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Aruban snacks and where to find them

ORANJESTAD — Want to is filled with cheese, meat, found all over the island, in-
taste something different chicken, veggies and cluding on the side of the
for a change? How about sometimes even fish! Or per- main road that stretches
some Aruban snacks that haps you might want to try from San Nicolas to the Ho-
you can find all around the a croquette, locally called tel Area. You can also find
island? Hop in your car, and a “kroket,” which is a crusty pastechis and krokets at
go to these locations to find fried snack with typically a local bakeries and snack
some of the most popular meat and dough mix filling. shops, like Bright Bakery
and tasty snacks that are The Aruban kroket is based in Piedra Plat, Huchada
beloved by our locals. on its Dutch counterpart, in Santa Cruz or Pastechi
the “bitterbal”. House in the city center.
One of the staples of Aru- These places may also sell
ban cuisine and snacks is These two snacks are other snacks and sand-
the Pastechi. Pastechi is a typically found in all local wiches too, perfect for on- most always find a coco-
Caribbean fried pastry that snack trucks, which can be the-road lunch break. nut/shaved ice vendor:
• Right next to the Red
While you’re at it, why not Anchor in San Nicolas,
accompany your snack on the way to Baby
with a refreshing “batido”? Beach.
Batidos are fruit shakes, • Along the main road
typically made with added next to the airport field.
milk for some creaminess. • At the California Light
However, you can also ask House.
to hold the milk. Batidos are • At the Alto Vista Cha-
commonly found in snack pel.
shops too. You may find
some batido shops next the These vendors may also sell
flee markets downtown, other delights, like the be-
or if you’re on your way thing a bit more fresh and loved coconut-based des-
to San Nicolas, at Mauchi healthy, why not try some sert “cocada” or peanuts.
Smoothies and Juice Bar in coconuts, or shaved ice All in all, in Aruba, you can
Savaneta (located at the from local vendors? These always find some place
side of the main road). vendors carry their little to take a break and have
shop at the back of their a bite of something local,
If you are looking for some- truck, so they are ever- you maybe just might have
moving around the island. to look for them!q
However, there are a few Photo credit: wheninaruba.com
Aruba to me spots where you can al-

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