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LOCAL Friday 20 OctOber 2023

Aruba Tourism Authority honors loyal visitors at Barceló Aruba!

The Aruba Tourism Authority recently had the Ms. Kimberley Richardson representing the Aru-
great pleasure of recognizing Distinguished Visi- ba Tourism Authority, and staff members of the
tors of Aruba. This couple was honored with a Barceló bestowed the certificate to the honor-
certificate honoring their years of visits, loyalty, ees, presented them with memorable gifts, and
and love for the island of Aruba. also thanked them for choosing Aruba as their
best-loved vacation destination, and as their
The honor certification is presented on behalf of homeawayfromhome.
the Minister of Tourism as a token of apprecia-
tion and to say “Masha Danki” to guests who Top reasons for returning to Aruba provided by
have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 years or more the honorees were:
consecutively. Aruba’s warm and friendly people
Aruba’s beauty
The three honoring levels are as follows: “Aruba is a happy island”
Distinguished Visitor (10>years consecutively vis- Aruba’s safety
iting Aruba) Aruba’s peacefulness
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years consecutively
visiting Aruba) The honorees were: On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Authority, we
Emerald Ambassador (35>years consecutively Distinguished Visitors of Aruba Mr. Marcelo would like to express our sincere gratitude and
visiting Aruba) Dolan & Mrs. Roxana Papagno from San Isidro, appreciation to the honorees for their contin-
Argentina. ued visits to the “One Happy Island”.q

Visit the island’s hidden natural pools

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