Conchi – Aruba´s Natural Pool is situated on a deserted stretch of coastline. Already the journey through some of Aruba’s most rugged terrain is an adventure itself. Once there, you can enjoy one of Aruba´s most beautiful places.
Aruba´s Natural Pool, also called ¨Conchi¨or ¨Cura di Tortuga” is situated in the north of the Caribbean island in the Arikok National Park, a very remote area.
The pool is surrounded by rugged terrain, and the journey from the park entrance is already an adventure itself. It is only accessible by 4-wheel drive or ATV.
Alternatively, there is a hiking trail from the entrance, or you can go on horseback. However, the drive is a lot of fun with breathtaking views.
Once at the natural pool, you can enjoy the calm and crystal clear water, a beautiful view of the ocean, and the sound of the waves crashing into the rock formations.
You can swim, snorkel, jump from rocks or just relax after the exciting drive.
How did Aruba´s Natural Pool originated?
According to F. Van Den Oever, Aruba is composed of three different types of rocks; Igneous rocks, Metamorphic rocks, and Sedimentary rocks. Igneous rocks are volcanic materials.
In Aruba, however, there are no volcanoes; instead, the volcanic activity that created Aruba occurred underwater. Almost 100 million years ago, magma from within the earth flowed out to the surface from cracks in the earth’s crust.
As the whole process happened underwater, the rocks are round-shaped, called pillow lava. It is that kind of lava that formed the structure of the popular Natural Pool in Aruba.
Do you need more resources to plan your Aruba vacation? Then check out the posts of my friend Michele about 10 things to do in Aruba for free and a list of traditional Aruban food that you have to try.
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