59 Aruba Facts: You Will Want To Spend Your Next Vacation There

On bright days, Venezuela is visible from the south-eastern part of the island.

Aruba may be a tiny Dutch Caribbean island, but its culture and history are rich – and there are plenty of things to do in Aruba. Aruba is a shopper's paradise, with a larger assortment of worldwide brand name items than anyplace else in the Caribbean or South America.

The prices are 10%-35% cheaper than in the United States. The cost of living in Aruba is comparable to that of the United States. Because agriculture in Aruba is limited, practically all food must be imported, groceries are slightly more expensive. Prices have risen by 5%-6%, though eating out is less expensive than in the United States.

Facts About Aruba

'One Happy Island' is the official slogan of Aruba. Beautiful white sand beaches and crystal blue water may be found on one side of Aruba.

Rugged and rocky terrain, black sand beaches,  natural bridges, caverns, and pools, as well as solid waves, may be found on either side of the island. It is these iconic beach island scenes and a hospitable population that has made this place a must-visit for everyone.

• Aruba is an ex Dutch colony.
• It is now an independent country.
• Aruba is a self-governing country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, with a population of over 100,000 people.
• The island is 21 mi (33.7 km) long and 75 sq mi (194.2 sq km) in size.
• Beautiful beaches with warm waters may be found on Aruba.
• The climate of Aruba is tropical.
• Aruba has a lot of wind. Winds average 14-21 mph  (22.5-33.7 kph) all year.
• Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao were initially referred to as the Netherlands Antilles.
• Aruba is one of the ABC islands, which also includes Curaçao and Bonaire.
• Aruba is a 20 mi (32.1 km) long island with a 5 mi (8 km) coastline.
• Even though Aruba gained independence in 1986, the Dutch school system is still used.It involves educating the Dutch language to all students.
• The florin is the official currency; however, the US dollar is widely accepted.
• The island's official languages are Papiamento and Dutch.
• Most Arubans can communicate in at least four languages, including their indigenous Papiamento, as well as English, Spanish, and Dutch.
• Papiamento is the Creole language that incorporates aspects of Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, French, English, and African and Arawakan languages.
• The official language of Aruba is Papiamento, which is also spoken on Bonaire and Curaçao.
• Aruba is located on the South American continental plate and is classified as part of Central/North and South America.
• Aruba is a tiny island lying 18 mi (28.9 km) north of Venezuela's coast.
• Aruba has the same year-round mean temperature of 82 F (27.7 C).

Aruba's History

Humans have been present in Aruba for more than 1000 years. Archaeologists have discovered pieces of the island's oldest recorded settlements, dating to 1000 AD. The Caqueto Amerindians, who sailed 15 mi (24 km) from Venezuela towards the island by canoe, were the earliest Arubans we know of.

• The initial moniker of Aruba was 'The Island of Giants' because of the Caqueto.
• The Caqueto, on the other hand, were not giants, they were simply taller than the explorers who landed at the end of the 15th century.
• Caqueto Amerindians from the Arawak group, who arrived from Venezuela, are believed to have been Aruba's earliest residents.
• The Republic of the Netherlands is made up of four nations. Aruba is one of them.
• The Netherlands, Sint Maarten, and Curaçao are the other three nations around Aruba.
• Aruba, however, has not always been Dutch. The Spanish first settled it, and in 1499, legendary adventurer Amerigo Vespucci (who eventually gave America its name) paid a visit to the island.
• The Dutch had taken complete control of this Island in 1636.
• Every April, the island hosts a day of games, kite flying, as well as other fun events to commemorate the birthday of King Willem-Alexander, emperor of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Facts For Tourists

Aruba is a Dutch Caribbean island in the southern Caribbean. Aruba is known for its white sandy beaches, mild climate, and the fact that it is situated just below the hurricane zone, which means the weather is arid and rainy.

There are a lot of tourist spots all across Europe - and Aruba is one of them! Check out more fun facts that every tourist should know!

• When is the best time to visit Aruba? Because Aruba lies outside of the storm belt, the Aruba tourism authority thinks that visiting the Caribbean island at any time is a terrific idea!
• The most cost-effective time to visit is one of the most important considerations.
• Room rates are at their highest from January through March, July until August, and during the holidays. April, May, June, September and October are the least expensive.
• Aruba holidays are laid-back and relaxed, and your attire should reflect that. Bring beach suits, sandals, and flip-flops with you.
• At rough, pebbly beach locations, water footwear will come in helpful. Bring a wide-brimmed cap or hat, as well as sunglasses, to shield yourself from the sun. Reapply sunscreen frequently, particularly between 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Aruba has a relatively low crime rate. As a result, it is one of the Caribbean's safest islands.

