Aruba
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Bordered with silky white sand beaches and turquoise waters as far as you can see, Aruba offers vacationers interesting activities like floating away in the water on a banana boat or enjoying the view while parasailing. Spend your nights doing the salsa and merengue to the rhythmic island beats and dining on local favorite dishes made from the fresh catch of the day.
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Aruba Weather and Geography
Aruba is less than 20 miles off of the Venezuelan coast and sits alongside the sister islands of Curacao and Bonaire. The interior of the island has a landscape close to that of the desert in the southwest, complete with cactus and rock formations. The climate is very mild with a year-round average temperature of 82 degrees and only about 20 inches in annual rainfall - making it one of the driest islands in the Caribbean.
Aruba Quick Facts
- The local language is Papiamento, which evolved from a mixture of Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Indian, English and French.
- You do pay duty in Aruba, but it is very low so prices are competitive with duty-free destinations.
- Visibility in the waters can be up to 100 feet, which makes Aruba a prime destination for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Aruba Vacation Tips
- Aruba offers many attractions for animal-enthusiasts. Check out the Butterfly Farm, which is home to 32 different butterfly species from around the world. Or visit Bubali Bird Sanctuary where you'll find a nesting site for the Blue Heron, Cattle Egret and many more.
- If you want to get away from water activities for a while, take a Jeep safari tour or go hiking in a national park.
- The streets in Aruba's capital, Oranjestad, are lined with shops offering everything from perfumes to china to designer fashions.
- Feeling adventurous? Climb the steps of the 541-foot-tall Hooiberg (which translates to “haystack” in English). It’s a volcanic formation in Oranjestad that offers spectacular views of the city. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Venezuela!
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