🇦🇼 Aruba · Places to discover
What to see in San Nicolas ?
9 places curated by Hozy - landmarks, nature, hidden restaurants and activities.
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Landmarks & heritage (2)
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SASan Nicolas (Sunrise City)
Landmark
Aruba's second city, once a thriving oil town centred on the Lago refinery, now reinvented as an artistic district featuring world-class street art murals. The island's working-class creative soul.Zeewijk (Shipwreck Village) Ruins
Landmark
Remains of an encampment built by survivors of the Dutch vessel Zeewijk, wrecked in 1727 on a small island off the southern coast. An underwater and terrestrial archaeological site, accessible by kayak.Viewpoints (2)
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SASero Colorado (Colorado Point Lighthouse)
Viewpoint
A striking red and white lighthouse perched on a coral hilltop at Aruba's south-eastern tip, commanding views over Baby Beach and offshore tankers. The approach winds through an abandoned mining village, a haunting reminder of the island's industrial past.Miralamar Lookout Point
Viewpoint
Understated viewpoint overlooking Savaneta with vistas across mangrove wetlands and the southern coast. Frequented in the evening by local families who gather to watch pelicans diving into the bay.Activities (2)
Kitesurfing at Boca Grandi
Activity
World-class kitesurfing and windsurfing spot on the south-eastern coast, with consistent trade winds year-round. International competitions are held here—passionate riders' paradise.Mangel Halto Reef
Activity
Snorkelling and diving site beneath mangroves at Pos Chiquito, boasting exceptional visibility and remarkable marine biodiversity. Free access, virtually unknown to tour operators.Beaches (2)
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SARodgers Beach
Beach
A small, rather secret beach just beside Baby Beach, yet far less crowded. Calm, shallow waters make it ideal for unhurried snorkelling away from the masses.Baby Beach
Beach
A sheltered semicircular lagoon at the island's southern tip with calm, shallow waters far removed from the resorts. A favourite weekend haunt of local families, blessed with exceptional turquoise clarity.