Butucu

Butucu is a locality in and has about 14,200 residents. Butucu is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Quadiriki Caves and Jamanota.

Cave
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The , also spelled as Guadirikiri Caves or Quadirikiri Cave, are situated in on the island of . These caves, located at the base of a limestone terrace, contain Amerindian petroglyphs.

Scenic viewpoint
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is a hill situated within Aruba's , reaching a height of 188 metres and holding the distinction of being the highest point on the island. is situated 3½ km northwest of Butucu.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Arikok National Park and San Nicolaas.

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, covering 7,907 acres in the northeastern region of , 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.

Town
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is 19 kilometres southeast of Oranjestad, and is 's second largest city. As of 2010 it has a population of 15,283, many of whom originate from the British Caribbean and the rest of the Caribbean. is situated 4 km south of Butucu.

Photo: Caribiana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a town and region in southeastern . 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.

Butucu

Latitude
12.47246° or 12° 28′ 21″ north
Longitude
-69.91439° or 69° 54′ 52″ west
Population
14,200
Elevation
65 metres (213 feet)
Open location code
774GF3CP+X6
Geo­Names ID
3577256
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Satellite Map

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