Arikok ( Netherlands. Arikok ) (176 m) - the second highest peak of Aruba , located in the eponymous national park . At the top of the hill is the airport radar station.
| Aricoc | |
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 Aricoc | |
| Highest point | |
| Absolute height | 176 m |
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| A country |
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| Public education | Aruba |
Due to the natural barrier in the form of the Arikok and Yamanota hills, the microclimatic conditions of the national park are protected from constant northeast winds [1] .
The hill is known located at its foot Kunuku Aricok , which is a restored farm of traditional inhabitants of Aruba. The farm includes typical cunucu cas di torto (village adobe houses made of mud and grass), areas for growing cereals, stone walls and cactus fences that were used to protect against wild animals. The farm is a favorite place for rabbits, reptiles and birds [2] .
See also
- Oyberg
Notes
- β Aruba.com. Arikok Park (English) (unavailable link) . Date of treatment September 17, 2008. Archived on August 8, 2007.
- β Arubatravelinfo.com. Arikok National Park (inaccessible link) . Date of treatment September 17, 2008. Archived on August 21, 2011.