| Juwana Morto | |
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| General information | |
| Location | San Nicolaas, Aruba |
| Coordinates | 12°26′29″N69°53′22″W / 12.44131°N 69.88932°W Coordinates: 12°26′29″N69°53′22″W / 12.44131°N 69.88932°W |
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