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Discover all the benefits that Aruba Quality Apartments & Suites has to offer

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Aruba Quality Apartments & Suites has been providing quality service
in Aruba since 1995. On the premises are a total of 73 apartments (46
Studio, 22 loft apartments & 5 suites).

Known for its cleanliness, quiet atmosphere, hospitality at affordable
daily and monthly rates. All 73 apartments are fully furnished and non-
smoking. There is free WIFI on the premises and free international phone
calls from the comfort of your room. There is a fresh-water pool, a fit-
ness room and a laundry room. 2 BBQ sets outside. Free parking. And
a security guard at night.

Aruba Quality Apartments & Suites is conveniently located less than 1
mile from Aruba’s beautiful Eagle Beach, restaurants, hospital / phar-
macy, casino’s, 2 large supermarkets, car rentals, IMAX cinema and a
golf course.

Visit the historic museum at Fort Zoutman!

(Oranjestad)—Located in the ways and have survived eras and the tower. That’s right, Fort Zoutman had a more in 1964, turning the site into
middle of downtown Oran- of war and attempted dis- the iconic 5-story, squared tumultuous past, including the Historic Museum it cur-
jestad, situated right next mantling. tower was not part of the the on-and-off reception of rently is.
to the government building original structure of the fort, unwanted members of the Despite its small size, The His-
“Cocolishi”, is one of the old- When anyone refers to Fort and is actually called “Wil- English military several times toric Museum guards a rich
est buildings of Aruba: Fort Zoutman, they are actually lem III Toren”. Constructed in (The Netherlands was at con- depository of the commer-
Zoutman. First constructed referring to two separate 1867, this tower was named stant war with England back cial, military and social his-
in 1796, this site has been buildings that, over the years, after the then-reigning king in the colonial era). tory of Oranjestad, offering
used (or left unused) in many have been merged: the fort of The Netherlands, Willem III. a glance into how the social
Willem III Toren was originally Over the years, both the fort culture of the town came to
a light tower, but after a re- and the tower had func- be. If you are interested in
quest from Lieutenant Gov- tioned as different govern- history and want to learn
ernor Jan Helenus in 1866, it ment center points, including more about Aruba, then Fort
also became a bell tower. a tax and stamps office. For Zoutman should definitely be
The fort itself was originally some time these two build- included into your itinerary.
constructed to protect the ings also housed a police The museum is open Monday
commerce bay of Paarden- precinct and jail, and even to Friday from 9am-6pm, and
baai from pirates and other experienced abandonment Saturday from 10am-2pm.
disreputable characters until the Cultural Center
roaming the Caribbean Sea. Aruba Foundation (CCA) Source: The Old Fort of Aruba
Unlike the Willem III Toren, petitioned for its renovation by Jan Hartog.