Taking Local Hospitality to Global Heights
Experience Aruba in a way that supports the people who call it home.
Connect with local entrepreneurs, makers, guides and storytellers. Every experience brings you closer to the real Aruba while helping more of your visit directly support the people and businesses that make the island special.
See Aruba through local eyes
Local experiences. Local stories. Local living.
Authentic Aruba connects curious travelers with locally owned experiences that carry the spirit of our island. When you choose local, more of your visit supports the people whose home you came to enjoy.
Our local partners
Good people. Great stories. Unforgettable Aruba.
Pepe Margo Distillery
Discover an Aruban spirit made with history, character and a generous pour of island hospitality. Discover the experience
RockaBeach Tours
Adventure across land and sea with a local team that turns every outing into a story worth sharing. Visit our partner
Aruhiba Cigars
Step into a locally rooted craft and meet the people behind Aruba’s own cigar tradition. Discover more
Ocean Wave Sailing
Feel the breeze, find your rhythm and experience Aruba from the water with an island professional. Visit our partner
Local Experiences
Sail our waters, taste our flavors and discover our culture with the people who call Aruba home.
Local Stories
Discover the stories behind Aruba's food, people, businesses and everyday island life.
Local Living
Find your place in Aruba, whether its a resort stay, vacation rental or a home of your own.
Groups and travel professionals
Planning something special?
We create thoughtful island itineraries, local connections and transportation for groups, advisors and travel partners. Tell us who is coming and what you want them to feel. We will help shape the experience with local destination management companies and group travel operators.
Authentic Aruba is part of the HAMAK Hospitality family of brands.
Local people. Genuine hospitality. Aruba shared with heart.
Taking Local Hospitality to Global Heights
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