Ranca Piedra
Ranca Piedra is a hill in Aruba and has an elevation of 100 metres. Ranca Piedra is situated nearby to the locality Corto Palo, as well as near Butucu.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Jamanota and Quadiriki Caves.
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 3½ km northwest of Ranca Piedra.
Quadiriki Caves
Cave
The Quadiriki Caves, also spelled as Guadirikiri Caves or Quadirikiri Cave, are situated in Arikok National Park on the island of Aruba. These caves, located at the base of a limestone terrace, contain Amerindian petroglyphs. Quadiriki Caves is situated 3 km northeast of Ranca Piedra.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include San Nicolaas and Savaneta.
San Nicolaas
Town
Photo: Natalie Liao, CC BY-SA 3.0.
San Nicolaas is 19 kilometres southeast of Oranjestad, and is Aruba'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. San Nicolaas is situated 3½ km south of Ranca Piedra.
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.
Ceru Colorado
Village
Seroe Colorado is a village situated at the southeastern tip of Aruba, an island located in the Dutch Caribbean. Nowadays, it is known for the Anchor in Memory to All Seamen. Ceru Colorado is situated 7 km southeast of Ranca Piedra.
Ranca Piedra
- Type: Hill with an elevation of 100 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Aruba, Caribbean, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
12.46355° or 12° 27′ 49″ northLongitude
-69.9204° or 69° 55′ 13″ westElevation
100 metres (328 feet)Open location code
774GF37H+CRGeoNames ID
11972419
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Localities in the Area
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