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Visit the island’s hidden natural pools

If you decide to hike from
the entrance of the Arikok
National Park, this is also
possible: do bring plenty
of protective clothing and
enough water and food—it
could take you up to three
hours to hike there!

However, when you even-
tually do get there, you
will be greeted with crystal
blue water surrounded by
a natural rock formation pool that is hidden there. notice the moon-shaped
that protects you from the Because it’s still so new, lagoon where wild northern
wild waves on the other there is no official name for waves crash into each oth-
side. Though the pool is lo- it, but most people just call er. Sounds scary, but if you
(Oranjestad)—Amongst and the Daimari Ranch, cated on the northern side it the cave pool. look down on your right,
the countless beaches sur- Conchi—also known “Cura of the island (where the sea you’ll see a calm, crystal
rounding the island that are di Turtuga (Turtle’s Cove) or is largely rough and largely Just like the Conchi, the blue little pool in the cor-
well-known and frequently just Natural Pool—is reach- no suitable for swimming), new natural pool is situated ner. To get there, you have
visited, there are an addi- able with any 4x4 vehicle the pool itself is very calm. on the northern coast of to climb down some stairs.
tional two “hidden” natural or by foot if you’re up for a It’s also relatively deep, Aruba. However, this pool is Be careful when climbing
pools that are situated in long hike. However, since it and you can climb up the much easier to reach with down and follow the in-
the northern coast of the is- is part of the National Park, rocks and jump in! any type of vehicle, and structions of your tour guide
land, two ideal stops in your you must first get permission there is no hiking needed. if you have one.
tour itinerary. from park management to Cave Pool This spot has also become
enter. You would have to This relatively new pool ap- a regular stop for touring And just like Conchi, this
Conchi (Natural Pool) purchase a day pass, and peared just a few years visitors. pool also has a jumping
For many years, Conchi receive a wristband as ago, when a part of the spot, and a rope to climb
was the only natural pool proof of payment. Once dried up coral floor broke When you get there, may- back up the boulder. q
that we had on the island. you’ve completed that, off and created a partition be you won’t be able to
Located in the Arikok Na- you are set! between the ocean and spot the pool immediately, Picture of cave pool is cred-
tional Park, near Boca Keto what is now the natural because you will probably ited to RockaBeach Tours

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Marriott`s Aruba Surf Club!

The Aruba Tourism Authority recently had the New Hampshire, United States.
great pleasure of recognizing Distinguished Vis-
itors of Aruba. The honorees were respectively
honored with a certificate for their years of visits, Mr. Jorgino Willems representing the Aruba Tour-
loyalty, and love for the island of Aruba. ism Authority, and staff members of Marriott`s
Aruba Surf Club bestowed the certificate upon
The honorary certification is presented on be- the honorees, presented them with gifts, and
half of the Minister of Tourism as a token of ap- thanked them for choosing Aruba as their fa-
preciation and to say “Masha Danki” to guests vorite vacation destination, as their home away
who have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 years or from home.
more consecutively.
The top reasons for returning to Aruba provided
by the honorees were:
The three levels of honor are as follows: • Aruba’s people.
Distinguished Visitor (10>years consecutively vis- • Aruba’s weather.
iting Aruba) • Aruba’s restaurants.
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years consecutively • “The feeling of safety”
visiting Aruba)
Emerald Ambassador (35>years consecutively
visiting Aruba) On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Authority, we
would like to express our sincere gratitude and
The honorees were: appreciation to the honorees for their contin-
Distinguished Visitors ued visits to the “One Happy Island”.q
Mr. Russell & Mrs. Lindsay Martin from Greenland