
15:00
Quadiriki Caves + iguana spotting
Limestone caves + Aruba petroglyphs + iguana wildlife; included
17:00
Baby Beach + family snorkeling
Smallest waves Aruba + family snorkeling + cleaner beach; FREE entry
20:00
Dinner at The Old Fisherman (San Nicolas)
Caribbean seafood + Aruban specialties $40-80
Day 3 Antilla shipwreck diving + departure
08:00
Antilla shipwreck dive (WWII German ship)
Caribbean's #1 wreck dive + 1940 sunk + 2-tank dive; $150 2-tank dive
🎫 12% off — Book lowest price13:00
Lunch at Yemanja Woodfired Grill
Caribbean fine dining + woodfire grill $50-100
15:00
Oranjestad walking + Renaissance Marketplace
Dutch colonial colorful pastel buildings + duty-free shopping; FREE walking
17:00
Wilhelmina Park + Aruba Aloe Factory
Iconic park + Aruba Aloe museum + factory tour; $5 entry
20:00
Final dinner at White Modern Cuisine
Modern Caribbean + tasting menu $80-150
Where to stay
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Palm Beach (high-rise hotels)
Resort hub + Marriott + Hyatt + Ritz-Carlton + watersports + nightlife. Best for first-timers.
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Eagle Beach (low-rise area)
Top 3 Caribbean beach + divi-divi tree + boutique resorts + cleaner. Best for couples.
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Oranjestad (capital)
Dutch colonial + colorful pastel buildings + duty-free shopping + Renaissance Marketplace.
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Arikok National Park
18% of Aruba + Conchi Natural Pool + Quadiriki Caves + iguana wildlife + 4x4 Jeep tours.
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Baby Beach + San Nicolas (south)
Smallest waves + family snorkeling + Carnival capital + cheaper accommodations + colorful murals.
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California Lighthouse (north)
1916 lighthouse + most photographed Aruba sunset + cliffside + Bandera Falls nearby.
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Frequently asked questions
Most common questions from travelers to Aruba
Q How much per day?
Budget $68, mid $170, luxury $405+. Mid-tier Caribbean, ~60% cheaper than St Barts.
Q How many days?
4 days. Day 1: Eagle Beach + Palm Beach + sunset California Lighthouse. Day 2: Arikok 4x4 Jeep + Conchi Natural Pool. Day 3: Antilla diving + Oranjestad shopping. Day 4: Departure.
Q Best time?
Year-round (27-32°C + 360 days sunshine). Aruba is Caribbean's only hurricane-free island. Sep-Nov cheapest. Christmas + New Year peak prices.
Q Visa?
Visa-free 30-180 days for Korean (30) / Japanese (90) / EU/UK/AU/US (180) passports.
Q Safety?
Among Caribbean's safest. Watch for petty theft + tourist scams.
Q English?
Universal — alongside Dutch + Papiamento + Spanish (officially quadrilingual). Most fluent in Caribbean.
Q Famous food?
Keshi Yena (Aruban stuffed cheese ball $30-60), Cala (black-eyed pea fritters $5-15), Pastechi (Aruban pastry $3-8). Madame Janette's (Aruba's #1 fine dining $80-150), Yemanja Woodfired Grill ($50-100), Charlie's Bar (San Nicolas institution since 1941 $30-60).
Q Aruba vs Maldives?
Aruba: 75% cheaper + Caribbean culture + Dutch colonial + accessible from US. Maldives: ultra-luxury + overwater bungalows + 9h Asia + most expensive. Aruba for cultural Caribbean; Maldives for honeymoon paradise.
Q Hurricane-free really?
YES — Aruba is south of Caribbean hurricane belt (12.5°N latitude). Only Caribbean island that NEVER had major hurricane. Year-round travel safe + 360 days sunshine + arid climate (rare rain).
Q Korean direct flight?
No direct flights. 22h via NYC (JetBlue) or Amsterdam (KLM). Korean tourists rare due to long flight. Caribbean US + Latin American tourist favorite.
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