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through the landscape you
end up at some of the most
stunning beaches like Dos
Playa or Daimara Beach.
In Total the park consists of
7907 acres protected na-
ture with a richness of ani-
mals living in it. The Aruban
whiptail lizard (cododo),
Aruban cat eye snake (san-
tanero) and endangered
rattle snake (cascabel) are
just some of them, you can
also admire these close in
the park’s Visitors’ Center.
For more information, visit
the website www.arubana-
Here’s why: Aruba Today these hidden gems. tionalpark.org restoration of the Califor- ing a lighthouse that could
collected some things to nia Lighthouse. The project indicate the island’s east-
do BEYOND the beach. Yes, Nature Calls The Lighthouse finished in September 2016 ern tip to ships with its light.
we know. Aruba, located The Arikok National park is No, you would not think and the Lighthouse is now www.arubalighthouse.com
15 miles north of Venezu- worth the ride. We love the of this as a hidden gem. open for visitors to enjoy will give you more informa-
ela in the warm waters of hikes that are guided by The California Lighthouse the beautiful view from the tion.
the southern Caribbean, is the park’s rangers whose is actually one of the most top. The construction of the
home to beautiful white- job is to maintain trails and known highlights in Aruba California Lighthouse start- Kayak in the Mangroves
sand beaches, 82-degree protect natural resources. and many repeated guests ed in 1915. The name ‘Cali- Mangel Halto at Savaneta
days, and thus ideal for the The flora and fauna are most probably took the ride fornia’ came from a vessel is definitely a place not to
perfect beach day. But we beautiful and the histori- uphill already. But, there of the West India Company miss out on. The beauti-
are also blessed with some cal sites tell you about the is a significant change to and Pacific Steamship Co. ful beach with the natu-
of the warmest people in island’s indigenous roots. this tower. Since Septem- called ‘California’ that ral mangroves is simply a
the world and our island is The guided tours are even ber 2016 you can climb the shipwrecked in the area in beauty, but if you are into
19.6 miles long and 6 miles free of charge. If you are top. In 2015 Stichting Mon- 1891. Therefore they came a more active way to enjoy
across, with a total area of not up to walking, you can umentenfonds started the up with the idea of build- the nature: take a kayak.
70 square miles. Bit more drive through the park, one While you are doing some
to discover than the white way or another this park workout -as it might get a
stretch on the coastline we is a great place to spend little windy and rough-, you
say. Let’s mention some of an entire day. Cruising will see the island from a
different perspective. You
can even make a stop to
do some snorkeling at the
reef. Its fun, it’s healthy and
for sure something else.
There are several compa-
nies that offer kayak tours,
we had good experience
with The Shack Kayak Tours
Aruba, find them on Face-
book. q