Experts' Choice Award Arikok National Park
What the experts agree on
Arikok National Park sprawls across nearly a fifth of Aruba's landscape, featuring diverse terrain, hidden caves, natural pools, and desert wildlife best explored on guided Jeep tours through its arid, cacti-studded terrain.
Fodor's "Covering almost 20% of the island's landmass, this protected preserve of arid, cacti-studded outback has interesting nature and wildflife."
New York Times "Arikok National Park, Aruba’s only national park, covers almost 20 percent of the island and is packed with changing landscapes"
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Frommer's "Aruba's showcase ecological preserve sprawls across nearly 20% of the island." Full review
Fodor's "Covering almost 20% of the island's landmass, this protected preserve of arid, cacti-studded outback has interesting nature and wildlife if you know where to look" Full review
Travel + Leisure "“I’d recommend first-time visitors explore Arikok National Park on one of our many Jeep tours. They’ll be able to swim in the natural pool, visit the caves”"
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National Geographic "Arikok National Park, a scrubby preserve on Aruba's windward coast, covers fully one-fifth of the island but remains relatively devoid of tourists. An unpaved trail leads to a calm rock..."
National Geographic "The most peaceful experience on the island is... hiking under a full moon in Arikok National Park. Hike in Aruba's national park early in the morning if you want to get up close and..."
"Since I had already spent two days sleeping by the pool of my first hotel and hiking in Arikok National Park, I was exceptionally crispy by the time the sun rose on my last day in Aruba"
Lonely Planet "Covering about 20 percent of the island, Arikok National Park is a showcase of Aruba's natural beauty. With its rugged terrain and indigenous flora (watch out for the towering cacti), you..."
Condé Nast Traveler "Beyond the postcard-worthy shores, nearly one-fifth of the island is protected within Arikok National Park, where limestone caves, natural pools, and cactus-studded trails reveal a more..."
