Caves of Aruba

Caves of Aruba

There are several known caves in Aruba, all of which are located in the Arikok National Park.

Guadirikiri Cave

The Guadirikiri Cave (also Quadirikiri) is notable for its two dome chambers which are illuminated with sunlight through holes in the ceiling. This convert|98|ft|m|sing=on-long cave is also a nesting site for nocturnal bats. [cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title= Arikok National Park |url= http://travel.nytimes.com/frommers/travel/guides/caribbean-and-bermuda/aruba/frm_aruba_0176020080.html?pagewanted=print |work= |publisher= The New York Times |date= 2006-11-20 |accessdate=2008-06-18 ]

Fontein Cave

The Fontein Cave is notable for its native Arawak wall drawings. [ cite news |first= Tania |last= Fuentez |authorlink= |coauthors= |title= Beyond beaches and casinos, Aruba surprises |url= http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20031227/ARUBA27 |work= |publisher= The Globe and Mail |date= 2003-12-03 |accessdate= 2008-06-18 ]

Tunnel of Love

Tunnel of Love Cave is named for it's heart-shaped entrance. [cite news |url= http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/destination-hunter/north-america/caribbean-atlantic/aruba/aruba-nature-scientific-wonders.html |title= Aruba - Nature and Scientific Wonders | accessdate=2008-06-18 |work= Smithsonian Magazine |date= 2007-11-06 ] Flashlights are needed to explore the 300-foot-long passageway.


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the hubalia cave is not the tunnel of love there are two caves near by one's the hubalia and the other is tunnel of love get your facts rigth, i changed this document twice and some idoit changes it back cause he know better then an aruban? the hell with it, the hubalia caves is closed for public due to people getting lost in there and never be found...iam the one who started this section of caves, how can someone edit my pages and put unofficial info about a cave that is not hubalia do i need to take pictures to prove that there 1 tunnel of love and 1 hubalia cave? dont confuse the two, and who cares if someone went missing atleast let people know about it..

External links

*http://www.aruba.com/whattodo/caves.php


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