Aruba Smart Map: Your Island Guide
Explore Aruba like a local with Aruba Smart Map, your ultimate guide for navigating the island's beauty, culture, and hidden gems.
The Aruba Smart Map is a tourist information center providing resources to enhance your Aruban travel experience. Offering detailed maps, expert advice, and personalized consultations, it's your gateway to exploring the island's beauty and culture.
A brief summary to Aruba Smart Map
Local tips
- Visit early in the day for the best selection of maps and information.
- Ask the staff for personalized recommendations based on your interests.
- Check out their events calendar for local festivals and activities during your visit.
- Use the center's Wi-Fi to plan your day or book activities in real-time.
Getting There
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Walking
Aruba Smart Map is easily accessible on foot, especially if you're already in Oranjestad. From the main streets or the cruise terminal, head towards the city center. Look for the distinctive signs indicating the tourist information area. The center is near the coordinates 12.5183554, -69.9672889. Once you spot the location, you will see its entrance.
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Public Transport
Arubus, the Aruban public transportation company, has routes covering almost the entire island. The central bus station in downtown Oranjestad is located adjacent to the cruise terminal. From the bus station, Aruba Smart Map is a short walk away. A single trip on the bus costs $2.60 (4.50 AWG). A round-trip is $5 (8.75 AWG). An unlimited day pass is $10 (17.50 AWG).
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Aruba, especially at the airport, cruise ship terminal, major hotels, and popular beaches. Taxi fares in Aruba are fixed. The minimum fare is $7 USD. From the airport to Oranjestad, the fixed fare is approximately $21 USD during the day. There may be a surcharge of $3 USD for travel on Sundays, official holidays, or between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
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Parking
If you're driving to Aruba Smart Map, be aware that paid parking is implemented in Oranjestad. Paid parking is centralized around Caya Betico Croes and L.G. Smith Boulevard. Parking is enforced Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The parking rate is 2 Aruban Florins for 90 minutes. You can pay with local coins, US coins, or an Aruparking smart card. Parking is free on Sundays and holidays.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Eagle beach
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Palm beach
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Musafar me
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Golden Anchor
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Urataka Center
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Huchada
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Plaza Status Aparte Betico Croes
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SETAR Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Bar Restaurant
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Restaurant Murano Art
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Alpha Tours & Transfers Aruba
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Mammaloe's Aruba - Bed & Breakfast
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Arikok Mountain
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Hooiberg Lookout
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Unmissable attractions to see
Sand Dunes behind the lighthouse
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Heaven
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I LOVE ARUBA sign
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Rancho Loco
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Aruba’s Bee Haven & Farm
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Ayo Rock Formations
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Cunucu Arikok
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Andicuri Beach
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Shark Bay
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Aruba Water Park
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Santa Cruz
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Sero di jan flemming
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Noordkaap Trail
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Natural Bridge Aruba
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Tripod Bridge
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Essential places to dine
Salina Local Cuisine Restaurant
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Driftwood
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Anker Fish
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Swiss Challe Dinning
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Aquairius
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jumbo bar restaurant
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Itza Pizza
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Mimijo Snack
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Peking Restaurant Santa Cruz
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Amistad Take Away & Restaurant
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Parrilla bbq vip
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Weng Kee Bar & Restaurant
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McDonald's
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Taco Bell
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SANWELL Bar & Restaurant
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Forever Yours Bridal
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Bossmen Apparel
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Healthy skin Aruba
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Terranov Boutique
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Isabelle's Favorite Things Online Boutique
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2 Palms Aruba
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ddf
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Taleeq Clothing
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Cartegena
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Angochi Supermarket
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Shun Li Supermarket
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Arawak Supply Co.
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Podera Aruba
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M.K Online Shopping
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Shiribana Shopping
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
B - J's
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Dhiram Barman
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The Rocks
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Los Recuerdos de Ella
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BURICO BURACHI
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Ocean Lounge Aruba
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Young Fellow Bar and Restaurant
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Old Dutch
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Ban Dal 2 Bar & Restaurant
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One Happy Bar
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Aruba Nautical Club
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Marina Pirata Restaurant
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Kabayan Snack & Take Away
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Tio Pepe Bar & Restaurant
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Old man by the sea
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