18K views · 682 reactions | According to legend, the tree’s branches point toward the island’s gold mines, which played a critical role in Aruba’s early history. Moreover, locals believe the trees possesses healing powers, which have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Help us protect them by not climbing on or carving into them, hanging objects from their branches, or damaging them in any way.  #FofotiTree #Aruba #Sustainability #EcoTourism #TravelTip | Aruba | Facebook