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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/28/2023
Parking is atop the cliff shelf.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/28/2023
Aruba's Cave Pool is located in a cave created by the collapsed shelf over the sea.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/28/2023
Reaching the pool requires a short ladder descent followed by a rocky walk across the sharp boulders.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/28/2023
Heading toward Cave Pool.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/28/2023
Cheesin at the Cave Pool.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/28/2023
The calm waters lie inside a rock barrier, protected from the rough cove outside.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/28/2023
Small rock jumps into the emerald pool
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/28/2023
Reaching the Cave Pool swimming hole on Aruba's eastern shore.