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Oranjestad

Oranjestad is the capital and largest city of Aruba.

Travel to Oranjestad & Visa Requirements

If you are going in from the high rise hotels, just to walk around downtown, you are better off riding the bus. It is $2 round trip, (vs taxi, 20 roundtrip).

Tours & Getting around Oranjestad

Oranjestad attractions and sightseeing

Oranjestad city tours

Oranjestad souvenirs & shopping

Oranjestad Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

The Paddock has a view of the cruise ships, and the lunch special state (skewers) are reasonably priced.

Oranjestad nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

Oranjestad cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging

  • Paradera Park Apartments, ☎ +297-5823289/5823278(info@paraderapark-aruba.com, fax: +297-5823261), [1]. Paradera Park, locally referred to as the "Tropical Oasis", is a high quality, intimate apartment resort with Deluxe Studio and 1-bedroom apartments, centrally and conveniently located only a few carminutes from Oranjestad and the major beaches. Tropical gardens, large swimming pool, cabanas and hammocks add to the tropical ambiance and comfort of Paradera Park's guests. Apartments very well furnished, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom (h/c water), airco, telephone, cable t.v., in-room safe and private terrace/balcony, daily housekeeping, wi-fi.$70-100/$95-130 (studio/1-bedroom).  edit
  • Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, ☎ 011 297 5 836000(fax: 011 297 5 834389), [2]. Two distinctive lodging options at this Aruba hotel offer both style and a tropical elegance. The Renaissance Marina Hotel is a hip destination for couples and the Renaissance Ocean Suites is perfect for families. Both Aruba resort options have pools or you can enjoy the 40-acres of private beach on Renaissance Island, which features inviting hammocks, a casual restaurant and bar, and many sporting activities.  edit
  • Talk of the Town Hotel and Beach Club, ☎ +297-5823380(fax: +297-582-0327), [3]. checkin: 03:00; checkout: 12:00. Across the street from Surfside Beach, the this recently-renovated hotel is located 1 mile from the airport and a pleasant 10-minute walk from downtown. edit

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This page was last edited at 10:41, on 5 August 2008 by Wikitravel user Hot Coffee. Based on work by Stacy Hall, Wikitravel user(s) Texugo, Episteme and Pashley and Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel.

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