Our Island
Ever ask yourself: where is Aruba? In the warm waters of the southern Caribbean, just outside of the hurricane belt, that's where. Our happy island.
Only 19.6 miles long and six miles across, our beautiful speck of powdery white sand is a paradise shaped by the sea: an island that embraces you with warm sunny days and even warmer, sunnier people. To the south and west, Aruba is alive with resorts, shopping and nightlife. To the north, waves and wind sculpt rugged coastlines and limestone cliffs. And in our heart, Arikok National Park protects a sprawling landscape of desert sand, towering cacti and natural wonders.
Island Facts
The basics, before you land
19.6 x 6 miles
Only 19.6 miles long and six miles across, our beautiful speck of powdery white sand is a paradise shaped by the sea.
Southern Caribbean
Aruba is a small island in the southern Caribbean Sea, about 15 miles north of Venezuela.
Outside the hurricane belt
We sit just outside of the hurricane belt, one more reason our sunny days are so dependable.
When planning a Caribbean vacation, you might wonder how many exotic animals you'll spot. When that vacation is to Aruba, the answer is: a lot.
Regions
From dry desert to Dutch colonial capital
From our dry desert to our Dutch colonial capital, every part of Aruba makes us unlike any other Caribbean island.
South & West
Resorts, shopping and nightlife
The south and west coasts are alive with resorts, boutiques and beach bars, all facing the island's calmest water.
North coast
Rugged, wind-sculpted shores
Waves and wind carve the north coast into limestone cliffs, sea caves and natural rock arches.
The interior
Desert sand and towering cacti
At the island's heart, Arikok National Park protects a landscape of desert trails, cacti and quiet farmland.
Passed down
History & Culture
You'll find traces of Aruba's history and culture on cave walls, pastel facades, and the faces of our happy people.
360 Map
See the whole island at once
An interactive overview of Aruba, from the resorts in the south to the wild north coast.