Aruba Frequently Asked Questions
WHERE IS FLAMINGO BEACH AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Renaissance Hotel Aruba manages the private island on the reef where flamingo beach is located. The only way in and out is by booking through the hotel. The boat ride back and forward and a one day stay will cost you $125 (if you're not staying at the hotel). However, you can also schedule a massage that will cost about $155, but now your $125 or part there off goes towards a day stay and a massage. You might want to consider in this case that the boat ride only cost you $30. Click Here for more information.
CAN I TRAVEL WITH A DOG/ PET?
Yes, you can travel with your dog/ pet as long as you have the following: A health certificate from your vet, and yes, the dog has to have a chip. After you get the health certificate you have to take this to a USDA office near you to have them stamp it. As long as the dog is under 20lbs and can fit under the seat in front of you, you should have no problems with the airline (please verify with your airline, as every airline might have different requirements). Once you have the health certificate stamped, send an emailed copy to vetservice@despa.gov.aw and also forward a copy to vetservice@aruba.gov.aw. Usually they check the documents and reply by next business day. They in turn will put an Aruba stamp so that when you get to customs in Aruba they can let you through. We carry 2 sets of documents usually, 1 for entry in Aruba and 1 for departure through U.S. customs (U.S. customs is also done in Aruba at the departure point). Here is the phone number for Aruba Dept. of Agriculture in case you need more information +297 585-0400.
CAN I DRINK THE TAP WATER IN ARUBA?
Yes, the Aruba tap water was ranked as one of "THE BEST" in the world. Aruba has one of the most expensive water desalination processing plants in the Caribbean. You might enjoy it so much you will never drink any other water ever again.
WHAT IS THE TYPE OF ELECTRICITY USED IN ARUBA?
Aruba provides the North American voltage standard of 110 A.C. (60 cycles), the same as in the United States and Canada. Electricity is a by-product of the water desalination process.
CAN WE USE DOLLARS IN ARUBA?
Yes, you can use Dollars anywhere in Aruba. Keep in mind that a credit card usage might have an international fee added by your card company or bank. Check with the card company prior to verify what their international fees are.
ARE CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED AND IS IT SAFE TO USE?
Absolutely, Aruba uses chip encryption on virtually every transaction and Credit Cards and are accepted pretty much at every mall, restaurant, grocery and event mom and pop stores.
ARE THERE ANY GOOD GROCERIES IN ARUBA?
There are many local markets which have decent prices. With the exchange rate from $ to Fls. the prices become much better for the U.S. visitor. Superfood is one of the cleanest markets and Dutch owned. Ling & Sons used to be Chinese owned, but is now under new ownership. Most of the other smaller markets are Chinese owned. Ling & Sons as well Superfood are also a little more expensive in general, but very clean and have a huge variety of items. Visit respective links for more information.
ARUBA PIRATE TAXIS
Warning: only taxi drivers with license plates containing a "TX" at the left side of the plate are legal in Aruba, the other ones are pirates. If you take a pirate cab, you are not cover by insurance. In case of an accident you are not covered if you have to pay medical bills. Legal cab drivers pay a huge amount of insurance for all their passengers. Pay attention, better be safe than sorry.
WHERE CAN I BUY LIQUOR, BEER AND OTHER ITEMS NEAR MY HOTEL OR VRBO?
Wine & Spirit: There is a Wine & Spirit mini market conveniently located at the front of Playa Linda Hotel. We highly recommend them, here is a link to their facebook page .
IS THERE ANYWHERE ON THE ISLAND TO LEARN PAPIAMENTO (THE NATIVE LANGUAGE)?
Yes, here are a couple of links for 2 different facebook pages that can guide you
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