Visiting Quadirikiri Cave, Aruba

The Quadirikiri Cave in Aruba is a fun and surprising attraction. After all, caves in Aruba are a pretty unexpected sight! Here is the history, location, and information on these mysterious Aruba caves.

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How Many Caves are in Aruba?

The island nation of Aruba is home to three unexpected and mysterious caves – the Quadirikiri Cave, the Fontein Cave, and the Huliba Cave. These caves are some of the most unique attractions in Aruba – and in my opinion are an easy must-see.

Huliba Cave

The Huliba Cave is locally known as Baranca Sunu, meaning “bare rock.” This cave is often called the “tunnel of love” due to its heart-shaped entrance, complete with a narrow staircase plunging deep into the darkness of the cave..

Fontein Cave

Fontein Cave is located within Arikok National Park. This cave is the best choice if you want to get up close and personal with large stalactites (rock formations hanging down from the ceiling) and stalagmites (building up from the ground.) A man-made pathway leads you through to see the geological formations and cave drawings, created by Arawak Indians 2000-3500 years years ago.

Quadirikiri Cave

The cave is the best known of the three, by far. Also within the Arikok National Park boundaries, this cave features several natural skylights in the roof, allowing the Aruba sunshine to flow inside and light up the caverns.

Let’s dive into everything you need to know to visit the Quadirikiri Caves in Aruba.

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Monica gazing up at the natural skylights. — Looking up at the bright skylights. @thisrareearth

Visiting Quadirikiri Cave, Aruba

The Quadirikiri caves are located on the island of Aruba, situated on the island’s windward coast and inside of Arikok National Park. This desert park blankets nearly 20% of the island, and in it you can hike, sightsee, and even swim in specific areas.

Where is Quadirikiri Cave in Aruba?

The map below will pinpoint the exact location of the caves, so that you can reach them easily!

Can you drive to Quadirikiri Cave in Aruba?

Yes, you can drive to Quadirikiri Cave in Aruba. The best way to reach the caves by car, and no it is not necessary to have 4WD to reach the entrance.

However, to learn more about how to get around the island, check out my Aruba transportation guide.

Upon parking in the small lot, visitors will notice a staircase leading up and into the limestone wall, guiding you into an unexpected opening into darkness.

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The rocky face of the Quadirikiri Cave, Aruba.

Inside, allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness, and you will soon see a mysterious world filled with stalactites, stalagmites, and ancient rock walls. Oh, and bats. Lots of bats (but don’t worry, they are harmless!)

The Quadirikiri Cave has several chambers, one of them illuminated by the sunlight streaming through natural skylights in the roof. It extends for about 100 feet, into the dark passageways. Sorry, no flashlights or headlamps allowed so as not to disturb the bats.

You can’t explore the caves, though, without wondering about the people who inhabited Aruba over 1000 years ago! Today visitors can see remnants of their presence through the cave drawings in the Fontein Cave.

The Arawak Indians (also referred to as Caquetio) were originally inhabitants of Northwestern Venezuela. Many were forced to relocate to Aruba when the Spanish conquests began.

The skylights of the Quadirikiri Cave, Aruba.

Quadirikiri Cave Hours

The caves are accessible during park hours, from 8:00 – 4:00 pm.

Quadirikiri Cave Entrance Fee

Access to the caves is included under your entrance fee to Arikok National Park. The price is $11 USD.

Is visiting Quadirikiri Caves worth it?

Yes! The Quadirikiri Cave in Aruba is a unique change from your endless beach days! I highly recommend a visit to these fascinating natural tunnels.

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The Quadirikiri Caves in Aruba may be small, but they were one of my favorite natural sights here. I highly recommend adding the caves to your Aruba itinerary.

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