Natural Pool (Aruba)

{{Short description|Tide pool in north-eastern Aruba}}

{{About|a site in Aruba|a general description|Natural pool}}

{{Infobox body of water

| name = Natural Pool

| image = Aruba-Natural-Pool-2013.JPG

| alt = Photo of a rocky shoreline, with a natural pool filling up with clear, blue-green water from the sea. Waves crash close by, and the blue sea lies beyond.

| caption = The "Conchi" natural pool on the east coast of Aruba

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| pushpin_map = Aruba

| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Aruba

| location = Arikok National Park, Aruba

| coordinates = {{Coord|12.5246|N|69.9287|W|display=inline, title}}

| other_name = Conchi or Cura di Tortuga

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The {{lang|pap|Conchi|italic=yes}} , also referred to as Natural Pool or {{lang|pap|Cura di Tortuga|italic=yes}} ("Turtle Pen"), earned its name from the historical presence of turtles in the pool. This natural saltwater tide pool is situated in the North conservation zone of Arikok National Park.{{Cite web |title=Park Map {{!}} Aruba National Park Foundation |url=https://www.arubanationalpark.org/main/park-map/ |access-date=2023-11-09 |language=en-US}}

Conchi is enclosed by geological pillow lava formations and can be reached by hiking, horseback riding, or four-wheel-drive vehicles (Threats to Arikok National Park).