Santa Cruz[needs Dutch IPA] is a Region and Town in central Aruba, dominated by the Arikok National Park.

[1] Santa Cruz is divided into several neighborhoods, including, but not limited to, Boton, Bringamosa, Cas Ariba, Jamanota, Jan Flemming, Macuarima, San Fuego, Shete, Siribana, Urataka, Warawara, and Catashi.

[3] The town has been named after Macuarima, an Amerindian chief who lived on Aruba.

In 1499, the Spanish invaded the island, and Macuarima was killed trying to defend his homeland.

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