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City break in Oranjestad. Active leisure ideas for Oranjestad - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Hotel Riu Palace Oranjestad enjoys great popularity among fans of ecotourism. The city and its environs accommodate many interesting natural attractions. A trip to the local Butterfly Farm would bring a lot of impressions. This is one of the best leisure spots for nature enthusiasts. During a tour of an extensive farm, visitors will be told a lot of interesting facts about the life of insects. The farm’s collection includes several hundred species of butterflies.
Oranjestad will pleasantly surprise vacationing families with a variety of unusual attractions. The Butterfly Farm would be perfect to visit with kids. This is an incredibly beautiful … Open
Indulgence by the Sea Spa is recommended for those looking for a relaxed atmosphere. It is located on a picturesque beach and offers its guests several types of massage and other wellness treatments. Rest in a scenic area will allow you to relax away from the everyday bustle. Most of the treatments are carried out in the open air. A great golf club for active travelers is Links at Divi Aruba. It provides players with a top-notch course, a large rental sports equipment center, and a well-equipped recreation area.
In the immediate vicinity of the city, there is another family-friendly facility - Ostrich Farm. Small visitors are invited to take part in an exciting event - ostrich feeding. Interesting tours are always available to guests. Not far from the city center is Queen Wilhelmina State Park, which is perfect for walks and serene rest. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Local restaurants will surely appeal to those who are partial to seafood specialties. Although the resort has restaurants of various gastronomic directions, more and more travelers give … Open
Numerous beaches are just a few minutes drive away from the city. The most famous them are Arashi Beach, Hadicurari Beach, Druif Beach, Eagle Beach, and Roger Beach. All the beaches are public and well equipped for sports activities. Those wishing to soak up the sun in a more secluded atmosphere should head to thew nearby Renaissance Island.
Dutch Buildings, Oranjestad Of course, Oranjestad has some entertainment venues typical of popular resorts. Near the city center there are several attractive casinos such as Seaport and Alhambra. Here you can also find popular clubs and bars, and one of the most popular of them is Bugaloo Beach Bar. Every evening, it hosts an interesting entertainment program for guests, offering them a lot of interesting treats and signature cocktails. As for nightclubs, Sky Lounge is especially noteworthy. This is a fantastic place for those who love loud music and dancing.
People of Oranjestad are known for their welcoming and friendly character, which makes holidays in this city even more comfortable and interesting. From the first minutes of communication … Open
Among other entertainments, the capital of Aruba can offer is horseback riding. If you want to ride graceful horses, just sign up for a tour at Rancho Loco, Rancho La Ponderosa or Rancho Notorious. Regardless of which one you choose, amazing impressions of the tour will remain with you for a long time. You can ride a horse through the most picturesque places of Oranjestad and its environs - that is, along wonderful beaches.
Eagle Beach Aruba Besides ranches, the city has several farms, a visit to which would please animal lovers. In Philip's Animal Garden, tourists can see snakes, monkeys, camels, rabbits, goats, ostriches, and various birds. It is worth noting that almost all animals on the farm are not caught but saved. Aruba Ostrich Farm is also worth a visit - as the name implies, ostriches await tourists here. Among other things, this one offers its guests a gift shop and a lot of interesting information about the wonderful inhabitants of our planet.
In Oranjestad, travelers can see a lot of unique natural attractions, as well as interesting historical landmarks. The city's oldest building is Fort Zoutman dated from 1796. The fort was … Open
Visitors to Donkey Sanctuary Aruba can have a good time getting to know farm inhabitants - not only donkeys but also cats. The good news is that the animals can be fed, stroked, and played with. At the exit from the farm, you can buy a souvenir as material evidence of great spent time. The island also has all the conditions for many-sided water recreation - cruises, fishing trips, flyboarding, diving, surfing, and kayaking are available for all city guests. And all this is among picturesque views. It is also recommended visiting Bushiri Karting Speedway, especially for those who want to have extreme time while in the capital of Aruba.
One of the most interesting places in Aruba is Ayo and Casibari Rock Formations Park where you can find hundreds of huge stones laid out in incredible picturesque patterns. Visitors can walk along comfortable paths on which they can meet iguanas and huge exotic cacti. Aruba Fun City club is perfect for family fun. Here you can play basketball, have a picnic, visit a bar or soak up the sun, that is, spend time together so that each family member can remember wonderful moments.
1. Literally all year round, the resort has sunny and hot weather, air temperature rarely drops below +29 °C. The height of the tourist season is from April to September. Going on vacation … Open
Another kind of active entertainment for city guests is air rifle shooting, which can be found in The Range Airsoft Experience. A great place to get a wonderful experience is Dream Bowl Club where tourists can play bowling and billiards, as well as visit a cafe offering tasty meals. Splash Park Aruba is perfect for those traveling with small tourists. Here they will have a chance to try out inflatable water attractions.
At several beautiful theaters and art cafes, guests of the city can enjoy wonderful performances. So, fans of stand-up should go to Aruba Ray's Comedy Club, and Aruba Sinatra Theater Show is for those wishing to plunge into the fascinating atmosphere of Frank Sinatra's times. Of equal interest is the Seaport Crystal Theatre Art Cafe. It is also worth playing some escape quests - you can try it in Escape Room Aruba where participants are invited to a spy-themed room.
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National and city parks around Oranjestad
♥   National Park 'Medanos de Coro' , 106.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Sierra de San Luis' , 153.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Attractions and entertainment in Aruba

The capital of Aruba is also suitable for active nightlife, although there are less places of entertainment in comparison to Palm Eagle Beach. Cafe “Chaos” in Oranjestad will delight visitors with low prices for good drinks, and on Saturdays, there is live music too. The club with such an interesting name, “Zombie Room”, is a great place for night dancing. Those who prefer music more heavily are recommended to drink craft beer in the “Rock 'N' Rock” bar, where rock music of different times are always played, from the hits of the sixties to the most modern compositions. In the small club “U-Wanna Beer”, you can try interesting Aruban beer “Balashi”, which the locals are very proud of. … Open
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City break ideas for neighbours of Oranjestad

Guide to your best city break in Oranjestad - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Oranjestad - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Oranjestad?' disappears immediately.
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