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Island Report News, events, and happenings around Aruba... Archaeological museum reopens After a two-year closure for maintenance, the National Archaeological Museum of Aruba has now officially reopened to the public in the heart of downtown Oranjestad. Housed in a spectacularly restored colonial housing complex, the museum offers a comprehensive collection of exhibits spanning 5,000 years of Amerindian culture. Over 10,000 artifacts are on display. Children will enjoy many interactive options, and the museum will host educational projects and workshops throughout the year. Open Monday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.facebook.com/namaruba ABC Tours wins multiple awards Two thousand nineteen was a great year of well-deserved recognition for ABC Tours & Attractions. They ranked very high in the prestigious TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice “Best of the Caribbean Awards,” the only Aruban company that made the cut. Their Ultimate Jeep Safari Tour, an exciting combo of land and water adventures made No. 3, while their unique Blackstone Beach, Cliff Jump & Hidden Treasures Tour made No. 5. They also continue to hold the No. 1 spot for adventure on USA Today’s 10Best Aruba website. www.abc-aruba.com Balashi’s surprise brews In 2019, Balashi released the “B Sixty 2,” a cool limited-edition German pilsner named after its factory address and created by Aruba’s first master brewer, Eugene Flanegin, to celebrate their 20th anniversary. But no worries if you missed it, they’ll be brewing up more creative surprises this year too. Meanwhile, you can always enjoy their iconic brands of Balashi, Chill, and HopiStout, anytime. You can also take a factory tour to see how such excellent beer is made from desalinated seawater! www.balashibrewery.com 16 Nights
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Middle photo courtesy of ABC Tours. Bottom photo courtesy of Balashi Brewery
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