Oranjestad, the capital city of Aruba, is remarkably walkable, especially within its compact and vibrant downtown core. The city is designed with pedestrians in mind, featuring the "L.G. Smith Boulevard" waterfront and the "Caya G.F. Betico Croes" (Main Street), which is a pedestrian-only thoroughfare lined with candy-colored Dutch colonial buildings. A free open-air trolley also runs through the main shopping district, allowing you to hop on and off if you want to save your feet while exploring the high-end boutiques and local markets. Most of the major landmarks, such as Fort Zoutman, the Parliament building, and the Renaissance Mall, are located within a 15-to-20 minute walk of the cruise terminal. However, once you move away from the central historic and shopping districts toward the residential areas or the outlying beaches (like Eagle Beach), you will find that sidewalks become less consistent and the tropical heat can make long treks uncomfortable, making the local "Arubus" or a quick taxi a better choice for those longer distances.