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Voykit pocket guide · Aruba
Noord
Spend 1‑2 days in Noord for beach, Santa Ana Church, Alto Vista Chapel, Bubali Bird Sanctuary and Tierra del Sol golf; easy day‑trip from Palm Beach base.
Noord is a quiet north‑coast town on Aruba offering a relaxed beach, historic churches, a bird sanctuary and a 18‑hole golf course. It is reachable by car or the island bus, and most visitors stay 1‑2 nights before returning to a west‑coast base.
- Country
- Aruba
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler breezes)
- Avoid
- Sep–Oct (higher rain chance)
- Stay
- 1‑2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- AWG
- Money
- Currency is the Aruban florin (AWG); US dollars are widely accepted and prices are often quoted in them.
- Daily spend
- Budget AWG 30–45 excl. bed · Mid AWG 45–70 excl. bed · High AWG 70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Setar and Digicel sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and in town; eSIM plans for Aruba are widely sold — check coverage.
- Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · About 120 V · 60 Hz · US plugs fit.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: Check for a 10–15% service charge; add 5–10% only for good service.; Taxis: Round up; 10% with luggage help.; Tour and dive crews: 10–15% or US$5–10 per person.; Housekeeping: US$2–5 a night.
- Water
- Tap water is desalinated seawater and safe to drink.
- Toilets
- In hotels, malls, restaurants and beach bars; few public toilets on remote beaches.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | AWG 3–5 |
| Local dish (keshi yena) | AWG 12–20 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | AWG 30–45 |
| Bus ride | AWG 3–5 (check) |
| Golf green fee (18 holes) | AWG 150–250 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- AUA · Queen Beatrix International Airport
- 15 min drive north via Route 1 to Noord
Typical fares
- Arubus route to Noord
- about AWG 3–5 per ride (check)
- Taxi from Airport to Noord
- ≈ AWG 30–45
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car or island bus (routes 7A, 7B, 10A‑C). Parking is free near the beach; buses run every 30 min on weekdays.
See and do
Known for
- Santa Ana Church
- Alto Vista Chapel
- Bubali Bird Sanctuary
- Tierra del Sol golf course
- Noord beach
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Arikok National Park | Drive north on Route 1, about 30 min | ≈1 h |
| Palm Beach | Drive south on Route 1, 15 min | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Aruba Happy Rentals
- Vacation rentals on Route 3, close to beach and golf
- Coconut Inn
- Small guesthouse near the main road
- Pauline's Apartments
- Self‑catering units, walkable to Santa Ana Church
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpadis-cul-pa |
| Thank you | Dankidan-ki |
| How much is it? | Cuanto ta costa?kwan-to ta kos-ta? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Unda e baño?un-da e ba-nyo? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bon dia' or 'good morning' when entering shops; avoid: Launching straight into a request
- Dress: Cover up off the beach; avoid: Swimwear in supermarkets and town
- Driving: Give way on roundabouts; drive slowly in villages; avoid: Off-roading outside marked tracks
- Language: Use a few Papiamento words; avoid: Assuming everyone speaks Dutch
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus timetables vary on weekends – check the Arubus website.
- Golf course green fees are seasonal; verify rates before booking.
Aruba is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep valuables out of sight on the beach.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Noord yet. Suggested stay: 1‑2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Santa Ana Church
- Alto Vista Chapel
- Bubali Bird Sanctuary
- Tierra del Sol golf course
- Noord beach
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Aruba tourism board: www.aruba.com/us
- Wikivoyage: Noord, revision 4718216 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4718216
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Noord
Pa e direkshon aki, por fabor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, ambulance, fire911
US consulate in Oranjestad (check address); other embassies in the Netherlands.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/noord). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.