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Helpful tips for your stay on Aruba

(Oranjestad)—When traveling to another
country, especially for the first time, it is
always better to be over-prepared than
under-prepared. That is why we have a list
of basicbut important information that we
think may come in handy to Aruba’s visi-
tors.

Electrical power
Aruba generally operates on 110V to 127V
supply voltage and 60Hz. There are also
three types of outlets used on the island:
type A with two flat prongs; type B with
two flat and one grounding prong, and
on occasion, type F with two round prong
and two earth clips on the side. However,
Type A is most commonly found in homes
and establishments.

Drinking water
The water that flows through the sinks of
every house, hotels and other establish-
ments is distilled and perfectly safe to drink.
Aruba’s drinking water exceeds WHO’s in-
ternational standards for water quality, so
there is no need to buy bottled water from
the store.
Supermarket hours
Supermarket hours may vary depending
on where you are staying on the island.
Generally though, most supermarkets are
open from 8am to 9 or 10pm, Monday
through Saturday. On Sundays, supermar-
kets generally close earlier; mostly around
2pm.

Safety
Since February 2024, Aruba has been cat-
egorized as the safest country in the Carib-
bean by The Telegraph, and many tourist
that visit have often told us how they feel
safe to explore the island or walk around
at night. However, rare incidents do oc-
curs, so keep yourself and your belongings
safe.