Shete
Shete is a locality in Aruba. Shete is situated nearby to the locality Laga Bena, as well as near the hamlet Catashi.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Arikok National Park and Jamanota.
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.
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 3 km south of Shete.
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. Santa Cruz is situated 3½ km west of Shete.
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 7 km northwest of Shete.
Savaneta
Photo: Caribiana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Savaneta is a town and region in southeastern Aruba. Until 1797, it was the island's capital city. It is home to the island's oldest surviving home, a 150-year-old cas di torto, or mud hut.
Shete
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Shette”
- Location: Aruba, Caribbean, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
12.51158° or 12° 30′ 42″ northLongitude
-69.9498° or 69° 56′ 59″ westElevation
76 metres (249 feet)Open location code
774GG362+J3GeoNames ID
3577093
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Satellite Map
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Laga Bena and Catashi.
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