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Aruba to me

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Aruban snacks and where to find them

ORANJESTAD — Want to the Pastechi. Pastechi is a
taste something different Caribbean fried pastry that These two snacks are typi-
for a change? How about is filled with cheese, meat, cally found in all local snack
some Aruban snacks that chicken, veggies and trucks, which can be found
you can find all around the sometimes even fish! Or per- all over the island, including
island? Hop in your car, and haps you might want to try on the side of the main road
go to these locations to find a croquette, locally called that stretches from San
some of the most popular a “kroket,” which is a crusty Nicolas to the Hotel Area.
and tasty snacks that are fried snack with typically a You can also find pastechis
beloved by our locals. meat and dough mix filling. and krokets at local bak-
The Aruban kroket is based eries and snack shops, like
One of the staples of Aru- on its Dutch counterpart, Bright Bakery in Piedra Plat,
ban cuisine and snacks is the “bitterbal”. Huchada in Santa Cruz or

Pastechi House in the city truck, so they are ever-
center. These places may moving around the island.
also sell other snacks and However, there are a few
sandwiches too, perfect for spots where you can al-
on-the-road lunch break. most always find a coco-
nut/shaved ice vendor:
While you’re at it, why not 1. Right next to the Red
accompany your snack Anchor in San Nicolas,
with a refreshing “batido”? on the way to Baby
Batidos are fruit shakes, Beach.
typically made with added 2. Along the main road
milk for some creaminess. next to the airport field.
However, you can also ask 3. At the California Light
to hold the milk. Batidos are House.
commonly found in snack 4. At the Alto Vista Cha-
shops too. You may find pel.
some batido shops next the
flee markets downtown, or These vendors may also sell
if you’re on your way to San other delights, like the be-
Nicolas, at Mauchi Smooth- loved coconut-based des-
ies and Juice Bar in Sava- sert “cocada” or peanuts.
neta (located at the side of All in all, in Aruba, you can
the main road). always find some place
to take a break and have
If you are looking for some- a bite of something local,
thing a bit more fresh and you maybe just might have
healthy, why not try some to look for them! q
coconuts, or shaved ice
from local vendors? These Photo credit: wheninaruba.
vendors carry their little com
shop at the back of their