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According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Street Murals: The Whole Story Tour + A Ride (From $45.00) The Whole Story Tour (From $30.00) Private German speaking jeep tours (From $550.00) San Nicolaas: Island Tour, History, Museum & Baby Beach (From $65.00) Guided Street Art Murals and Coastal E Bike Bliss in San Nicolas (From $135.00)

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Hotels near Street Murals: (0.31 mi) Astoria Hotel & Restaurant (2.59 mi) Club Arias B&B (2.36 mi) Coral Reef Beach Apartments (9.64 mi) Paradera Park Aruba (2.30 mi) Aruba Ocean Villas View all hotels near Street Murals on Tripadvisor

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Restaurants near Street Murals: (0.06 mi) O'Niel Caribbean Kitchen (0.11 mi) Kulture Cafe Aruba (0.12 mi) Mundi Health Cafe (0.13 mi) Grill Time (0.17 mi) Samba Pizza View all restaurants near Street Murals on Tripadvisor

Street Murals - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

#2 of 14 things to do in San Nicolas

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Born2travel2013

Edmonton, Canada203 contributions

So worth the drive!

Jan 2020

Tha murals are so nice to see, some of the buildings have so much detail some are simple. An easy stroll on your own, quaint little town. The visitor Center was so helpful to explain where to go! They have a very interesting statuette in front of them. Lots of history in the town a museum to see as well if interested.

Written January 22, 2020

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Cecilia T

Boston250 contributions

Over 50 Murals Waiting to be Discovered by You

Nov 2023 • Family

This was my second time to see the murals in San Nicolas. The first time was in 2017, shortly after the art festival that put many of them up. Now it's 2023, and many more murals have been added both in and out of the festival, which ran again before being derailed by COVID. There are now over 50 murals. The styles range from trompe l'oeil to surreal to indigeno-techno. It's very easy to get to San Nicolas from Oranjestad: the main bus station in Oranjestad is very close to the cruise ship terminal. Right now it costs US $5 for a round trip card, and there is a bus that makes some stops along the way but takes you to the main bus station in San Nicolas. At the bus station in San Nicolas is a very clean restroom and the station is open until 4pm. Across from the station is the San Nicolas Information Center, and they can give you a map of the murals as well as other info. The map they gave us today has 45 murals marked, but there are actually more of them to discover as you go! Plus there are also interesting public sculptures. 90% of the murals can be seen in a three block by three block area, with the other 10% just 2-3 blocks further over. Put on your sunscreen and wander up and down for an hour or two, grab a beer at the famous Charlie's Bar, and catch the bus back to Oranjestad.

Written November 28, 2023

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Stephen K

Winter Park, FL4,326 contributions

Beautiful mural art

Jun 2021 • Family

The street art here is very cool. There are approximately 50 murals painted in a few blocks of the downtown area. There’s an Aruba visitors center, right in front of the statue a woman, they’ll give you a map with each of the murals listed by location and title. The national library is also in the middle of it & covered in murals too. Unfortunately, due to COVID almost all of the shops were closed. A Caribbean restaurant is open as was a coffee shop. This is definitely worth a visit. You can do all of it easily within hour.

Written June 12, 2021

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Gary and Christine

6 contributions

A definite MUST see!

Feb 2023 • Couples

This tour was amazing! After a decade plus of coming to this one Happy Island we learned more about Island history art and culture than ever before. Tito was so knowledgeable, passionate, personable and could of not been more accommodating. This is a definite must when you visit Aruba!

Written February 26, 2023

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Luv2BTrekkinII

37 contributions

Local beauty

Mar 2023

What an admirable local effort to use art to beautify the town! I'm no artist but when someone can create such realistic murals on aging stucco walls, I stand impressed. The map from the tourist office was very helpful to make sure we didn't miss any. It took about 30 minutes of casual strolling to see the collection. Additionally the mosaic art on many benches is also worthy of attention during the tour.
If you add in Seroe Colorado, Baby and Rodger Beaches and the pet cemetary, its a great day!
This town is a quick drive from Oranjestad and well worth the time.

Written March 23, 2023

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TravelLover

38 contributions

So cool!

Jun 2021

I loved walking around and seeing the murals. I am sure I missed a few, but saw the majority on the main street. They are gorgeous. I especially loved the angel wings that were very near the gas station. Simply beautiful. The art is unique and full of culture. I found the visitor center to be closed around 3pm on a Thursday. Guess that is a Covid thing. I would have really enjoyed getting the map and artist names as mentioned in a previous review. The area surrounding the main street is a little sketchy, but we never felt unsafe at all. I would recommend the short drive down to San Nicolas for anyone who loves art.

Written June 6, 2021

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Chris B

Southwest Nova Scotia, Canada29 contributions

Mural tour is a must see

Jan 2023 • Friends

I took the walking tour and it didn't disappoint. The tour goes in detail on how the murals are painted and some of them are 3D so wouldn't get the full effect without knowing. Regardless with or without a tour it is a must see. I lived it.

Written February 7, 2023

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Lisa

Scottsdale, AZ6 contributions

Beautiful art

Dec 2020

Worth the trip! I wish more shops were open, but it is Covid times. At least O'Niels and few places were open. Easy to walk around and see the art. When we were tired out we jumped in the car and explored a lit bit more, and saw several other murals.

Written January 22, 2021

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Kimberly W

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Hot art

Dec 2022 • Solo

This was right up my alley! I love murals! It was great to view the sculptures and murals throughout the city. I believe I missed a few because I didn't walk down a back street-feet were hurting. Make sure comfortable shoes are worn.

Written December 4, 2022

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Nordicgoddess

Parlin, NJ88 contributions

Spectacular

Oct 2020

It only took about 90 minutes to walk around and take photos. We missed a couple, but saw the majority of the murals. A stop at the visitors center provided a detailed map of titles and locations. They are beautiful and well worth the time to see them.

Written October 29, 2020

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