Arikok National Park

Arikok National Park
View of the rolling hills in Arikok National Park
Map of notable sites and landmarks in Arikok National Park.
Nearest cityNoord, Santa Cruz and Oranjestad, capital of Aruba in the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Coordinates12°29′56″N 69°55′36″W / 12.49880°N 69.92654°W / 12.49880; -69.92654
Area34 km2 (13 sq mi)
Established2000
Visitors10,000
Governing bodyAruba Conservation Foundation' (ACF)
Websitewww.arubanationalpark.org

Arikok National Park, covering 7,907 acres (32 km2) in the northeastern region of Aruba, was officially established in 2000. Approximately 20% of Aruba's total land area is designated as a National Park, dedicated to safeguarding the park's biodiversity, geological formations and historical and cultural significance.

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