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Fontijn

Fontijn is in . Fontijn is situated nearby to , as well as near the nature reserve .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Arikok National Park and Quadiriki Caves.

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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.

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. is situated 2 km southeast of Fontijn.

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 west of Fontijn.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Savaneta and San Nicolaas.

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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.

Town
Photo: Natalie Liao, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is 19 kilometres southeast of , 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 7 km south of Fontijn.

Town
is a Region and Town in central , dominated by the . The town is connected by Highway 7 from west to east and Highway 4 from north to south. is situated 8 km west of Fontijn.

Fontijn

Latitude
12.5° or 12° 30′ north
Longitude
-69.90876° or 69° 54′ 32″ west
Open location code
774GF3XR+XF
Open­Street­Map ID
node 6431133085
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
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