Wela Shooting Range

Wela Shooting Range is a military installation in . Wela Shooting Range is situated nearby to the zoo , as well as near the nature reserve .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Arikok National Park and Jamanota.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.
, 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.

Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Kashiunti-aua, CC0.
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 2½ km east of Wela Shooting Range.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Cruz and Savaneta.

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 3½ km northwest of Wela Shooting Range.

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.

Town
Oranjestad, the capital and most populous of 's eight regions, is located on the southwestern coast of the island. In Papiamento, the local language, Oranjestad is commonly referred to as "Playa" by the locals. is situated 7 km northwest of Wela Shooting Range.

Wela Shooting Range

Latitude
12.48352° or 12° 29′ 1″ north
Longitude
-69.96401° or 69° 57′ 50″ west
Open location code
774GF2MP+C9
Open­Street­Map ID
way 496357765
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­military
Open­Street­Map feature
military=­danger_area
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Satellite Map

Discover Wela Shooting Range from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Donkey Sanctuary Aruba and Spaans Lagoen.

Nearby Places

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