Hostels in ORANJESTAD, ARUBA

Oranjestad – Aruba’s Glittering Cultural Center

The capital city of Aruba, Oranjestad looks extremely spectacular with several Dutch colonial architectural wonders dotting the whole city in pastel colors. The city booms with natural beauty, illuminating museum experiences, theatrical spectacle, shopping complexes and beaches making it an ideal tourist spot.

History:
Oranjestad, the capital city of Aruba since 1797, got its name after the Dutch royal house of Oranje. The name Oranjestad was conferred to the city in the early nineteenth century. The town was built around Fort Zoutman, soon after it was built in 1796. Initially, the town was known as the town on the Bay of Horses.

Popular Places and Attractions:
Aruba Historical Museum and the Aruba Numismatic Museum provide a deep insight into the establishment, political history and culture of the Caribbean island nation of Aruba. The Archeological Museum of Aruba outlines the earliest history of the Aruba Ostrich Farm keeps kids of all ages entertained for hours.

To witness the natural wonders of the island to the fullest, one must not miss to visit Arikok National Park which has some of the highest peaks and important geological sights of Aruba. It’s a great place to be with family, hiking and exploring.

For a relaxing day in the sun, the soft sand, mild temperature and calm sea conditions of Arashi Beach are perfect. This place is great for swimming and snorkeling fun. The Blue Parrotfish Waterpark is another great place to beat the heat of Aruba. Other tourist attractions that will surely captivate your heart in Oranjestad are California Lighthouse, Alto Vista Chapel, The Antilla, Bubali Bird Sanctuary, Fort Oranje, etc.

Getting Around:
Taxi is an expensive mode of transportation in Oranjestad. The bus transportation system is fairly good and economical in Aruba. Get a bus schedule to guide you before trying to get around in a bus.

Places of Entertainment:
The Seaport Village Mall, downtown and the Seaport Marketplace are some of the popular places where one can find the best plenty of shopping opportunities. Another major shopping venue in Oranjestad is Caya G. F. Betico Croes, or the Main Street. Some high-end shopping centers are Royal Plaza and the Seaport Village.

After watching Aruba’s dazzling sunset, one can head to one of the several discos, bars and casinos of Oranjestad for complete entertainment. The colorful Bugaloe Beach Bar & Grill rocks out to live music throughout six days a week. Crystal Theater and Cabaret Royale are other popular places for making the best of your evenings in Oranjestad.

Accommodation Options:
Tourists in Oranjestad can select from a wide range of accommodation options such as luxury 5-star hotels, 4-star hotels, budget hotels, guesthouse, bed & Breakfast, Motels, youth hostels and beach resorts.

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