96/100
West Coast
Eagle Beach
Aruba's wide low-rise beach of divi-divi trees
Explore destination →Photo: Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)
The island, region by region
Aruba by area: where to stay and what is nearby
7 destinations across Aruba, from the colorful streets of Oranjestad to the calm white sand of Eagle Beach and the rugged desert coast around Arikok National Park. Compare the regions, then plan around the one that fits your trip.
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Discover Aruba
Explore our interactive map to find the perfect destination for your next adventure.
7 destinations
84/100
North & Noord
Noord
Aruba's northwest district of resorts, chapels and lighthouses
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94/100
Oranjestad & Capital
Oranjestad
Aruba's pastel Dutch capital of forts, trams and street art
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97/100
West Coast
Palm Beach
Aruba's high-rise resort strip and watersports hub
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80/100
San Nicolas & South
San Nicolas
Aruba's Sunrise City of murals, music and Baby Beach
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76/100
Central Aruba
Santa Cruz
Aruba's green heart, Hooiberg and Arikok gateway
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74/100
San Nicolas & South
Savaneta
Aruba's oldest village, fishing roots and the Mangel Halto reef
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Visual Journey
Travel Inspiration
Eagle Beach
Photo: Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)
Noord
Photo: Natalie Liao Jen via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)
Oranjestad
Photo: Martin Falbisoner via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
Palm Beach
Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)
Plan With Confidence
Travel Tips & Guides
Best Beaches in Aruba
Compare Eagle, Palm, Baby Beach and the quiet coves on the calm leeward coast.
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Snorkeling & Diving in Aruba
Swim the Antilla wreck, Boca Catalina and Mangel Halto's mangrove shallows.
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Oranjestad Guide
Wander the pastel Dutch colonial center, the harbor and Wilhelmina Park.
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Turn a region into a real itinerary
Pick the destination that fits your trip, then let our guides handle the rest: where to stay, when to go, and how to string the highlights together into one easy route.