Aruba Shopping

Aruba is not known as a bargain island.  You will find some good deals on items but make sure to do your homework before purchasing.  I highly recommend the dutch chocolate - I am not a big sweets fan but I could eat pounds of their creamy chocolate. Yum.
 

Oranjestad downtown  The largest shopping area in Aruba is located in  Oranjestad's downtown area.  Many stores are open throughout the day between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Most shops are closed on Sundays or have shortened hours unless a cruise ship is in port and then are open.

The two main shopping areas are Seaport Village and Renaissance Mall & Marketplace which is adjacent to the Renaissance Hotel and Casino

Visitors will find the selection of jewelry, table linens, perfumes, leather goods, designer fashions, electronics, cameras, locally made handicrafts, souvenirs, Cuban Cigars, Dutch Delft, Dutch Cheeses and a large choice of liquor items.

Paseo Herencia Mall  Carillon bells from the clock tower call island visitors to Aruba’s newest entertainment center, the Paseo Herencia Mall, only a few minutes stroll from any of Aruba’s high-rise resorts.

Paseo Herencia boasts a diversity of stylish stores offering quality goods and a panoply of eateries serving anything to suite one’s mood, as well as nightly entertainment and special events.  Designer shops are stocked with the trendiest of fashions and famous labels.  All shops are open seven days a week, from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, and from 5:00pm to 9:00pm on Sunday.

Whether in a romantic mood with a new spouse, or looking for reasonably priced family fare, Paseo Herencia has charming eateries offering breakfast, lunch and dinner that will suite your mood and budget. A complete evening includes dining options of charming al fresco dining at cafes that circle the main plaza, or air-conditioned comfort where patrons can choose from American, Oriental, Mexican, Cuban, Continental, Italian and Caribbean cuisine or seafood before or after enjoying a movie in Aruba’s most luxurious cineplex with six screens.

Mr. Jazz by Chucho Valdés offers an elegant steakhouse and Cuban menu with dancing nightly to some of Aruba’s top performers and special concerts featuring internationally renowned musicians.  The architecture and accoutrements of Paseo Herencia were planned to provide an informative insight into Aruban history and culture; with enlightening tidbits scattered throughout the gallery and the Plaza Padu.

The central stage hosts regularly scheduled special presentations and community events throughout the year as well as the thrice-nightly “Waltzing Waters” presentation next to the pool that serves as home ground for Aruba’s synchronized swimming team. It is fun for all ages, often offering an insight into authentic Aruban culture and traditions where the audience is frequently an active participant.