Aruba is getting ready to sparkle, and even the traffic circles are preparing to show off! Soon, palm trees will be dressed to impress, gardens will glow, and entire neighborhoods will compete for the brightest spot on the island. The holiday season is just around the corner, bringing a joyful celebration of light to our little Caribbean paradise.
There's a delightful Papiamento expression for going out to admire it all: wak luz. And Kukoo Kunuku has a colorful invitation to join the fun!
If you're looking for something different to do in Aruba this December, wait until you see how the island sparkles after sunset!
Spreading laughter and good times for 30 years, Kukoo Kunuku, home of Aruba's first party bus, is celebrating its anniversary with exciting new island experiences. Its latest invitation? A sparkling holiday road trip aboard the Holiday Lights Express!
Step aboard a lively, colorful Kukoo bus for a journey through beautifully decorated neighborhoods, with festive music, cheerful hosts, and plenty of Kukoo spirit. The evening includes a visit to Cas di Luz, one of the most spectacular places to see holiday lights in Aruba.
Tucked into the hillside of Seroe Preto in San Nicolas, Aruba, Cas di Luz is a dazzling holiday attraction with the humblest of beginnings: two little cardboard houses decorated with oversized light bulbs.
Those humble beginnings blossomed into illuminated castles, glowing staircases, and towering Christmas trees, with thousands of lights transforming the hillside into a wonderland beneath the night sky.
Magic like this takes a village. Volunteers and generous supporters have donated their time and resources, including 50 solar panels to help power the display, creating a beautiful gift from one community to the entire island.
Christmas in Aruba has its own irresistible rhythm. Gaitas bring festive Caribbean and Venezuelan melodies, while ayacas wrapped in banana leaves, pan de jamón, and Dutch oliebollen celebrate the island's delicious mix of cultures.
Snowflakes may be missing from our Caribbean Christmas, but palm trees sparkle beneath the warm night sky, dressed for the occasion in their own strings of twinkling lights.
Gather your favorite people and discover Aruba after dark, where a colorful holiday road trip aboard Kukoo Kunuku's Holiday Lights Express turns wak luz into a celebration of its own.
The brightest part of the holidays isn't always the lights. Sometimes it's the people who make them shine.
Discover Kukoo Kunuku's Holiday Lights Express
What are some fun things to do in Aruba in December?
Explore beautifully decorated neighborhoods, enjoy festive local foods and music, or take Kukoo Kunuku's Holiday Lights Express for a colorful evening adventure.
Where can I see holiday lights in Aruba?
Look for decorated homes, gardens, and traffic circles across the island. Cas di Luz in Seroe Preto, San Nicolas, is a spectacular highlight.
How long is Kukoo Kunuku's Holiday Lights Express?
The tour lasts approximately three hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off.
Is the Holiday Lights Express suitable for children?
Yes! The tour welcomes children ages 5 and up, making it a fun family-friendly evening activity in Aruba.
Ready to sparkle? Save your seat on Kukoo Kunuku's Holiday Lights Express!
Carla Cavallaro has called Aruba home since 1989 and helped launch Jolly Pirates in 1997. As Brand Manager for Jolly Pirates and Kukoo Kunuku, she created Taste of San Nicolas with the Aruba Wine & Dine Group, inspired by the remarkable people and stories of Aruba's Sunrise City.
