Santa Cruz and Paradera
Though not a tourist hot spot (by Aruba standards), this town in the center of the island offers a good taste of how the locals live. It's not architecturally interesting, but there are many restaurants and local shops offering something a bit different from the usual tourist fare (and at reasonable prices).
Recommended Fodor's Video
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