ARUBA
Language → Papiamento, Dutch
Population (around) → 107,522
Currency → Aruban Florin (AWG) ƒ
General weather Overview
The climate of Aruba is tropical, hot, and rather consistent throughout the year. The air is humid and damp all year, although slight breezes help reduce the
heat.The trade winds are constantly flowing, and the east coast is subject to strong sea currents, whilst the western and southern shores are more protected and have many sandy beaches
Cities
Oranjestad /Capital – Santa Cruz – San Nicolaas – Paradera – Savaneta
Fun facts
- Aruba is a former Dutch colony. Now its own country. However, Aruba remains part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Thanks to their desalination plant, they produce their own drinking water. You can drink the water straight from the taps. The electricity on the island is also a by-product of the desalination plant
- Locals make kites from cactus wood, a light but strong wood found inside the cactus after the flesh has been removed
Some popular local foods
Keshi Yena, Fried Plantain, Cabrito Stoba, Sopi Mondongo, Cala,
Bolita di Keshi, Cool Island Soup, Funchi, Pan Bati, Bolo Borracho, Cocada, Kesio, Papaya Hot
Sauce
Some native animals:
: Painted Tunicate, Colombian Four-eyed Frog, Lesser Antillean Whistling
Frog, Spectacled Caiman, American Crocodile, Striped Anole, Green Iguana, Bananaquit,
Venezuelan Troupial, Bare-eyed Pigeon, Brown Pelican, Carib Grackle, Eared Dove
Couple of reasons to visit
- Aruba has two known unique Rock Formation sites. The Casibari Rock Formation is a cluster of huge tonalite rocks. Appearing to just rise from the ground, you can take a short climb to the top of these boulders for a great photo opportunity. Trekking paths also exist around the formation to let visitors wander the adjacent large rocks and other beautiful landscapes near the site
- If the rock formation sites aren't enough, the island offers so much more, such as years of erosion from the sea created; caves, trails, hills, and the famous natural pools that you get to explore and wouldn't want to miss
- Breathtaking diving, snorkeling, boating, and so many more water activities can be enjoyed on Aruba, especially along its sheltered southwestern coastline. A huge number of outstanding reefs are a perfect opportunity to explore many magnificent coral formations that exist while being surrounded by a large variety of tropical fish
- With a gaming industry and gambling establishments, Aruba is the gambling paradise of the Caribbean. Find any type of game; Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, or Caribbean Stud Poker which was invented in Aruba
