Santa Lucia's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Aruba’s National Park comprises almost 20% of the island. Enjoy gorgeous vistas of Aruba’s rugged terrain and coastline, desert-like hills, and protected local flora and fauna. For more info: www.arubanationalpark.org
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Arikok National Park Visitor Center
70 San FuegoAruba’s National Park comprises almost 20% of the island. Enjoy gorgeous vistas of Aruba’s rugged terrain and coastline, desert-like hills, and protected local flora and fauna. For more info: www.arubanationalpark.org
Visit Ayo or Casibari Rock Formations where you will find monolithic rock boulders. Climb to enjoy panoramic views of the island.
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Felsformation Ayo
6Visit Ayo or Casibari Rock Formations where you will find monolithic rock boulders. Climb to enjoy panoramic views of the island.
Visit Ayo or Casibari Rock Formations where you will find monolithic rock boulders. Climb to enjoy panoramic views of the island.
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Casibari-Felsformationen
Visit Ayo or Casibari Rock Formations where you will find monolithic rock boulders. Climb to enjoy panoramic views of the island.
Food scene
Visit this fishermen’s ward for the freshest seafood and the most authentic Aruban experience.
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Zeerovers
270 SavanetaVisit this fishermen’s ward for the freshest seafood and the most authentic Aruban experience.
Neighborhoods
Shop, explore, visit a museum, relax and eat in Oranjestad. Take the trolly to move around from one place to the other. Please note that most shops are open Monday - Saturday between 10am - 6pm.
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Oranjestad
Shop, explore, visit a museum, relax and eat in Oranjestad. Take the trolly to move around from one place to the other. Please note that most shops are open Monday - Saturday between 10am - 6pm.
A once forgotten city is now being transformed into Aruba's only Mural District with the help of local and international artists. To book a tour: www.arubamuraltours.com
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San Nicolas
A once forgotten city is now being transformed into Aruba's only Mural District with the help of local and international artists. To book a tour: www.arubamuraltours.com
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
Rent a car to explore the island. Free parking on property.
We offer airport VIP meet/greet and transportation is complimentary by private SUV on arrival and departure.
Please contact us if you're interested in renting a car. AVIS is offering discounted rates to our Santa Lucia guests.
The road signs in Aruba are similar to those in the Netherlands. Familiarize yourself with traffic rules and signs before driving. Roads can be very slick after rain, so drive cautiously. For off-road adventures, consider renting a vehicle with 4-WD capabilities.
Bräuche und Kultur
On Mondays, greet locals with a 'bon dia, bon siman'
At the start of each week, locals greet each other with a 'bon dia' (good morning) followed by a 'bon siman' (have a great week).
Aruba is a multi-cultural destination, and most locals speak 4 languages: English, Spanish, Dutch, Papiamento (our native language)
Legal drinking age is 18. Gambling age is 18. Identification may be requested in both cases.
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Aruba has some of the best beaches in the world!
Here are some of our favorites:
Mangel Halto - 6 mi
Surfside Beach - 6.2 mi
Eagle Beach - 8 mi
Palm Beach - 8.2 mi
Fisherman Huts - 8.8 mi
Boca Catalina - 10.3
Arashi Beach - 10.8 mi
Baby Beach - 14 mi
Please note that all beaches in Aruba are public. For your convenience, your casita is equipped with beach essentials such as beach chairs, a cooler and towels. Please feel free to bring snorkeling gear along with you.
So kannst du sparen
Ask us for our Food & Drink directory
We have curated a list of our favorite restaurants and eateries especially for you.
Was einpacken?
Casual and comfortable
Dress very casual (shorts/capris/t-shirt with comfortable shoes or flip flops) if you're doing any excursions. It can get bumpy and dusty.
If you're going out for dinner: Nice shorts/dresses/skirts/capris, collar-shirt/blouse, sandals/flip-flops/boat shoes or flats.
We recommend to always have reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, maybe a hat or cap, and bug spray on hand.