Renaissance Marketplace, Oranjestad
The Renaissance Marketplace is a lively open-air spot where dining, shopping, and entertainment come together in one convenient location. It’s a popular place for both locals and visitors to relax, eat, and enjoy Aruba’s easygoing atmosphere.
Live music fills the marketplace daily, adding energy and rhythm to the setting. Visitors can catch performances on small stages or unwind at bars like “5 o’clock Somewhere,” where DJs keep the music going into the evening.
Food lovers will find plenty of options here, with restaurants serving everything from BBQ and sushi to Mexican specialties and Dutch pancakes. Well-known coffee and snack spots like Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts also have locations within the marketplace, perfect for a quick break.
Shopping is another highlight. The boutiques offer a good mix of resort wear, jewelry, sunglasses, local crafts, and souvenirs—great for picking up gifts or something for yourself.
After sunset, the marketplace comes alive with an inviting nightlife scene locals call ambiente—a mix of good food, music, and friendly company. Visitors can enjoy dinner with live entertainment or join the crowd for dancing and drinks.
With its variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options, the Renaissance Marketplace offers a fun and easy way to spend an afternoon or evening in the heart of Oranjestad.
Live music fills the marketplace daily, adding energy and rhythm to the setting. Visitors can catch performances on small stages or unwind at bars like “5 o’clock Somewhere,” where DJs keep the music going into the evening.
Food lovers will find plenty of options here, with restaurants serving everything from BBQ and sushi to Mexican specialties and Dutch pancakes. Well-known coffee and snack spots like Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts also have locations within the marketplace, perfect for a quick break.
Shopping is another highlight. The boutiques offer a good mix of resort wear, jewelry, sunglasses, local crafts, and souvenirs—great for picking up gifts or something for yourself.
After sunset, the marketplace comes alive with an inviting nightlife scene locals call ambiente—a mix of good food, music, and friendly company. Visitors can enjoy dinner with live entertainment or join the crowd for dancing and drinks.
With its variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options, the Renaissance Marketplace offers a fun and easy way to spend an afternoon or evening in the heart of Oranjestad.
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Sight Name: Renaissance Marketplace
Sight Location: Oranjestad, Aruba (See walking tours in Oranjestad)
Sight Type: Food/Drink
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Sight Location: Oranjestad, Aruba (See walking tours in Oranjestad)
Sight Type: Food/Drink
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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