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Auténtico Aruba Culinary Festival
Nine days of island flavor, chef-led experiences and a closing weekend in downtown Oranjestad—paired with one beachfront all-inclusive that keeps the rest of the trip simple.
- Dates
- October 3–11, 2026
- Main venue
- Downtown Oranjestad
- Best for
- Food, culture and an easy beach week
Come for the event
What’s happening
Auténtico spreads the table across Aruba. Restaurant Week and limited culinary experiences run October 3–9. The festival closes with the Auténtico Pavilion in downtown Oranjestad on October 10 and 11, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The Pavilion brings participating chefs, restaurants and producers together in one place. The official ticket page currently lists both Pavilion nights as waitlist only, so check availability before making a nonrefundable travel booking.
Stay all-in
Divi Aruba All Inclusive
A low-rise beachfront base in Oranjestad, with shared access to the neighboring Tamarijn resort and a staffed concierge for the pieces that happen off property.
Why it fits
Divi Aruba sits in the low-rise hotel area, close enough for a straightforward taxi ride into downtown while keeping the beach portion of the getaway genuinely all-inclusive.
What’s included
All-inclusive dining and bars across Divi and Tamarijn, daily activities, nightly entertainment, Wi-Fi, taxes and service charges, plus the resort shuttle between participating properties and resort areas.
Event transportation
The complimentary resort shuttle does not advertise service to Auténtico. Plan on a taxi or rental car for downtown Pavilion nights and for island-wide Restaurant Week venues. Ask the concierge to arrange the trip and return before you go.
Excursion help
The on-property concierge is available daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for island activities and arrangements. Excursions are optional and generally cost extra; confirm operator, pickup point, cancellation terms and accessibility directly.
Getting there
Fly into Aruba, then take the short road
Use Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA). Aruba Airport’s current route information shows nonstop service from major U.S. gateways including New York, Boston and Miami, with other seasonal or scheduled service varying by travel period.
Airfare and airport transfer are not included
Divi confirms that standard all-inclusive rates include taxes and service charges, but not airfare or airport transportation. Use a regulated airport taxi or prebook a shared or private De Palm transfer. Always check the exact room offer: certain premium room categories may list transfer benefits separately.
Before you book
Three checks, then you’re off
- Confirm the Auténtico experience or Pavilion ticket you want.
- Check that your Divi rate is explicitly marked all-inclusive.
- Price flights and reserve event transportation before finalizing nonrefundable plans.
Details checked September 4, 2026. Event schedules, airline service, resort inclusions and offers can change.