Send to Printer
E-mail this pageAbout Aruba
Aruba is located about 12 degrees north of the equator, approximately 18 miles off the Paraguan’ Peninsula of Venezuela. The island, one of the Lesser Antilles islands, is about 19 miles long and 5 miles wide. Aruba enjoys a sunny climate making it a year- round destination for visitors. Aruba is located outside the hurricane belt and rainfall is very moderate on the island.
ACCOMMODATIONS – Aruba offers you a very large and varied choice of hotels and resorts, both low-rise and high-rise, and apartments. There are also numerous timeshares which are ideal for families and longer stays.
CALLING ARUBA – The international dialing code for Aruba is 297. Area codes do not exist in Aruba. All numbers start with 8 except for cellular telephone numbers which start with 9.
COMMUNICATIONS – Aruba has a modern telecommunications network. Long distance calls can be placed from any telephone or from SETAR (Aruba’s Telecommunications organization) locations around Aruba. AT&T customers can dial 800-8000 from special phones located at the airport and at the cruise ship docking area. From other phones dial 121 to contact the SETAR international operator to place a collect or AT&T calling card call. Cellular phone rental is also available and calling cards are available. Internet access is available.
CREDIT CARDS – All major credit cards are accepted and there are Credit Card & Travelers’ checks representatives who will help you should you have any problems. ATM machines are also available for cards compatible with the Cirrus system.
CURRENCY – Aruba’s currency is the Florin, denoted by the letters ‘Afl.’, divided into 100 cents. Travelers’ checks are widely accepted.
DRINKING WATER – Aruba has the world’s second largest desalination plant which supplies the island with pure, refreshing water.
ELECTRICITY – Same as in North America, i.e. 110Volts AC at 60 cycles.
TIME – The time in Aruba is Atlantic Standard Time. It is the same as Eastern Daylight Savings time all year ‘round.
WHAT TO WEAR – With Aruba’s tropical climate, you will be comfortable in casual summerwear plus some light evening wear for restaurants, nightclubs and casinos (men might need a light jacket for some of these). Bathing suits are not permitted in shopping and business areas. Shorts and T-shirts are not permitted in the upscale restaurants.