Kini Kini ATV Tour

This ATV Tour Was A Blast!

Our guide Poncho was great! The terrain is much easier now since the natural bridge is no longer a part of the tour. The first stop was Alto Vista Chapel. This chapel was built in 1952 on the site of the original, and first, Catholic church built in Aruba in 1750 by a Spanish missionary, Domingo Antonio Silvestre. The bright yellow chapel is reached by a winding road lined with white crosses marking the stations of the cross. It is a special place for peace and contemplation, surrounded by the Aruban countryside.

The next stop was Baby Natural Bridge which is a baby version of the original natural bridge which collasped in 2012.

Then we went to Bushiribana Ruins which are towering stone boulders, placed in such close proximity and in unusual designs, combined with the tranquil environment of Ayo, create a sense of awe and an understanding of why the area was once considered a sacred site by the island’s original inhabitants (the Arawak Indians).Located on the northern coast, midway down the island, this abandoned gold mill that once processed ore from mines in the nearby hills during Aruba’s gold rush of the nineteenth century. In 1824, gold was finally discovered in Aruba, and eventually, the industry produced more than 3 million pounds of gold.

Next we went to Arikok National Park which is where the Natural Pool is located. Entrance fee is paid by Kini Kini Tours. When you get to the Natural Pool you walk down about 100 steps down to the bottom. The Natural Pool is protected from the rough sea by surrounding rocks. The Natural Pool or “conchi” called “Cura di Tortuga” is a secret, hidden pool on the windward coast surrounded by rocks and is a perfect getaway for a moment of total relaxation.
The location of the pool is surrounded by some of Aruba’s most rugged terrain, so visitors truly gets the feeling of having “discovered” something when their eyes focus on the site. Diving from the rock cliffs into the protected pool of ocean water is the main reason why so many venture here off the beaten path.