Culture
One hundred nationalities. One hundred flavors. Aruba's diverse population lives in harmony, and it shows in every corner of the island, from its murals to its menus.
More than a backdrop
A small island, a big mix of people
Aruba's culture isn't kept in a museum. It's in the language switching mid-sentence, the aroma coming from a roadside food truck, and the mural that wraps around a whole city block.
San Nicolas street art
Aruba's second city turned its back streets into an open-air gallery, with murals from local and international artists covering entire buildings.
A hundred nationalities, one island
Dutch, Papiamento, Spanish and English are all spoken here, often in the same conversation. That mix shows up in the food, the music and the welcome.
Local festivals
From Carnival's road march to smaller neighborhood fiestas, Aruba's calendar runs on music, color and an excuse to gather.
Community by the water
Locals and visitors share the same beaches, the same rum shacks and the same sunset views, which is exactly how the island likes it.
Where to feel it firsthand
Local markets
Farmers markets and roadside stands sell what's grown just down the road.
Neighborhood gatherings
Small-town fiestas welcome visitors as easily as they welcome neighbors.
Shared beaches
Locals and visitors mix easily on Aruba's public beaches, day and night.
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See the island's history and the regions that shaped it.