Most visitors don’t have the opportunity to experience Aruba’s cultural highlight of the year – Carnival (or, as we call it here, Carnaval). But now you can discover the colorful spirit of Aruba’s Carnival and island culture every Thursday evening at the Carrubian Festival. Situated on the island’s southern tip in the heart of San Nicolas, the Carrubian Festival brings Aruba’s culture to life with live music and shows, stilt walkers, handicrafts, delicious, traditional homemade cuisine of the Caribbean region, and a parade of glittery dancers showcasing many of our past Carnival’s gorgeous costumes.
The center of activities is a stage area where spectators can relax at tables to enjoy a diversity of Caribbean cuisines and a parade of local entertainers. The main street is closed to traffic becoming a pedestrian mall filled with colorful booths selling local food, handicrafts and logo souvenirs, with fun activities for the entire family.
Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up from hotel lobby.
Duration: 4 and a half hours.
Start/opening time: 6:30pm.
End/closing time: 11pm.
Languages: English, Spanish and Dutch.
Medical restrictions: Guests must be able to walk on pavement.
Wheelchair passengers must be able to walk short distances and go up some steps into the tour vehicle. Wheelchair must be collapsible for storage purposes.
Dress code: We recommend comfortable clothes and sensible walking shoes or sneakers.