Aruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store, Oranjestad
Founded in 1890, Aruba Aloe stands as a testament to the island's dedication to cultivating, harvesting, and processing its own Aloe, establishing a legacy of premium skin, hair, and sun care. This distinctive destination encapsulates the island's rich Aloe history and its integral role in Aruba's cultural and economic tapestry.
Aruba, with its arid climate and ideal conditions, became the birthplace of Aloe cultivation in 1840. The Aloe vera wonder plant found a home on this island, and its importance is reflected in Aruba's national crest. Aloe vera quickly became a pivotal export for Aruba, covering vast expanses of the island's landscape. At its peak, two-thirds of Aruba's surface was adorned with Aloe crops, solidifying its status as the world's largest Aloe exporter.
The Hato plantation, established in 1840, continues to thrive as the heart of Aruba Aloe's cultivation. Visitors can explore the very grounds where the finest Aloe in the world is grown, connecting with the roots of this extraordinary plant.
The Aloe Museum stands as a national depository, showcasing ancient Aloe tools and equipment. Visitors can delve into a comprehensive library, delving into the extensive history, manufacturing, and qualities of Aloe vera.
Aruba Aloe's factory store invites patrons to explore and indulge in a diverse collection of body, sun, and hair care products. Crafted from the finest Aloe, these offerings epitomize the island's commitment to beauty and wellness. The factory store serves as more than a retail space, offering educational opportunities for visitors.
Aruba, with its arid climate and ideal conditions, became the birthplace of Aloe cultivation in 1840. The Aloe vera wonder plant found a home on this island, and its importance is reflected in Aruba's national crest. Aloe vera quickly became a pivotal export for Aruba, covering vast expanses of the island's landscape. At its peak, two-thirds of Aruba's surface was adorned with Aloe crops, solidifying its status as the world's largest Aloe exporter.
The Hato plantation, established in 1840, continues to thrive as the heart of Aruba Aloe's cultivation. Visitors can explore the very grounds where the finest Aloe in the world is grown, connecting with the roots of this extraordinary plant.
The Aloe Museum stands as a national depository, showcasing ancient Aloe tools and equipment. Visitors can delve into a comprehensive library, delving into the extensive history, manufacturing, and qualities of Aloe vera.
Aruba Aloe's factory store invites patrons to explore and indulge in a diverse collection of body, sun, and hair care products. Crafted from the finest Aloe, these offerings epitomize the island's commitment to beauty and wellness. The factory store serves as more than a retail space, offering educational opportunities for visitors.
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Sight Name: Aruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store
Sight Location: Oranjestad, Aruba (See walking tours in Oranjestad)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Oranjestad, Aruba (See walking tours in Oranjestad)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Oranjestad, Aruba
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Oranjestad Introduction Walking Tour
Perched along the Dutch Caribbean Sea shore lies the picturesque capital of Aruba, Oranjestad. The locals still habitually refer to it as "Playa".
European settlers arrived on the island around 1754, establishing plantations along the coast. In 1796, the Dutch authorities built a small fort—Fort Zoutman—on the southern coast to protect the island and assert colonial control. This... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
European settlers arrived on the island around 1754, establishing plantations along the coast. In 1796, the Dutch authorities built a small fort—Fort Zoutman—on the southern coast to protect the island and assert colonial control. This... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles