As a
‘free zone’, duty on most items in Aruba is so low that shopping here can have obvious advantages. Stores carry goods from all parts of the world and there are some excellent buys, including perfume, linens, jewelry, watches, cameras, crystal, china and other luxury items plus a range of locally made handicrafts.
Aloe grows in abundance on Aruba, and
skin care products are manufactured locally.
Shopping hoursMon-Sat 0800-1800; some shops close for lunch between 1200-1400. Shops in malls and shopping centers may open 0930-1800 and may
open Sundays when cruise ships are in port.
Currency Information:CurrencyAruban Florin (AWG; symbol ƒ) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of ƒ500, 100, 50, 25 and 10. Coins are in denominations of ƒ5, 2.5 and 1, and 50, 25, 10 and 5 cents.
The Aruban Florin is tied to the US Dollar.
Currency ExchangeThe US Dollar is widely accepted. Other currencies can be exchanged in banks. Currency can also be obtained from ATMs in Oranjestad.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsMajor credit cards are widely accepted by many shops and hotels. They can also be used in ATMs if the card bears CIRRUS or Plus System logos.
Traveller's ChequesTo avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Euros.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1330-1600. Some remain open at lunchtime.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | ƒ2.60 |
| $1.00= | ƒ1.79 |
| €1.00= | ƒ2.44 |
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