Aruba's Food And Culture

Keshi Yena is the national cuisine of Aruba, has its origins in the struggle to survive: scraps are repurposed by being placed into a cheese crust and cooked. Stobas (stews), Sopis (soups), Pastechi, Pisca Hasa, and other fresh fish are among the local dishes of Aruba. Bananas hasa, arroz moro, and funchi are other traditional Aruban side dishes.

• Look for places that provide funchi fries as a snack - they are famous all over Aruba. These delectable native snacks are seasoned using sea salt, black pepper with melted cheese and are highly addictive.
• Arubans have a remarkable appearance and are noted for their warm and welcoming demeanor. The Arawak people, primarily farmers, and fishers, were the island's first residents, and they were a peace-loving tribe.
• Here are more fun facts about Aruba that you may not be aware of. In Aruba, taxis do not have meters. On Sundays, taxis levy a $3 extra. Aruba imports the majority of its food.
• England,  Spain, and the Netherlands all settled or conquered Aruba.
• The rattlesnake is the only venomous species on the island.
• These days, gold isn't Aruba's most excellent valuable natural resource. It's aloe vera.
• Aruba aloe, the world's oldest aloe firm, was founded in 1890 and has been spreading the therapeutic qualities of this succulent plant to the globe for more than a century. Locally produced aloe is used in many island beauty treatments; the plant is a potent antioxidant that provides vitamins beneficial to your skin.
• The aloe vera products created at 'Aruba aloe' are their only significant export. In addition, they make cosmetics and medicinal gel to aid in treating burn sufferers.
• Eagle Beach, located in Oranjestad and a small drive from Palm Beach, provides hotels on a lesser, more intimate scale in reduced towers, hence the moniker 'lowrise-area'.
• In Aruba, there is no need to purchase bottled water. The water supply of Aruba is pure and pleasant, reaching the World Health Organization's highest quality requirements.
• Aruba's motto is 'One Happy Island', and it stays true to it entirely. Everyone on the island adores it and could speak about it all day. There's a lot of pride on the island, and it's well-deserved!
• Aruba is a windsurfer's dream come true. Every year, it hosts the world amateur wind-surfing tournament.
• Aruba is a habitat for a unique burrowing owl species. It dwells in cacti-covered caves in the ground. It is a national emblem of Aruba and features on postcards. 
• Every year, approximately a million people visit the beaches of Aruba. That's roughly ten times the population in the area.
• It is host to the world's most threatened rattlesnake, the Aruban rattlesnake. There are just about 230 of these animals alive in the open. The country has a wild side, and its diversity is reflected in its people - with more than 15 different ethnicities living there. During a stay here, visitors can also see various magnificent animals.
• Cigars, cigarettes, and cigarillos; alcohol, especially liqueurs and spirits; jewelry; pocket or wristwatches with no valuable metal casing; and makeup, beauty, or skincare products are the highest valued exports of Aruba. Aruba shopping offers a wide range of items and services.
• Businesses specialize in jewelry, fragrances, leather items, designer apparel, electronics, locally manufactured crafts, Dutch licorice, Cuban cigars, and Dutch cheese, which attracts people to visit Aruba.
• One of the indigenous emblems of Aruba, an ancestor's grinding stone, or Qudi, with its perfectly shaped manga or pestle. Both stones will eventually shape one another. The granite rock of the island's batholite deposit makes the Qudis.
• Don't visit Aruba during hurricane season, and also don't limit yourself to the palm or eagle beaches.
• A charity monitors turtle nests and guides newborn turtles into the water whenever necessary, working with officers from Arikok National Park.
• It's incredible to see the tiny turtle hatchlings crawling down the beach, leaping into the water, and making the first movements on their lengthy journey to their remote feeding grounds, which can be as much as 6,000 mi (9,656 km) away.
• Aruba is not in hurricane alley; thus, there is no bad time to visit this wonderful place. Tourism has aided in developing Aruba's economy and helped the island's low poverty rate. Aruba offers a wide range of activities, including diving, quadding, island tours, and much more.
• Aruba is home to a volcano, named Hooiberg or the Haystack, which is located right in the middle of the island.