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Aruba (Oranjestad)

Aruba (Oranjestad) · Aruba · 12.52, -70.04

Located off the coast of Venezuela in the southern Caribbean, Oranjestad is Aruba's capital. Pastel Dutch colonial buildings line the city, while Eagle Beach and Palm Beach attract visitors. Arikok National Park, with its cacti and natural pools, offers scenery shaped by the island's arid climate.

Port highlights

About 30,000 (urban area)

Population

A dry tropical climate. It is warm and often sunny year-round, with stable weather outside the hurricane belt.

Climate

Dutch and Papiamento (English and Spanish are also widely used)

Language

Aruban florin (AWG; US dollars are also widely used)

Currency

Year-round (especially December to April)

Best time to visit

Local food

Keshi yena (cheese-stuffed dish), fresh seafood, pastechi, pan bati

Sights

Eagle Beach / Palm BeachOranjestad old townArikok National ParkCalifornia Lighthouse

Monthly average high / low temperatures

31°

24°Jan

31°

25°Feb

31°

25°Mar

32°

26°Apr

32°

26°May

33°

26°Jun

33°

26°Jul

33°

27°Aug

33°

27°Sep

33°

26°Oct

32°

26°Nov

31°

25°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2006 · Station: HATO · about 123 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)150 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

AWG 2.02

Water 500 ml

AWG 6.71

Coffee

AWG 26.00

Inexpensive meal

AWG 10.04

Local beer

Prices in Oranjestad (Aruba). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

AUA

Nearest airport

—

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

About 3.0 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Caribbean & BahamasJun–Nov 2027

Sources

Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
Secondary sourcearuba.com

Source: Wikipedia “Oranjestad, Aruba” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Aruba (Oranjestad)

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

8-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral

11-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from San Juan

Sources