| Jamanota | |
|---|---|
 View from Jamanota | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Prominence | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Listing | |
| Coordinates | 12°29′14″N 69°56′25″W / 12.48722°N 69.94028°W |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Arawak |
| Geography | |
 Jamanota location
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| Location | Arikok National Park |
| Country | Aruba |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | hill |
| Type of rock | Basalt and Diabase (Dolerite) |
| Climbing | |
| Access | Jamanota trail |
Jamanota is a hill situated within Aruba's Arikok National Park, reaching a height of 188 metres (617 ft) and holding the distinction of being the highest point on the island. Jamanota is a word from the Arawak language and can be explained somewhat as follows: JA or YA is spirit; MA is great or great spirit; NO is a suffix denoting a plural; TA is source. So about, Source of Great Spirits.[1]
This region is known for its rugged and dry landscape, as well as its diverse wildlife, such as the Aruba Parakeet, Aruba Island Rattlesnake, and freely-roaming goats that graze upon the undulating hills of the region. At Jamanota's summit, one can experience a panoramic view that encompasses Frenchman's Pass along the southern coastline, which holds historical significance as indigenous people once defended the island against the French invaders.[2][3]
- ^ Frank, Vivienno (2019). Aruba en een keuze uit haar toponiemen (in Dutch). Aruba: Vivienno L. Frank. p. 116. ISBN 978-0-359-65900-5.
- ^ "Waarom Nationaal Park Arikok een must visit is". Archived from the original on 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- ^ "The influence of goats on soil erosion and vegetation in Arikok National Park, Aruba | Dutch Caribbean Biodiversity Database". www.dcbd.nl. Archived from the original on 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2023-04-08.