LOCAL STORIES
Stories from the heart of Aruba
Discover the people, traditions and ideas that have shaped our island. From Aruba’s earliest communities to today’s entrepreneurs, every story reveals the resourcefulness, culture and hospitality of the people who call Aruba home.
ARUBA HAS ALWAYS MADE ITS OWN WAY
Our history, told through our people
FROM THE ISLAND
Local stories, shared as they happen.
Meet the entrepreneurs, makers, guides and neighbors whose ideas, traditions and hospitality shape Aruba.
An Island of Resourceful People
Meet Aruba’s earliest communities and discover how their knowledge, creativity and ability to thrive in a demanding environment began a tradition of resourcefulness that continues today.
The Hands Behind Aruhiba Cigars
Meet Benjamin Petrocchi and discover the patience, locally grown tobacco and skilled hands behind Aruba’s own handcrafted cigar.
Behind the Barrel at Pepe Margo
Step inside a restored 1898 Aruban home and discover the history, craftsmanship and people behind Pepe Margo’s locally made spirits.