Aruba Aruba is 18 miles off the coast of Venezuela. The language spoken are English, Dutch, Spanish, Chinese, French, and the local tongue Papiamento. The climate boasts a yearly average temperature of 82 degrees and is complemented by consistent tradewinds. The currency is the Aruban florin or guilder. Other accepted forms of currency are the U.S. dollar, travelers cheques, and major credit cards.
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Great sights to see include the natural bridge, ghost town of Balashi, many old churches, and the Arawak Indian cave drawings. Visitors adventure to neighboring Bonaire and Curacao for an island hopping vacation of a lifetime. The local language is Papiamento, but English is widely spoken. The climate is mild with a yearly temperature of 82 degrees. The currency is the Netherlands Antilles guilder or florin.