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Quadirikiri Cave is a limestone cave inside Arikok National Park on Aruba. It is home to many bats, and stalactites hang from its ceiling. Arikok covers about 20% of the island's total land area, so the cave sits within a large protected landscape.

A visit is a walk into the cave itself. The two large chambers have natural skylights, so you can see your way for much of the route. Nearby, the caves sit at the base of a limestone terrace with Amerindian petroglyphs, and a smaller cave just east of the main one holds many more carvings. Local folklore links the caves to a tale of a chief's daughter and her forbidden lover.

Good to know

  • Ceiling openings give enough daylight that the caves are fairly easy to explore.
  • The bats are harmless and roost in the darkest corners.
  • Access by back road means a jeep is the usual way in, so plan your ride from the port early.
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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.

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The caves are reached by back roads inside Arikok National Park, which is usually done on a jeep excursion.
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