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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Arikok National Park and Hooiberg.
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.
Hooiberg
Peak
Photo: Uspn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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
Photo: Kashiunti-aua, CC0.
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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Santa Cruz and Paradera.
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.
Paradera
Village
Photo: Ginafromaruba, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Paradera is a small town and a census region in the central-northeastern part of Aruba. The census region Paradera encompasses the town of Paradera as well as nearby settlements and neighborhoods within Paradera, including Ayo, Bloemond, Piedra Plat, and Shiribana. Paradera is situated 5 km northwest of Urataca.
Dacota
Town
Oranjestad, the capital and most populous of Aruba's eight regions, is located on the southwestern coast of the island. In Papiamento, the local language, Oranjestad is commonly referred to as "Playa" by the locals. Dacota is situated 6 km west 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
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Latitude
12.51005° or 12° 30′ 36″ northLongitude
-69.96747° or 69° 58′ 3″ westElevation
74 metres (243 feet)Open location code
774GG26M+22GeoNames ID
3577066
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