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Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park is a national park in Aruba, established in 2000.
- Established
- 2000
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- AUA · 10 km
Nearest airports to Arikok National Park
- 1 AUA10 kmstraight line
- 2 LSP84 kmstraight line
- 3 CUR111 kmstraight line
Paraguaná, Venezuela
Willemstad, CuracaoMore about Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park is one of 1 national park in Aruba.
History and protection
The park was established in 2000, 26 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Aruba. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Arikok National Park
The closest airport is Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), about 10 km away — around 12 minutes by car; alternatively Josefa Camejo International Airport (LSP, 84 km). Other national parks within reach include Shete Boka National Park, Christoffelpark (20 km²), Médanos de Coro National Park (91 km²) and Juan Crisóstomo Falcón National Park (200 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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