Arikok National Park
National park · Aruba ·

Arikok National Park

National park · Aruba ·

Diverse natural area with caves, historic Arawak drawings, beaches

4x4 vehicle recommended
natural pool
caves
beautiful scenery
hiking trails
visitor center
friendly staff
wildlife sightings
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Arikok National Park by null
Arikok National Park by null
Arikok National Park by null
Arikok National Park by null
Arikok National Park by null
Arikok National Park by null
Arikok National Park by null
Arikok National Park by null
Arikok National Park by null
Arikok National Park by null
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San Fuego 70, Santa Cruz, Aruba Get directions

Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
Contactless accepted
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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San Fuego 70, Santa Cruz, Aruba Get directions

+297 585 1234
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Features

•Credit card accepted
•Debit card accepted
•Contactless accepted
•Wheelchair accessible entrance
•Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Dec 19, 2025

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"An expansive, rugged protected area about 11 miles southeast of the main resort zone, celebrated for diverse plant life, dramatic scenery, and wildlife sightings including the shoco (Aruban burrowing owl) and the prikichi (Aruban parakeet)." - AFAR

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"Comprising nearly 20 percent of the island, Arikok National Park is a hiker’s paradise located on the east coast. You can book a 4x4 tour, or don a backpack, walking stick, and good shoes to explore the collection of caves boasting ancient Arawak drawings, lava, quartz diorite, and limestone land formations. Guided nature walks that traverse the park’s many hidden bays can be scheduled. Highlights include Conchi, a natural ocean pool protected by dramatic rock formations, Quadirikiri Cave, where rooftop openings serve as organic skylights, and the Mira la Mar view, which overlooks the region’s abandoned gold mines." - Marie Elena Martinez

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"Arikok National Park Among the 20 percent of Aruba that’s protected land, Arikok National Park boasts lava fields, limestone terrain, and a small beach, all crisscrossed with picturesque hiking trails. Paths lead to gold mine ruins, former plantations, and paintings by the island’s native Arawak people, making for an exciting place to visit. Explore the park by mountain bike, horseback, or car, or take a free walking tour with a park ranger (reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance). You’re likely to see snakes, owls, bats, lizards, and myriad birds, as well as goats and the local donkeys."

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Arikok National Park

Marco T.

Google
Cute little park great to drive around with the car (you need a jeep if you want to go to the remove beach). Very challenging but very funny to drive if you like off road. Visit the caves …. The beaches on the ocean side (no swim allowed due to rip currents and potentially big waves).

Daniel R.

Google
What an amazing place! So well maintained, the staff is helpful. Take their recommendations wisely for what kind of vehicle you are using there. If visiting by regular car go slow over the drain divots! So much to see. If you want to go to the beach you will need a 4x4. There are many places to pull off for a view.

roman G.

Google
Great park. Rent your own 4x4 (we had 4 door jimny). Drive everywhere. One time turned in 4x4. Lots of cool spots along the coast with views.

Sean Soendker N.

Google
Highly recommend. Pleasantly surprised at how much of the park we could enjoy with a small rental car (not 4x4). Some areas of park are restricted to 4x4s, but we drove main road from visitor center to Dos Playa, caves, and then out the south entrance.

Petr K.

Google
Věry beautiful place. The best idea Is to take a Jeep, because you Are not allowed to visit all places in this park with regular car. Do not forget to take a map in a visitor center. One adult ticker Is 22usd And you can pay with card.

Prudence L.

Google
Loved this park! So different from the developed part of Aruba. Staff was so friendly and nice too. We took a tour in an all terrain vehicle. You would be limited if driving in a regular car.

Jay C.

Google
We were so excited to finally visit this place. We explored the trails in our rented jeep, made it to the natural pool and all I can say is WOW! The environment in general was spectacular as were the views. It was a bit tricky traversing the trails but we had experience, if you’re not comfortable using 4 wheel drive you can take an excursion guided tour. The flexibility of having the trail riding experience was awesome, we did the pool, caves, visited the beaches and exited the park at the wind mill entrance. What a beautiful place and must do when visiting Aruba.

Nick G

Google
Very nice park. No access for buses. There is a per person entrance fee. Very lightly touristed — at least compared to the high rise areas of the island. You need a jeep to get to the natural pool (conchi). You need high clearance. Not possible in most vehicles. They rent dune buggy’s at the park entrance but keep in mind that dune buggy’s are open so be prepared for lots of dust and debris in your face if you decide to go to that route. It is possible to access the caves in passenger cars but I wouldn’t do it. If you are headed to the natural pool, you need to be adventurous and agile to climb into the pools. Keep in mind that if you want to see the surf smacking the rocks throughout the park it’s best to go at or near high tide. Finally, the ocean is turbulent on this side of the island. People who attempt to swim here are, well . . .