San Nicolaas is 19 kilometers southeast of Oranjestad and is the second largest city in Aruba. As of 2010 it has a population of 15,283, the majority of whom are originally from the British Caribbean and the rest from the Caribbean.
Its rich history, culture and architecture is a true reflection of the inhabitants of San Nicolás in their daily lives. The city is full of dualities. San Nicolás is old and new, strong and traditional, but constantly evolving.