This region was once a small plantation owned by Arie Kok, featuring an adobe house (cas di torto).

Surrounding the house, there existed a substantial, wild garden with nameplates highlighting various common Aruban plant species.

Cunucu Arikok, an early farmstead thoughtfully restored for preservation, recalls Aruba's agricultural history.

In 1995, the government introduced a new plan for the national park's development, coinciding with the implementation of the Nature Protection Regulation.

This regulation laid the foundation for a comprehensive nature protection policy on the island of Aruba and marked the beginning of the national park's establishment.

Within the Arikok National Park, these unique species find habitat and thrive due to the specific microclimates created by the rock outcrops.

Indicator species for this vegetation type include Banana di rif, Mansaniya, and Bai no bolbera.

Tanchi, Palo cayente, and Funfun are largely confined to the limestone plateau, seldom appearing in other areas.

Found along the coast, this type is characterized by open, low vegetation due to strong trade winds, with Funfun being a common, salt-tolerant species.

Indicator species for this type include Shimarucu, Breba, Camari, Patia shimaron, and Yerba chico.In Arikok National Park, herbivory affects the decline in vegetation cover, rendering bare soils vulnerable to wind and water erosion.

[16] Simultaneously, Off Road Driving (ORD) has a negative impact on the surrounding environment, affecting both social and ecological aspects.

Dust impact analyses and studies reveal muddy layers on vegetation, reduced leaf abundance, and overall degradation of flora in off-road dust-affected areas.

[17] Engine oil pollution, known for its mutagenic and carcinogenic properties, adversely alters the environment, leading to diminished ecosystem functionality.

[18] The FPNA is an independent organization overseeing a significant portion of Aruba, including Arikok National Park and Spanish Lagoon.