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This Week in Aruba

27 July - 2 August 2026

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Full Moon Over Aruba

July 28
Full moon is back. No tickets. No reservations. Just look up.
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Reflexions Beach Bar

Sunday Chill Sessions

August 2
Café del Mar energy with Aruba sunsets, beach beds and live DJs.
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STR Farm · Alto Vista

Saturday Farm Market

August 1
A Saturday morning favorite for fresh produce and island-made goods.

This Week's Hot Spots

bulasurfshop
Bula Surf Shop
Oranjestad
Surfboards, salty hair, and at least three things you absolutely did not plan to buy.
GOPR1969
Alto Vista Walking Trail
Alto Vista
Cactus trails, ocean views, and a quieter side of Aruba best explored outside the midday heat.
LesCapuchinas
Les Cappuchinas Café & Eatery
Oranjestad
Beautifully plated brunches, flaky pastries, and an atmosphere people keep coming back for.
cocolocobeachbar
Coco Loco Beach Bar
Eagle Beach
Everybody here looks slightly sunburned and deeply relaxed somehow.
icebath
Guided Ice Bath Experience
Anywhere
Cold water. Deep breaths. A complete mental reset in Aruba.

Good To Know

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28°C • Feels like 33°C

Weather Now
Warm and breezy today. Great for beach time, but expect stronger trade winds near open coastlines.
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7:07 PM

Sunset Today
The sky starts showing off around this time. Best viewed with sand on your feet.
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Windy Season

Now - August
Trade winds are back. Rougher seas, dramatic sunsets, fewer mosquitoes.
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Oranjestad

6,000 Cruise Ship Visitors

July 28
Expect busier beaches, restaurants, and shopping areas.

Weekly Favorites

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Eagle Beach

Kokoa Karaoke Night

Thursday 9 PM - 11 PM
Confidence levels rise noticeably after the second song.
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Renaissance Ocean Suites · Oranjestad

Dushi Aruba This Way

Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
A weekly dose of Carnival without waiting for Carnival season.
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Renaissance Marketplace · Oranjestad

Discover Local Art

Friday 7 PM - 10 PM
Handmade jewelry, local artists, drinks, and live music every Friday.