Urataca
Urataca is a hill in Aruba and has an elevation of 74 metres. Urataca is situated nearby to the locality Recrea, as well as near Sombre.Places of Interest
Highlights include Hooiberg and Jamanota.
Hooiberg
Peak
Hooiberg is a distinctively shaped, 165 m conical hill located at the heart of the island of Aruba. This geological formation is a prominent and recognizable landmark that has long captured the attention of locals and visitors alike—Hooiberg is Aruba's centerpiece. Hooiberg is situated 3 km west of Urataca.
Jamanota
Scenic viewpoint
Jamanota is a hill situated within Aruba's Arikok National Park, reaching a height of 188 metres and holding the distinction of being the highest point on the island. Jamanota is situated 4 km southeast of Urataca.
International School of Aruba
School
The International School of Aruba is a non-profit private school in Aruba. In 2006, it moved to a new campus with a more centralized location. It was founded in 1929 and was owned by Lago Oil and Transport Co. International School of Aruba is situated 3½ km west of Urataca.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Santa Cruz and Arikok National Park.
Santa Cruz
Town
Santa Cruz is a Region and Town in central Aruba, dominated by the Arikok National Park. The town is connected by Highway 7 from west to east and Highway 4 from north to south.
Arikok National Park
Arikok National Park, covering 7,907 acres in the northeastern region of Aruba, was officially established in 2000. Approximately 20% of Aruba's total land area is designated as a National Park, dedicated to safeguarding the park's biodiversity, geological formations and historical and cultural significance.Paradera
Village
Paradera is a town and a census region in the central-northeastern part of Aruba. The census region Paradera encompasses the town of Paradera and the settlements and neighborhoods of Ayo, Bloemond, Piedra Plat, and Shiribana. Paradera is situated 5 km northwest of Urataca.
Urataca
- Type: Hill with an elevation of 74 metres
- Also known as: “Ceru Urataca” and “Urataka”
- Category: landform
- Location: Aruba, Caribbean, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
12.51005° or 12° 30′ 36″ north
Longitude
-69.96747° or 69° 58′ 3″ west
Elevation
74 metres (243 feet)
Open location code
774GG26M+22
GeoNames ID
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