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Visit the island’s hidden natural pools

However, since it is part of the Na-
tional Park, you must first get per-
mission from park management to
enter. You would have to purchase
a day pass, and receive a wrist-
band as proof of payment. Once
you’ve completed that, you are
set!

If you decide to hike from the en-
trance of the Arikok National Park,
(Oranjestad)—Amongst the count- this is also possible: do bring plenty Cave Pool won’t be able to spot the pool im-
less beaches surrounding the island of protective clothing and enough This relatively new pool appeared mediately, because you will prob-
that are well-known and frequently water and food—it could take you just a few years ago, when a part ably notice the moon-shaped la-
visited, there are an additional two up to three hours to hike there! of the dried up coral floor broke off goon where wild northern waves
“hidden” natural pools that are sit- and created a partition between crash into each other. Sounds
uated in the northern coast of the However, when you eventually do the ocean and what is now the scary, but if you look down on
island, two ideal stops in your tour get there, you will be greeted with natural pool that is hidden there. your right, you’ll see a calm, crys-
itinerary. crystal blue water surrounded by Because it’s still so new, there is no tal blue little pool in the corner. To
a natural rock formation that pro- official name for it, but most peo- get there, you have to climb down
Conchi (Natural Pool) tects you from the wild waves on ple just call it the cave pool. some stairs. Be careful when climb-
For many years, Conchi was the the other side. Though the pool Just like the Conchi, the new nat- ing down and follow the instruc-
only natural pool that we had on is located on the northern side of ural pool is situated on the north- tions of your tour guide if you have
the island. Located in the Arikok the island (where the sea is largely ern coast of Aruba. However, this one.
National Park, near Boca Keto rough and largely no suitable for pool is much easier to reach with And just like Conchi, this pool also
and the Daimari Ranch, Conchi— swimming), the pool itself is very any type of vehicle, and there is no has a jumping spot, and a rope to
also known “Cura di Turtuga (Tur- calm. It’s also relatively deep, and hiking needed. This spot has also climb back up the boulder.q
tle’s Cove) or just Natural Pool—is you can climb up the rocks and become a regular stop for touring
reachable with any 4x4 vehicle or jump in! visitors. Picture of cave pool is credited to
by foot if you’re up for a long hike. When you get there, maybe you RockaBeach Tours

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort!

The Aruba Tourism Authority recently had the great of the Minister of Tourism as a token of apprecia- Beach Resort bestowed the certificate upon the
pleasure of recognizing Goodwill Ambassadors of tion and to say “Masha Danki” to guests who honorees, presented them with gifts, and thanked
Aruba. The honorees were respectively honored have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 years or more Mr. and Mrs. Hemmerlein for choosing Aruba as
with a certificate for their years of visits, loyalty, consecutively. their favorite vacation destination, as their home
and love for the island of Aruba. away from home.
The three levels of honor are as follows:
The honorary certification is presented on behalf Distinguished Visitor (10>years consecutively visit- The top reasons for returning to Aruba provided
ing Aruba) by the Mr. and Mrs. Hemmerlein were:
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years consecutively • Aruba’s climate
visiting Aruba) • Aruba’s friendly people and outstanding
Emerald Ambassador (35>years consecutively warm people
visiting Aruba) • Aruba’s great facilities
• Aruba’s turquoise ocean and white
The honorees were: beaches
Goodwill Ambassadors • It is easy to travel from the USA
Mr. Donald and Mrs. Sue Hemmerlein from Jasper,
Indiana, USA. On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Authority, we
would like to express our sincere gratitude and
Ms. Keyttin Silva, representing the Aruba Tourism appreciation to the honorees for their continued
Authority, and staff members of Divi Aruba Phoenix visits to the “One Happy Island”.q