Language(s): Dutch, Local Papiamento, English & Spanish is widely spoken.

Capital City: Oranjestad.

Local Time: GMT -4.

Currency: Aruban Guilder or Florin (AWG 1 = 100 Cents).

Notes: AWG: 10, 25, 50, 100, 500.

Coins: AWG: 1, 5. Cents: 5, 10, 25, 50.

Dialling Code: 297.

Electricity: 110V AC 60Hz.

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Passports

Aruba Queen Beatrix International (AUA)

Aruba, an autonomous island in the Caribbean, is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Tourist facilities are widely available.

Crime: There has been an increase in crime in Aruba. Although strolling downtown or in other tourist areas after dark used to be generally safe.

Medical Facilities: Medical care is good in Aruba

Arthropodborne diseases:

• Dengue Fever (sporadic)

Water- or foodborne diseases:

• Diarrhoae
• Hepatitis A
• Amoebiasis

Climate: Aruba lies off the coast of Venezuela. It has a sunny, dry climate with dependably high temperatures moderated by constant trade winds throughout the year & low humidity outside the rainy season. What rain there is falls as short, sharp showers mainly between Oct-Jan.

Clothing: Light clothes throughout the year.