Oranjestad Historic Buildings, Island & Reefs + Military Pictures

• Aruba
• Caribbean
• World

A popular cruise ship stop-off, Aruba’s brightly colored capital is filled with modern shops, upscale restaurants and colonial-era buildings.

The oldest building on the island, this 18th-century Dutch fort once warded off attacks. Now, it contains a museum devoted to the island’s history.

Once a residence for a well-to-do local family, this impeccably restored landmark mansion now serves as a government building hosting civil wedding services.

Learn about the culture and customs of the indigenous inhabitants of Aruba through a series of intriguing archaeological exhibits.

With its floury sands, swaying fronds and warm tropical waters, this beach is a picture of Caribbean perfection.

Learn about the culture and customs of the indigenous inhabitants of Aruba through a series of intriguing archaeological exhibits.

Ascend the stepped pathway up this mountain for a sensational outlook that extends as far as Venezuela on a clear day.

Spot fish swimming in the crystal-clear waters, look for turtle nests on the shore and photograph Aruba’s famous windswept divi-divi trees.

Once a residence for a well-to-do local family, this impeccably restored landmark mansion now serves as a government building hosting civil wedding services.

A popular cruise ship stop-off, Aruba’s brightly colored capital is filled with modern shops, upscale restaurants and colonial-era buildings.

Spot fish swimming in the crystal-clear waters, look for turtle nests on the shore and photograph Aruba’s famous windswept divi-divi trees.

Learn about the culture and customs of the indigenous inhabitants of Aruba through a series of intriguing archaeological exhibits.