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- Aruba
- Oranjestad
- Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park encompasses a significant chunk of the
interior and a long stretch of the northern coast. The park has
miles of well-marked hiking trails and this, for most, is the best
way to discover its attraction. Between the towering cacti and the
contorted divi-divi trees can be found the best preserved Indian
cave paintings on the island, deserted plantation houses, and the
ruins of an old gold mine. Within the park is Mount Jamanota, which
at 620ft (188m) is Aruba's biggest hill. From the top one can enjoy
good views of the island and on a clear day one can see across to
Venezuela. At the southern reaches of the park are the Guadirkiri
Caves and the Tunnel of Love. Legend has it that the headstrong
daughter of an Indian Chief was trapped here with an unsuitable
suitor and left to perish but their love-boosted spirits shot
through the roof of the cave and into heaven.
Information & Facts
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Language
The official language in Aruba is Dutch but English and
Spanish are taught in school and are also widely spoken. Some
French is also understood. Most islanders also speak the native
language Papiamento.
Money
The official currency is the Aruban Florin (AWG), which is
divided into 100 cents. The Florin is tied to the US Dollar. US
currency is accepted everywhere and other major currencies can be
exchanged at banks. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted and
there are ATMs in Oranjestad. Travellers cheques are also widely
accepted and it is best to have cheques in US dollars or Euros to
avoid additional charges.
Opening Times
Open daily, from 8am to 5pm
Time
Local time in Aruba is GMT -4.