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- Caribbean
- Aruba
- Oranjestad
- San Nicolas
San Nicolas
The industrial centre of Aruba, San Nicolas is the island's
oldest and largest town. Until the late 19th century it was a small
fishing village but all this changed with the mining of phosphate
on the island, and more recently the discovery of oil off the coast
of Venezuela. The town provides a glimpse of old British-Caribbean
charm and contains a handful of restaurants and shops. There are a
few popular beaches to the east of the town that offer good
swimming and snorkelling opportunities and are suitable for
families.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language in Aruba is Dutch but English and
Spanish are taught in school and are also widely spoken. Some
French is also understood. Most islanders also speak the native
language Papiamento.
Money
The official currency is the Aruban Florin (AWG), which is
divided into 100 cents. The Florin is tied to the US Dollar. US
currency is accepted everywhere and other major currencies can be
exchanged at banks. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted and
there are ATMs in Oranjestad. Travellers cheques are also widely
accepted and it is best to have cheques in US dollars or Euros to
avoid additional charges.
Time
Local time in Aruba is GMT -4.