Aruba Natural Bridge

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Aruba Natural Bridge
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Aruba Natural Bridge in 1973
Map showing the location of Aruba Natural Bridge
Map showing the location of Aruba Natural Bridge
Location in Aruba
LocationArikok National Park, Aruba
Coordinates12°32′28″N 69°57′30″W / 12.54111°N 69.95833°W / 12.54111; -69.95833Coordinates: 12°32′28″N 69°57′30″W / 12.54111°N 69.95833°W / 12.54111; -69.95833

The Aruba Natural Bridge was a tourist attraction in Arikok National Park, Aruba that was formed naturally out of coral limestone. It collapsed on 2 September 2005.[1]

The natural arch, measuring approximately 25 feet (7.6 m) high and 100 feet (30 m) long, was the remnant of an ancient cave.[2]

Aruba Natural Bridge ruins in 2013

References[]

  1. ^ "Natural Bridges". Aruba.com. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  2. ^ Sullivan, Lynne M. (2006). Adventure Guide to Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao. Hunter Publishing, Inc. p. 80. ISBN 9781588435729. Retrieved 15 December 2013.

External links[]

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