In the direction of Saint Nicholas

After a rest, we go further, as we expect Arikok Park, occupying 18% of the island. Biking and walking paths, as well as a specially padded routes will help us to see a typical Aruban magnificent species of flora (divi-divi trees and kvihi, cactuses, aloes), and if lucky, and fauna. Here live the endemic species of snakes, lizards and birds. During the trip, we also see rock formations, caves and grottoes with Indian rock paintings of pre-Columbian times. Interesting and original as natural sanctuaries that have become a haven for many species of animals. One of them is Bubba, the habitat of birds in the two interconnected basins. Here, representatives of more than 80 species, including egrets, cormorants, gulls, skimmer, terns and many others. Since 1997, under protection are taken as donkeys, who once were in Aruba, the main labor force and the vehicle. The last point on our route - St. Nicholas, the second largest city of Aruba. There are no monuments, the city emerged in the 20-ies of XX century in the wake of the oil industry. Here tied up not only workers, but the sailors from the nearby port, as well as scam artists of all stripes. Today, the restless spirit has left the city and the main street of the once picturesque settlement has become a promenade along which lined gift shops and restaurants. On the old times like a "Charlie Bar", whose interior is decorated with souvenirs and trinkets.