What is prohibited in Aruba?

Please do not speed. Stay on main dirt roads. Driving on sand dunes, on beaches and in the ocean is prohibited. 'Wishing' rock stacking is not an Aruban tradition and harmful to the environment and animals.



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deterioration of coral reefs. This means that any disposable, single use plastics, such as: plastic cups, straws, utensils, containers, and stirrers are now prohibited.

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So, what should you avoid in Aruba?
  • Sunburn.
  • Regular sunscreen.
  • Planning around hurricane season.
  • Converting currency from USD to Aruban Florin.
  • Don't forget cash (USD)
  • Don't forget dollar bills for restrooms!
  • Avoid double tipping.
  • Don't overpack and leave the fancy stuff at home.


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Crime. Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, occurs in Aruba. Residential break-ins and theft from vehicles, hotel rooms and rental units also take place. Crime typically increases during annual celebrations such as Carnival, which takes place from January to March.

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While the mosquito population in Aruba is relatively low, it is still advisable to take precautions to protect yourself from mosquito bites.

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Wandering around at night (especially alone) Aruba is generally safe, but the crime rate is slightly higher than some other popular vacation spots. To stay safe, take regular precautions.

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The water in Aruba is safe to drink, so your water supply is right there in your hotel room. Can you drink the water in Aruba? Yes, you can. Since there is no source of freshwater on the island, seawater is distilled in a saltwater desalination plant.

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In most areas of Aruba, petty theft of unattended personal belongings represents the most common crime. What is this? Serious crimes — such as homicides, kidnapping, and other violent acts — are infrequent in Aruba.

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Overall, there is very little crime in Aruba, and especially very little crime that will affect a tourist. As long as you take basic precautions, you should feel completely safe when you are there.

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Coral Reef Safe Sunscreen Aruba's Ministry of Environment announced that as of January 1st, 2019, the transition for a ban on sunscreens that contain oxybenzone goes into play. A full ban has gone into effect as of 2020 (all imports, sales, and production of sunscreen containing Oxybenzone will be penalized).

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The most dangerous animals in Aruba include the venomous pit viper also known as the Aruba rattlesnake, as well as sharks.

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The best time to visit Aruba is from mid-January through May. Those months mark the heart of Aruba's dry season and the island's long stretch of comfortably warm, sunny days. The island lies in the far south of the Caribbean, below the hurricane belt, the region most affected by seasonal storms.

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Drinking Laws -- The legal drinking age in Aruba is 18 for beer, wine, and spirits. While drinking alcoholic beverages is allowed on the beaches, be careful to remove all empty bottles as the Aruban authorities are stringent about their littering laws.

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