Health & Emergencies
Aruba offers a well-developed and modern healthcare system with hospitals comparable to European standards. Excellent medical infrastructure for tourists.
The public system offers basic care, but tourists generally use private facilities.
Excellent private clinics with European standards and multilingual teams.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 80-150 AWG ($45-85 USD) |
| Emergency room | 250-400 AWG ($140-225 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 400-700 AWG ($225-390 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 3,000-6,000 AWG ($1,690-3,380 USD) |
| Ambulance | 150-250 AWG ($85-140 USD) |
| Raio-X | 100-200 AWG ($56-112 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 80-150 AWG ($45-85 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Aruba. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.
The main emergency number in Aruba is 911. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system offers basic care, but tourists generally use private facilities.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 80-150 AWG ($45-85 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies are well distributed, generally open until 6pm, with imported and local medication available.
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