Pos Chiquito Travel Guide

City Small coastal village in Aruba's southern region

Costs

Mid-range: US$70-140 per day

Higher than many Caribbean spots due to island tourism.

Safety

Mostly safe with normal precautions

Generally safe in daytime; standard beach‑area theft risks at night.

Best Time

Best visited December-April

Aruba's dry, sunny season is ideal for beaches and water sports.

In This Guide

Why Visit
Best Things to Do
Bucket List
Best Time to Visit
How to Get There
How to Get Around
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

Local Time

12:10 PM

GMT-4

Weather

81°F

Partly Cloudy

Population

5,259

Infrastructure & Convenience

Good roads, car rentals, English and Papiamento widely spoken, tourist services nearby.

Popularity

Popular with snorkelers and day‑trip visitors rather than mass resorts.

Known For

snorkeling, coral reefs, calm beaches, small fishing community, shore dives, local eateries, windsurfing spots, day-trip snorkeling tours

Pos Chiquito is a popular shore‑snorkel spot on Aruba's southeast coast with easy access to healthy coral reefs.

Why Visit Pos Chiquito? #

Pos Chiquito invites visitors looking for snorkelling and a low-key Caribbean village on Aruba’s coast. Clear reefs and calm bays make it ideal for exploring underwater life, while local eateries serve Aruban specialties such as keshi yena and fresh fish. The settlement’s Dutch-Caribbean charm, divi-divi trees and nearby nature areas offer a relaxed contrast to busier island resorts.

Best Things to Do in Pos Chiquito

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Arikok National Park

Aruban national park with volcanic formations and caves

National Park

Peace Labyrinth

Monument

Seroe Colorado Rest Area

Highway rest area at Aruba's southeastern tip

Monument

Pos Chiquito Bucket List

Best Time to Visit Pos Chiquito #

Pos Chiquito enjoys steady trade winds and pleasant weather year-round; the driest stretch is January-September. Short, sharper rains arrive mainly October-December, and hurricane season runs June-November (rarely impactful).

Dry Season

January - September · 27°C - 31°C (81°F - 88°F)

Consistent trade winds and minimal rain make snorkeling and beach days reliably good; expect warm sun and breezy evenings with very few downpours.

Wet Season

October - December · 26°C - 30°C (79°F - 86°F)

Short, heavy showers can interrupt outdoor plans but often clear quickly-landscapes green up and snorkeling visibility can improve after rains.

Hurricane Season

June - November · 26°C - 31°C (79°F - 88°F)

Lowest but nonzero risk of tropical storms; local infrastructure is resilient, but be prepared for abrupt weather changes and possible travel delays.

Best Time to Visit Pos Chiquito #

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit

FebruaryMarchJanuary

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

31°

Warmest Month

24°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (42 mm), mostly sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

90 Ideal

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

6.1 m/s

Wind

Breezy

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Light rainfall, mostly sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

92 Ideal

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

16 mm

Rainfall

6.4 m/s

Wind

Breezy

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.6h daylight

March

March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The driest month with just 9 mm and breezy conditions.

92 Ideal

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

9 mm

Rainfall

6.6 m/s

Wind

Breezy

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

82 Excellent

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

14 mm

Rainfall

6.6 m/s

Wind

Breezy

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

78 Very Good

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 32°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

6.4 m/s

Wind

Breezy

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

78 Very Good

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

6.6 m/s

Wind

Breezy

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

80 Excellent

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

6.4 m/s

Wind

Breezy

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Light rainfall, mostly sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

82 Excellent

Comfort

36°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

26 mm

Rainfall

6.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

September

September is the hottest month, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

36°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

26° – 34°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

5.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

64 mm

Rainfall

5.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

11.7h daylight

November

November is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with 77 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

5.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

5.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

How to Get to Pos Chiquito

By Air

Pos Chiquito:

By Train & Bus

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Bus:

How to Get Around Pos Chiquito #

Pos Chiquito is a small coastal village where walking and cycling cover most local trips. Aruba’s local bus network serves parts of the island but routes and frequency are limited; renting a car or using taxis gives the most flexibility for exploring. If you plan to visit beaches and dive sites nearby, arrange transport in advance-some spots are remote from main bus routes.

Where to Stay in Pos Chiquito #

Budget

Southeast Aruba / Oranjestad - $60-120/night

Pos Chiquito (Aruba) itself has few formal hostels. Budget travellers often stay on Eagle or Palm Beach and day-trip to the southeast.

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort (Eagle Beach) - Smaller beachfront property; affordable shoulder-season rates.
Divi Aruba All Inclusive - Budget-friendly all-inclusive on the west coast.

Mid-Range

Oranjestad / Eagle Beach - $120-250/night

Mid-range options cluster around Oranjestad and the west coast; easy drives to Pos Chiquito and local beaches.

Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino - Central location with good facilities.
Divi Aruba All Inclusive - Mid-range beachfront option with activities.

Luxury

Palm / Eagle Beach - $250+/night

Pos Chiquito has no large luxury resorts; stay on Palm or Eagle Beach for high-end beachfront hotels and resorts.

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort - Upscale romantic beachfront resort.
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino - Full-service luxury on Palm Beach.

Where to Eat in Pos Chiquito #

Nightlife in Pos Chiquito #

Nightlife in Pos Chiquito itself is quiet. Nearby resort areas offer more evening options, but the village retains a low‑key, laid‑back feel after dark.

Shopping in Pos Chiquito #

Shopping is limited to small local shops and beachside stalls offering snacks, souvenirs and basic supplies. For full shopping services head to Oranjestad or larger tourist hubs.

Nearby Cities #