Spaans Lagoen

Spaans Lagoen is a nature reserve in Aruba. Spaans Lagoen is situated nearby to the neighborhood Sabana Basora, as well as near Smart Community Aruba.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Jamanota and International School of Aruba.

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.

The International School of Aruba is a non-profit private school in Aruba. In 2006, it moved to a new campus with a more centralized location. It was founded in 1929 and was owned by Lago Oil and Transport Co.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Savaneta and Arikok National Park.

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.

Arikok National Park

Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.

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.

Santa Cruz

Town

Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.

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.

Spaans Lagoen

Type: Nature reserve
Categories: wetland and recreation area
Location: Aruba, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude

12.4771° or 12° 28′ 38″ north

Longitude

-69.9722° or 69° 58′ 20″ west

Open location code

774GF2GH+R4

OpenStreetMap ID

way 459658938

OpenStreetMap feature

leisure=nature_reserve

OpenStreetMap feature

natural=wetland

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