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Aruba Mural Tours: San Nicolas's Open-Air Art Gallery

Discover San Nicolas's vibrant street art scene with Aruba Mural Tours, exploring the cultural heart of Aruba through colorful murals and local stories.

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Explore the vibrant street art of San Nicolas, Aruba, with Aruba Mural Tours. Discover stunning murals by local and international artists, transforming the city into a Caribbean art district. Immerse yourself in the culture and history behind each mural, guided by knowledgeable locals.

A brief summary to Aruba Mural Tours

  • Monday 9 am-6 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am-6 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am-6 pm
  • Thursday 9 am-6 pm
  • Friday 9 am-6 pm
  • Saturday 9 am-6 pm

Local tips

  • Wear comfortable shoes, as the tour involves a fair amount of walking through the streets of San Nicolas.
  • Visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the hottest part of the day.
  • Check the schedule for the Aruba Art Fair to catch live painting sessions and other art-related events.
  • Combine the mural tour with a visit to Baby Beach, a short drive from San Nicolas, for a relaxing beach experience.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    Aruba Mural Tours is located in San Nicolas. From the Arubus Mainstation, walk west on Bernard van de Veen Zeppenfeldstraat. The tour starting point, ArtisA Gallery, will be on your right in a short distance. Walking is the best way to explore the murals in the immediate vicinity. No cost.

  • Public Transport

    To reach Aruba Mural Tours from the high-rise hotel area (e.g., Palm Beach or Eagle Beach), take the Arubus bus to Oranjestad. At the Oranjestad central bus station, transfer to a bus heading to San Nicolas. The bus will drop you off at the Arubus Mainstation in San Nicolas. From there, it is a short walk to the murals. A single-trip fare is approximately $2.60 USD.

  • Taxi

    From anywhere in San Nicolas, a taxi can take you to Bernard van de Veen Zeppenfeldstraat 6. Taxis in Aruba do not have meters; rates are fixed and should be checked in advance. A 5km ride in San Nicolas costs about $23.6 USD. Always confirm the fare before starting your trip.

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Aruba Mural Tours offers an immersive exploration of San Nicolas, a city transformed into a vibrant art district through the vision and efforts of local artists and curators. Once a bustling oil refinery town, San Nicolas has reinvented itself as a cultural hub, with its streets now adorned with colorful murals by both local and international artists. The tours, often led by the curator of the murals, provide insights into the stories behind each artwork and the artists who created them. Starting at the ArtisA Gallery, visitors are introduced to the transformation of San Nicolas into the Caribbean's premier Art District. As you stroll through the streets, you'll encounter large-scale murals that reflect Aruba's rich culture, history, and artistic spirit. San Nicolas itself is a city of dualities, blending the old and the new. The city's multicultural influences are visible in its culinary offerings, customs, and architecture, a result of the influx of Afro-Caribbean and South American workers who came to work in the oil refinery in the early to mid 20th century. Today, San Nicolas is becoming a magnet for those seeking authentic Caribbean flair and a unique cultural experience.

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