Caves and rock formations

jaxjack · 08-12-2008, 02:31 PM

I was interested in the caves and rocks. Can someone give me some feedback. Is it really filled with roaches?? WHat abour rats? Just a few things someone told me. Also how do u get there?? Can u ge there in a reualt car or do u need to take a tour.

If taking a tour which is best?? How long do u stay at the stops??

Thank

Jax

*Arubalisa* · 08-12-2008, 04:14 PM

I have never heard about the roaches and rats, it is nature, they are most likely there. AND yes there are bats.
FWIW, there are also rattle snakes in Arikok National Park.

The caves are worth a visit, but Guadirikiri Cave is not for anyone with respiratory issues. The temperature inside is unbearable. Think Aruba heat with 105% humidity and no wind.
Imo, for overall features, Guadirikiri Cave is the best on the island.

danadog56 · 08-12-2008, 08:06 PM

On top of the humidity/heat in the cave, the further in you go the more the ammonia smell hits you...next thing you know....Bats, bats and more bats....cute little buggers.....

cindyo · 08-12-2008, 08:17 PM

Me personally i'd pass.....beach only...no caves for me...

danadog56 · 08-12-2008, 08:24 PM

Yeah, but when you are excited about visiting the island the first time,

you think you must go and see EVERYTHING !!!!! I have since learned that everything means the beach, the bar, the pool, the beach, the bar, the pool........

*Arubalisa* · 08-12-2008, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danadog56

bats....cute little buggers.....

Yeah, but after all that sweat

, they would not smile for their moment on camera!

danadog56 · 08-12-2008, 10:27 PM

Bashful little things aren't they ???

arubaOCD · 08-25-2008, 04:29 PM

We have been to Aruba several times and have yet to investigate the caves. I know its on our list possible things to do this time, but maybe we will just stick to the beaches.

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jaxjack Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11	Caves and rock formations I was interested in the caves and rocks. Can someone give me some feedback. Is it really filled with roaches?? WHat abour rats? Just a few things someone told me. Also how do u get there?? Can u ge there in a reualt car or do u need to take a tour. If taking a tour which is best?? How long do u stay at the stops?? Thank Jax

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,604 Images: 68	I have never heard about the roaches and rats, it is nature, they are most likely there. AND yes there are bats. FWIW, there are also rattle snakes in Arikok National Park. The caves are worth a visit, but Guadirikiri Cave is not for anyone with respiratory issues. The temperature inside is unbearable. Think Aruba heat with 105% humidity and no wind. Imo, for overall features, Guadirikiri Cave is the best on the island. __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Blogging to Aruba Back to paradise Trip #19

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danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,268	On top of the humidity/heat in the cave, the further in you go the more the ammonia smell hits you...next thing you know....Bats, bats and more bats....cute little buggers..... __________________ November 1st here we come !!!!!

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cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Old Man and the Sea Restaurant Posts: 3,249 Images: 72	Me personally i'd pass.....beach only...no caves for me... __________________ Cindyo Family at Rennaissance Island April 2009 Next Aruba trip in \ 13th visit Dec 2009 14th visit April 2010

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danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,268	Yeah, but when you are excited about visiting the island the first time, you think you must go and see EVERYTHING !!!!! I have since learned that everything means the beach, the bar, the pool, the beach, the bar, the pool........ __________________ November 1st here we come !!!!!

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danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,268	Bashful little things aren't they ??? __________________ November 1st here we come !!!!!

08-25-2008, 04:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
arubaOCD Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 38	We have been to Aruba several times and have yet to investigate the caves. I know its on our list possible things to do this time, but maybe we will just stick to the beaches. __________________ Judy