Vacation Reviews
Aruba Shore Excursions
Oranjestad
(English:
"Orange City"),
with a population of 26,355 (2000), is the
capital and
most important city of
Aruba located on
the southern coast near the western end of the island.
The town was built around
Fort Zoutman, shortly after it was built in
1796 and Oranjestad
has been the capital of Aruba ever since. The
fort is still one of the town's attractions, others being the tax-free harbour
and the Willem III Tower, located near the fort.
On one side of Aruba, the Atlantic crashes over rocks, coral ridges and cliffs. On
the other Aruba is surrounded by tranquil Caribbean Sea
- perfect for snorkeling and swimming. In between lies a desert landscape with a
charming lighthouse and windmills, towering cacti and unique twisted divi-divi
trees. Mix all that with modern
hotels and resorts,
fabulous dining, glitzy casinos... Aruba has
something for everyone!
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