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Attractions and Landmarks in Aruba

The document summarizes several interesting natural landmarks and attractions found on the island of Aruba, including rock formations containing Amerindian petroglyphs, caves with drawings and artifacts, and natural bridges. Some of the most notable places mentioned are the Quadirikiri Cave, one of the largest caves containing petroglyphs; the Casibari Boulders, unusual giant rock formations; and several caves containing Amerindian drawings, including Fontein Cave and Huliba Cave. The document also briefly outlines some historical sites, such as Fort Zoutman, the oldest structure on the island.

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Attractions and Landmarks in Aruba

The document summarizes several interesting natural landmarks and attractions found on the island of Aruba, including rock formations containing Amerindian petroglyphs, caves with drawings and artifacts, and natural bridges. Some of the most notable places mentioned are the Quadirikiri Cave, one of the largest caves containing petroglyphs; the Casibari Boulders, unusual giant rock formations; and several caves containing Amerindian drawings, including Fontein Cave and Huliba Cave. The document also briefly outlines some historical sites, such as Fort Zoutman, the oldest structure on the island.

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Most interesting

Aruba
Gatis Pvils, 14 October 2012 No.17. http://www.wondermondo.com/Aruba.htm

attractions and landmarks in

Image: So called Baby bridge near Andicuri. John, Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0

Wondermondo is unique project: it aims to describe the most interesting man made and natural attractions /
landmarks in the whole world. Author of website www.wondermondo.com and each article in it is Gatis Pvils. Visit the site to find a lot more information!

ruba is one of constituent countries of the Kingdom

of Netherlands and is located in the Caribbean region. On this small island are located several interesting rock formations and caves with petroglyphs and drawings created by Amerindian people.

Quadirikiri Cave. Ian Mackenzie, Flickr / CC BY 2.0

Baby bridge near Andicuri smaller natural bridge at the eastern coast, next to the collapsed major natural bridge which once was important touristic attraction to Aruba. Huliba Cave (Baranca Sunu Cave, Tunnel of Love) 200 m long cave with five entrances. Contains stalactites and stalagmites, large bat colony. Seroe Colorado natural bridge fine natural bridge

The legendary Quadirikiri Cave is one of the


largest and most interesting caves in Aruba.

formed from coral rock. Triple bridge group of three natural bridges on the eastern coast of Aruba.

Ayo Rock Formations former sacred place of Amerindians, groups of large boulders. Contains Amerindian petroglyphs. Especially impressive are Casibari Boulders unusual, giant rock boulders, formed from tonalite. These rock formations resemble birds and dragons and complement the natural desertlike landscape of eastern Aruba. Canashito Cave cave with rock paintings. Burials of five family members from 100 BC 100 AD. Two skulls seem to be artificially deformed.

Fontein Cave 95 m long cave which contains Amerindian drawings and etchings, as well as stalactites and stalagmites. Former sacred place of Amerindians. Quadirikiri Cave (Guadirikiri Cave) 150 m long cave which opens in a limestone wall. Contain Amerindian petroglyphs, stalactites and stalagmites. Two large cave chambers are lighted through holes in the ceiling. Site of legends.

Amerindian drawings in Fontein Cave. Joy, Flickr / CC BY 2.0

Fort Zoutman oldest structure on the island. Built in 1798. Includes Willem III Tower a lighthouse and belltower, built in 1868. Now serves as museum of Aruba. Oranjestad historical centre a collection of colourful, ornate buildings representatives of Dutch colonial architecture. Built mainly in the late 19th early 20th century.

Oranjestad. Harvey Barrison, Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0

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