Oranjestad shops?

[JoRoy218]

Will be visiting Aruba for the day end of this month. Anyone know of interesting shops (not typical souvenir/touristy) in local area not too far from cruise pier? Thanks for any suggestions. Also, any rum tasting spots? 

[crewsweeper]

LG Smith Blvd runs right outside the port.  Mostly tourist type shops close to port but other s down further.

https://www.visitaruba.com/things-to-do/shopping/

 

As far as rum tasting, there used to be a couple of places near port but believe they have closed and now do things at resorts.  Google Rum tasting in Aruba and you might locate a tour or two.

[JoRoy218]

Thank you! 

[cleobella]

There are Aruba  Aloe stores all over the island including in the port area. They sell Aloe products ( creams and such) made on the Island. If you get outside the port area they have a factory/farm site about 15 minutes away and do a little tour there which is interesting. Aruba Aloe sells a good quality medical cream for burns and skin irritations that we really like, we stockbup when we visit,  and lots of nice bath products.

[rbolanos]

Anyone know if there is a store near the port that sell the Gouda cheese wheels?