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Aruba's Arikok National Park
Nature & Conservation at Arikok National Park
The protected area of National Park Arikok was officially established in 2000. Arikok National Park is a 34 square kilometers (7907 acres) of natural area, located at the north-eastern part of Aruba which contains examples of most of the island’s flora and fauna against a backdrop of great geological complexity. We are proud to state that approximately 18% of the total land area of Aruba is assigned as a National Park, to protect and preserve the flora, fauna, geology and historical remains present within Arikok National Park.
Price: $10 USD per person. Children under 17 years are free.
Contact the park directly for guided hiking tours.
Downloadable Map of Arikok National Park
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