Overview
Aruba is a country in North America, with its capital at Oranjestad.
Key facts
| Country | Aruba |
|---|---|
| Currency | AWG |
About the country
Aruba is a country in North America.
The capital city is Oranjestad.
Practical information
The currency is the AWG (Guilder).
The main language spoken is Dutch.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Aruba by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Aruba
Among the places worth a look in Aruba are Oranjestad, Noord, Tanki Leendert and Santa Cruz — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Aruba usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Aruba
Hotels are booked on Booking.com (a third party, off this page). You book and pay them directly — Head Your Way is not the seller.
Getting around Aruba
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.