• Aruba is a small tourist island in the Caribbean. For such a small island, they offer a wide array of International cuisine options. The Aruba Gastronomic Association website is a great source of informations for all the places to dine in Aruba.

• 1. Capital: Oranjestad
  2. Monarch: Queen Beatrix
  3. Language spoken: Dutch, Papiamento
  4. Population: 101,541 Index Mundi: Population
  5. Currency: Aruban florin
  6. Country code: 297
  7. Time zone: AST
  8. Type of government: Parliamentary democracy
  9. Governor: Fredis Refunjol
  10. Climate: Subtropical
  11. Terrain: Flat with a few hills; scant vegetation.

• Fine Dining

  If you're looking for some well-rated fine-dining, be sure to check out Matilde; they are exceptionally rated by Frommer's and received four diamonds by AAA. The atmosphere is "relaxing," yet formal and the menu is a bit of a French and Caribbean fusion. The wine selection is said to be "perfectly cooled" and the food "outstanding." This is the place to be for that special night out on the town.

• Affordable Dining

  Iguana Joe's is "Aruba's #1 Caribbean Bar & Grill," or so they claim. Food is affordable and the menu is "extensive;" it's a mixture of American grill-style food with a Caribbean touch. The menu features seafood, ribs, chicken and six types of fajitas, including "Joe's Ultimate Fajita," which is made of shrimp, steak and chicken. The drink list seems to be popular with such concoctions as the "Pink Iguana" and the "Cactus Colada."

• Mahalo Suggests

  When planning your trip, please see the pages on an Aruba Vacation, Aruba Hotels and Aruba Tours.

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