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Enjoy one of the best views on Aruba at the top of the Hooiberg Hill

The staircase that run on the be a work out to get on top.
side of the hill was first built In addition, there is now a
in 1951, when Mr. Eduardo gazebo placed halfway up
Tromp constructed it. At that the stair for a little rest. The
time, the staircase consisted view at this resting stop is also
of 900 steps. Over time, as a sight to see.
the steps faced erosion, The best time to climb the hill
the government decided would be early in the morn-
to renovate these stairs in ing or right before sunset, as it
1991. This new project de- may not be as hot. However,
livered the newer staircase the hill is of course open all
with only 587 steps. However, day, every day.q
don’t be fooled—it may still
(Oranjestad)—If you are a in Venezuela, providing one
regular hiker, or maybe want of the best views you can get
to spice up your morning on Aruba.
work out session, then you
might enjoy one of the most located at the center district
popular climbing sites on the of the island, Santa Cruz, the
island: The Hooiberg Hill. Ac- Hooiberg Hill is the second
companied with a 600-step highest point on the island at
staircase, this hill overlooks 165 meters above sea level
a great part of the island, (or about 540 feet above
the Caribbean sea, and sea level). The highest point
sometimes even the Santa is Jamanota Hill at 189 me-
Anna mountain located in ters (620 feet), located in the
the coastal state of Falcon Arikok National Park.

Helpful tips for your stay on Aruba

(Oranjestad)—When traveling to another coun- Electrical power though, most supermarkets are open from 8am
try, especially for the first time, it is always better Aruba generally operates on 110V to 127V sup- to 9 or 10pm, Monday through Saturday. On
to be over-prepared than under-prepared. That ply voltage and 60Hz. There are also three types Sundays, supermarkets generally close earlier;
is why we have a list of basic—but important— of outlets used on the island: type A with two flat mostly around 2pm.
information that we think may come in handy to prongs; type B with two flat and one grounding
Aruba’s visitors. prong, and on occasion, type F with two round Taxis
prong and two earth clips on the side. However, Prices for taxi fair are set by the Department
Emergency services Type A is most commonly found in homes and of Public Traffic and are based on destination
Even though most people don’t even want to establishments. rather than mileage. Most taxis can take up to
think about having to contact emergency ser- five passengers, but this may vary depending
vices—especially not while on their vacation, it Drinking water on the vehicle. Taxis are pretty much always
is still important to know what number to dial in The water that flows through the sinks of every available and you can ever hire one for $45 an
case of the unlikely event of an accident or se- house, hotels and other establishments is dis- hour.
vere incident. tilled and perfectly safe to drink. Aruba’s drink-
ing water exceeds WHO’s international stan- Safety
Police: 100 dards for water quality, so there is no need to Aruba is one of the safest islands in the Carib-
Police Tipline: 11141 buy bottled water from the store. bean, and many tourist that visit have often told
Ambulance: 911 us how they feel safe to explore the island or
Fire Dept: 115 Supermarket hours walk around at night. However, rare incidents
Oranjestad: HOH hospital: +297-527-4000 Supermarket hours may vary depending on do occurs, so keep yourself and your belong-
San Nicolas: ImSan: +297-527-8833 where you are staying on the island. Generally ings safe.q