Afgraving

Afgraving is a quarry in . Afgraving is situated nearby to the peak , as well as near the town .

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 3 km southeast of Afgraving.

Peak
Photo: Uspn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a distinctively shaped, 165 m conical hill located at the heart of the island of . This geological formation is a prominent and recognizable landmark that has long captured the attention of locals and visitors alike—Hooiberg is Aruba's centerpiece. is situated 4 km west of Afgraving.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Cruz and Paradera.

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.

Village
Photo: Ginafromaruba, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a small town and a census region in the central-northeastern part of . The census region encompasses the town of as well as nearby settlements and neighborhoods within , including Ayo, Bloemond, Piedra Plat, and Shiribana. is situated 6 km northwest of Afgraving.

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.

Afgraving

Latitude
12.50507° or 12° 30′ 18″ north
Longitude
-69.96076° or 69° 57′ 39″ west
Open location code
774GG24Q+2M
Open­Street­Map ID
way 818501414
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­quarry
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