Shopping in Aruba
Shopping in Aruba is filled with surprises and fun. While the Main Street of Oranjestad remains a timeless shopping mecca, the surrounding malls are continually redefining themselves. More and more sparkling shops with opulent and prestigious international brands are taking over the retail landscape, mingling with exclusive one-of-a-kind boutiques. Glittering jewelry stores brimming with diamonds, watches, gold, silver and precious stones abound. Nearby malls and busy store-lined streets have an eclectic array of retailers selling everything from perfumes and cosmetics, state-of-the-art electronics, beach and resort wear to lingerie, fine linens and china. In sharp contrast is the harbor-front market with humble vendors selling their wares and souvenirs in open-air booths. The downtown area is easily reached by bus; there is a bus stop in front of hotels and resorts with transportation to the colorful new bus station where there is ample parking for rental cars, just short walk to the shopping locales.
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In addition to Caya G F (Betico) Croes shopping areas include the Port of Call Market Place, Seaport Village Mall, Harbour Town, The Galleries, Strada I and II and the Holland Aruba Mall. A wide range of luxury items are imported from all over the world for resale to visitors at cut rate prices. Liquor rates are good, but prices for jewellery, silverware and crystal are only slightly lower than US or UK prices. There is no sales tax. There are also local handicrafts such as pottery and artwork, try Artesanía Arubiano, on L G Smith Blvd 178, opposite Tamarijn Hotel, T837494, or ask the Institute of Culture, T821010, or the Aruba Tourism Authority, T823777, for more information. Galeria Harmonia, Main St, St Nicolas, exhibits and sells local artists’ work, T842969.
Bookshops: Van Dorp in Caya G F (Betico) Croes is the main town centre bookshop. The light and airy Captains Log in the new Harbour Town development has a few books and reading material but is mostly souvenirs. Many bookshops in the hotels have some paperbacks. Prominent Bookshops are:
SAMSON BOOKSTORE AND OFFICE SUPPLIES
L.G. Smith Blvd. #126, Oranjestad
Phone +297 582 3434
Fax +297 583 3006
VAN DORP STORES
(CERTIFIED MEGA MALL), L.G. Smith Blvd 150, Oranjestad
Openings hours : Mon - Sat : 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Phone +297 588 0527 or +297 588 0528
You can visit the web pages for more information of shopping in Aruba:
- List Of All Aruba Shopping Mall, Supermarkets and Nighttime Shopping Bazaar
- Renaissance Mall with over 60 stores, cafés, full-service restaurants, entertainment
- Shop’N Go Aruba at Palm Beach for food and liquor store
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Aruba Local, National and International Car and Taxis Rental Companies, Airport Transfer Services
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What to see and do In Aruba: dining, nightlife, shopping, sightseeing, sports, calendar of events and transportation
Beaches & Water sports in Aruba
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