Ancient sites in Aruba
Aruba has Amerindian petroglyphs at Fontein Cave, the Quadirikiri Caves and the Ayo rock formations. Arikok National Park also holds abandoned gold ruins and mines, and the Bushiribana Gold Mill ruins can be walked into.
Places to go
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park is Aruba's large wild reserve, covering about a fifth of the island on the rugged east side. Its dry trails, caves, old gold ruins and limestone cliffs make it the place for hiking and wildlife on land.
Quadirikiri Caves
Limestone caves inside Arikok National Park, reached by back roads on jeep tours. Two chambers open to the sky, with stalactites, bats and Amerindian petroglyphs nearby.
Casibari and Ayo Rock Formations
Casibari and Ayo are clusters of giant boulders inland in Aruba, near Hooiberg. Visitors climb the rocks and paved paths lead to the tops for views across the island.
Fontein Cave
Fontein Cave is a shallow limestone cave on Aruba's northwest side, known for reddish-brown rock drawings made by the Caquetio, the Arawak people who lived on the island. A visit is short and mostly about looking up at the ceiling.
Tours to book
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
