Pos Chiquito

#17 among destinations in Aruba

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Pos Chiquito or Pos Chikito is a town in Savaneta on the island of Aruba. It is located on the main road between Oranjestad and San Nicolaas. It has become known for its coral reef, and has a small diving cove. Pos Chiquito is noted for its snorkelling, especially during September and October during the coral spawning season, and sea turtles and manta rays can be seen. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°28'3"N, 69°57'54"W

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Pos Chiquito – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: De Palm Island, Casibari Rock Formations, Fort Zoutman, Aruba Natural Bridge.

1.3 miW
12°28'9"N • 69°59'3"W
De Palm Island, Palm Island
33 min walk • Watersports, Island, Park
4.9 miNW
Geologic formation, Park, View point
Casibari Rock Formations, Paradera
124 min walk • The Casibari Rock Formation is located on the island of Aruba, towards the center of the island north of the Hooiberg. The formation is a tourist attraction, similar to the Ayo Rock Formations. The rocks in the formation are composed of quartz diorite.
5.9 miNW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Fort Zoutman, Oranjestad
151 min walk • Fort Zoutman is a military fortification at Oranjestad, Aruba. Originally built in 1798 by African slaves, with materials provided by the Amerindians, who performed Statute Labour or corvée for the Dutch West India Company, it is the oldest structure on the island of Aruba, and...
5.1 miN
Geologic formation, Park, View point
Aruba Natural Bridge, Santa Cruz
131 min walk • The Aruba Natural Bridge was a tourist attraction in Arikok National Park, Aruba that was formed naturally out of coral limestone. It collapsed on 2 September 2005. The natural arch, measuring approximately 25 feet high and 100 feet long, was the remnant of an ancient cave.
5.4 miNW
Church
St. Philomena's Church, Paradera
139 min walk • The St. Philomena's Church is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church located in the town of Paradera, on the Caribbean island of Aruba, an autonomous country in the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Lesser Antilles.
4 miNW
Volcanic peak with island and sea views
Hooiberg, Oranjestad
102 min walk • Hooiberg is a 165 m high volcanic formation on the island of Aruba. It is located almost in the center of the island and can be seen from virtually anywhere on the island. The Dutch word hooiberg, literally translates into haystack in English, as the landform is said to resemble a stack of hay.
5.9 miNW
Museum, History museum
Historical Museum of Aruba, Oranjestad
151 min walk • The Historical Museum of Aruba is a historical museum in the city of Oranjestad in Aruba. It explains the history of the island and its inhabitants, in rural and urban areas.
6 miNW
Museum
Protestant Church, Oranjestad
154 min walk • The Protestant Church is a church of the Dutch Reformed and Lutheran community in Oranjestad, Aruba. The church is not an official member of any international church organisation. The old church dates from 1846. In 1950, a new church was constructed next to the old church.
2.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Jamanota, Santa Cruz
55 min walk • Mount Jamanota is at 188 meters the highest point on the island of Aruba and is visible from the entire island. It is located within the Arikok National Park. Wild goats, Aruba Rattlesnake and donkeys roam free on the mountain.
5.4 miNW
Jewish synagogue open to visitors
Beth Israel Synagogue, Oranjestad
138 min walk • Beth Israel Synagogue is the synagogue of the Aruban Jewish community, located in Oranjestad, Aruba. Beth Israel Synagogue is an independent congregation with a liberal style similar to Reform Judaism or Conservative Judaism.
4.4 miSE
12°26'9"N • 69°54'33"W
Museum of Industry Aruba, San Nicolaas
111 min walk • Specialty museum, History museum, Museum