San Nicolas Aruba’s “Sunrise City” and the most colorful corner of the island! Forget what you think you know about Aruba. Beyond the white sand beaches and turquoise waters lies a vibrant open air gallery unlike anything else in the Caribbean.
The streets of San Nicolas have been transformed by the world renowned Aruba Art Fair into a breathtaking outdoor gallery, featuring large scale murals from both local and international artists, each one telling a story of culture, history, and island spirit.
It all started when Art Fair organizer Tito Bolivar returned from a trip to Colombia, inspired by the street art of Bogotá. In less than a year, his vision took shape and the first Aruba Art Fair was held in September 2016. Since then, stunning murals have been replacing worn down buildings with colorful works of art year after year, brightening up Sunrise City one wall at a time.
San Nicolas is located on the southeastern tip of Aruba, about 30 minutes from Oranjestad. A morning exploring the street art pairs perfectly with lunch at the legendary Charlie’s Bar and a relaxing afternoon at Baby Beach.
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