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Location Overview / Where is Aruba located?: The island – 20 miles long by six wide, or 32km by 10km and is 15 miles (24 km) north of Venezuela. The island is part of the Dutch Caribbean and is one of the "ABC" islands - Aruba, Bonaire Curacao. Because Aruba is located so far south, it lies outside of the the primary hurricane belt.
Aruba Map
Regional Caribbean Maps:
1.) Entire Caribbean
Map (330k)
2.) Eastern
Caribbean Map (36k): Includes maps of Puerto Rico through all the islands down to
Trinidad and Tobago.
3.) Mid Caribbean Map
(30k): Includes map of Hati, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Aruba, Bonaire and
Curacao.
4.) Mid
Caribbean Map 2 (37k): Includes map of Cuba, Jamaica, The Cayman Islands, Haiti and the
bottom portion of the Bahamas.
5.) Central
America Map (33k): Includes map of Mexico (Cozumel, Cancun), Belize and Honduras (The
Bay Islands - Islas de la Bahia).
6.) Northern
Caribbean Map (35k): Includes map of The Bahamas, The Turks and Caicos, Cuba and
Florida.
Safety Tips Crime Information. Most visitors to the Caribbean have a relatively safe trip. However, thievery, purse snatching, and pick pocketing do happen, particularly in cities and at beaches. There has also been an increase in violent crimes, such as rape and assault against tourists. In some places, U.S. passports and identity documents are especially attractive to thieves. Robbery of yachts is a problem in some marinas.
Here are some precautions to keep in mind:
-- Safety begins when you pack. ... more
Beach Towels If you are staying at a small hotel you'll need to bring your own. Larger resort provide them. You may also want to bring a couple of washcloths if you're staying at a small hotel, they don't always have them.
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