About 20 p.c of the island is protected inside the Arikok National Park that options native cacti and other desert species struggling to develop between rugged rock formations. Trade winds which are constantly sweeping Aruba cool the aromatic tropical air, whip up nice browsing waves and bend native Divi-divi timber all the means in which over seashores offering shade to beachgoers. A tiny Dutch island within the Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela, Aruba has perfect, sunny climate year around, glowing white seashores, clear waters and delicate surf. Strong European affect makes architecture within the capital Oranjestad attention-grabbing, similar to Dutch gables amongst more typical vividly colored Caribbean homes. Chèvrerie de Borlon, a goat farm in the nearby town of Borlon, presents a taste of life in the Belgian countryside.
