| When visiting Aruba, tourists often spend most of | | | | visit some of the charming beaches that rest just |
| their time near the western shore, home to the | | | | minutes from the heart of town. |
| island's capital and cultural center - Oranjestad - | | | | Savaneta lies just east of Pos Chiquito on Aruba's |
| and most of the top beach resorts. Though the | | | | popular Route 1 and can be reached from either |
| eastern half of Aruba lacks the glamour of the | | | | Oranjestad or San Nicolas in approximately 15 |
| western beach areas, the area is home to many | | | | minutes. |
| charming destinations waiting to captivate curious | | | | Seroe Colorado |
| travelers. As the island is only 20 miles long, the | | | | The town of Seroe Colorado, located near the |
| small towns surrounding the island's second-largest | | | | southeastern tip of Aruba, was developed during |
| city, San Nicolas, and the incredibly diverse sights | | | | the first half of the 20th century as a idyllic, |
| of eastern Aruba are only a short drive from all | | | | comfortable community for the island's growing |
| of the top resorts. | | | | number of oil workers. Though many of the |
| Pos Chiquito | | | | families have since moved to other parts of the |
| Located almost directly between Oranjestad and | | | | island, Seroe Colorado retains much of its exotic |
| San Nicolas along the southern coast's Route 1, | | | | charm. Most of the town's diminutive white |
| the small town of Pos Chiquito stands as one of | | | | houses remain intact, most flanked by dramatic |
| Aruba's top destinations for scuba divers and | | | | cacti plants and other natural vegetation. At the |
| snorkelers. Just offshore from town, near a | | | | heart of town, visitors will also find an austere |
| rugged section of shoreline known as Rocky | | | | chapel originally constructed in 1939. |
| Beach, scuba divers and snorkelers will find one of | | | | Despite the peaceful atmosphere found in Seroe |
| Aruba's best coral reefs. As the site is visited | | | | Colorado, most visitors use the town as a |
| regularly by local dive tours and used as a training | | | | gateway to the sights of Aruba's southeastern |
| ground for aspiring guides, the offshore sights at | | | | shore. Just east of town, visitors will find a natural |
| Pos Chiquito are not exactly a secret. However, | | | | bridge resting alongside a dramatic section of |
| there are rarely crowds in Pos Chiquito and the | | | | coastline. Despite being less-celebrated than the |
| coral reef is so expansive that divers will never | | | | Natural Bridge that collapsed in 2005 and its |
| have trouble enjoying this exciting underwater | | | | remaining sister arch, Baby Bridge, the natural |
| environment at their own pace. | | | | bridge near Seroe Colorado offers an incredible |
| While scuba diving and snorkeling are certainly the | | | | sightseeing opportunity amongst one of Aruba's |
| biggest draws in Pos Chiquito, the town also has | | | | seldom-explored areas. |
| plenty to offer those in search of simple | | | | Though the exposed shoreline just east of Seroe |
| relaxation. This quiet community is known | | | | Colorado is known for its dramatic scenery, two |
| throughout Aruba for its refined regional | | | | of the island's most popular family beaches rest |
| architecture and laid-back atmosphere. As a | | | | just a few miles south of town. Unlike the natural |
| close-knit community that includes many | | | | bridge area east of Seroe Colorado, Baby Beach |
| expatriates, Pos Chiquito is also home to an | | | | and Rodgers Beach are protected by the |
| interesting variety of eateries where tourists are | | | | southern tip of the island, meaning visitors will |
| always welcome. | | | | always find calm conditions, white sand and warm, |
| Pos Chiquito rests just east of the island's center | | | | shallow water. |
| along Route 1, the scenic road that stretches all | | | | As Route 1 runs north of the town and access |
| the way from Boca Beach on the northwestern | | | | from San Nicolas is hampered by private industrial |
| shore to San Nicolas and the eastern shore. Pos | | | | areas, Seroe Colorado is slightly more difficult to |
| Chiquito can also be reached easily from the north | | | | reach than most of Aruba's small communities. |
| end of Aruba via Routes 4 and 6. | | | | The most efficient way to reach Seroe Colorado |
| Savaneta | | | | is to follow Route 1 east from San Nicolas until |
| Though Savaneta is home to no more than small | | | | the road terminates at a three-way intersection |
| handful of businesses, this southern shore | | | | near the eastern shore. From the junction, visitors |
| destination has developed a reputation as an | | | | can follow the shoreline road south to Seroe |
| excellent dining destination. Though Savaneta lacks | | | | Colorado and nearby beach destinations. |
| the high-class establishments found throughout the | | | | Though visitors to Aruba will certainly want to |
| Oranjestad and the western resort areas, the | | | | spend much of their time exploring Oranjestad |
| town's eateries regularly serve up some of | | | | and relaxing on the incomparable beaches of the |
| Aruba's best seafood and Latin American dishes. | | | | western shore, the small towns on the eastern |
| Savaneta also holds the distinctions of being the | | | | half of the island can be enjoyed in a single |
| oldest remaining town in Aruba - dating to the | | | | afternoon. Furthermore, as Route 1 provides easy |
| beginning of Dutch rule in 1816 - the island's original | | | | access to many of eastern Aruba's sights, |
| capital and site of oldest colonial home. After | | | | including the city of San Nicolas, tourists have no |
| exploring the historic sites, many travelers also | | | | reason to overlook the island's quieter half. |