Oranjestad Travel Guide
Aruba
Oranjestad is Aruba’s capital, with a population of 29,998. It sits on the island’s south-west coast and is the main urban centre for visitors arriving in Aruba.
Most air travellers arrive through Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA). Beaches are close to the city, including Surfside Beach at 1.8 kilometres, Governor’s Bay Beach at 2.7 kilometres, and Bushiri Beach at 5 kilometres. Further along the coast, Druif Beach is 5.7 kilometres away and Mangel Halto Beach is 6.4 kilometres away.
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Weather in Oranjestad
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Pays in AWG
Plug type Type A & Type B & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +297
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Aruba for various services. While not mandatory, it's a common practice to show appreciation for good service.
Best time to visit Oranjestad
Jan
29°17Feb
29°13Mar
30°7Apr
30°7May
31°4Jun
31°8Jul
31°12Aug
32°8Sep
33°4Oct
32°5Nov
30°16Dec
30°17Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Oranjestad
Surfside Beach
1.8 km away
Governor’s Bay Beach
2.7 km away
Taratata
4.3 km away
Bushiri Beach
5 km away
Druif Beach
5.7 km away
Mangel Halto Beach
6.4 km away
Divi beach
6.4 km away
Manchebo Beach
6.8 km away
Things to do in Oranjestad
Trinidad Stadium
stadium arena
1.6 km
Fort Zoutman
monument
2.9 km
3.4 km
Pro-Catedral San Francisco
christian place of worship
3.2 km
Misa Santa Filomena
christian place of worship
3.9 km
Historical Museum of Aruba
museum
2.9 km
Plaza Daniel Leo
historic site
3.2 km
Plaza Simon Bolivar
park
1.8 km
Getting there
Reina Beatrix International Airport · 0 km
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