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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AWG
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler breezes)
- avoid Sep–Oct (higher rain chance)
- Airport
- AUA
- Nights
- 1‑2
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- Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
- Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
- Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
- Aruba ↗Aruba sets its own entry rules as part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands: every air arrival completes the online ED card at edcardaruba.aw within 7 days before arrival and pays the US$20 sustainability fee there (aged 8+, once per calendar year — check).
- Aruba ↗Flights to the US clear US immigration and customs at Aruba airport before boarding: arrive 3 hours early and have your ESTA, visa or US documents ready.
- Aruba ↗Arikok National Park covers much of the north-east; some tracks need a high-clearance or 4x4 vehicle, so check before driving a standard rental car in.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Noord911 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Noord, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Aruban florin (AWG); US dollars are widely accepted and prices are often quoted in them.Aruba-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckSetar and Digicel sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and in town; eSIM plans for Aruba are widely sold — check coverage.Aruba-wide
- Tap waterTap water is desalinated seawater and safe to drink.Aruba-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: Check for a 10–15% service charge; add 5–10% only for good service.Aruba-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Aruba-wide
- SafetyAruba is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep valuables out of sight on the beach.
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- RestroomsIn hotels, malls, restaurants and beach bars; few public toilets on remote beaches.Aruba-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, ambulance, fire
- Sundays & holidaysMany shops close on Sundays outside the malls and hotel strip; government offices on holidays.Aruba-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAUA Queen Beatrix International Airport (15 min drive north via Route 1 to Noord).
- Getting aroundCar or island bus (routes 7A, 7B, 10A‑C).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeAWG 3–5
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))AWG 30–45
- Metro or bus rideBus rideAWG 3–5 (check)
- Budget bedSelf‑catering apartment, a night, per roomAWG 180
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomAWG 200
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomAWG 350
A day, not counting the bed: Budget AWG 30 · Mid AWG 55 · High AWG 80
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AUA Queen Beatrix International Airport (15 min drive north via Route 1 to Noord)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Sep–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Sep (8 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Noord: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
2 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
4 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
6 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
7 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
7 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car or island bus (routes 7A, 7B, 10A‑C). Parking is free near the beach; buses run every 30 min on weekdays.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Arikok National Park
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Drive north on Route 1, about 30 min
Best early morning to avoid heat
Palm Beach
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Drive south on Route 1, 15 min
Main tourist strip for nightlife and dining
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- AWG 30–45 excl. bed
- Mid
- AWG 45–70 excl. bed
- High
- AWG 70+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × AWG 200 | AWG 200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × AWG 55 | AWG 110 |
| Arubus day pass (unlimited rides)2 × AWG 30 · check | AWG 60 |
| Car rental (compact, 1 day)2 × AWG 80 · check | AWG 160 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | AWG 53 |
| Trip total≈ AWG 292 per person per day, bed included | AWG 583 |
2026 estimate in AWG; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | AWG 3–5 |
| Local dish (keshi yena) | AWG 12–20 |
| Taxi (5 km) | AWG 30–45 |
| Bus ride | AWG 3–5 (check) |
| Golf green fee (18 holes) | AWG 150–250 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus timetables vary on weekends – check the Arubus website.
- Golf course green fees are seasonal; verify rates before booking.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire911
Embassy
US consulate in Oranjestad (check address); other embassies in the Netherlands.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Arubus route to Noord: about AWG 3–5 per ride (check)
- Taxi from Airport to Noord: ≈ AWG 30–45
Say or show
- Disculpa — Excuse me / Sorry (dis-cul-pa)
- Danki — Thank you (dan-ki)
- Cuanto ta costa? — How much is it? (kwan-to ta kos-ta?)
- Unda e baño? — Where is the bathroom? (un-da e ba-nyo?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Noord. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler breezes) · avoid Sep–Oct (higher rain chance) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short car‑rental guide for Route 1 trips.
- Link to Aruba Happy Rentals page for booking details.
Sources
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