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Arikok National Park

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Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Phone:
+297 585 1234

Hours:
Sunday8am - 4pm
Monday8am - 4pm
Tuesday8am - 4pm
Wednesday8am - 4pm
Thursday8am - 4pm
Friday8am - 4pm
Saturday8am - 4pm


The Arikok National Park takes up approximately 18 percent of the island of Aruba and includes three primary geological formations: the Aruba lava formation, a quartz diorite formation, and a limestone formation that extends inward from the coast. These formations have directly influenced Aruba's human settlement, as well as its natural wonders. Aruba is home to several species which only live on the island, including two unique species of snake and two bird species. Rock outcroppings also create micro-climatic conditions to support these unique plant and animal species, as well as settlements. These are located within the Arikok National Park almost exclusively. Inside the park are some of the island's oldest Arawak paintings, and has since drawn attention from the government. Indigenous reptiles include the cascabel , the santanero or Baker's cat-eyed snake , and the kododo blauw or Aruban whiptail lizard . Birds include the shoco or Aruban burrowing owl and the prikichi or Aruban parakeet . First designated as an important national area in the 1980s, Arikok National Park is home to popular hiking trails, covering all kinds of terrain from hills to gold mines, and even plantation ruins. In the national park some traditional Aruban houses in the cas di torto style can be visited.
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