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local Friday 4 OctOber 2024
Aruba Tourism Authority honored a loyal visitor at Costa Linda Beach Resort!

The Aruba Tourism Authority recently had the great plea-
sure of recognizing Goodwill Ambassador of Aruba. The
honoree was respectively honored with a certificate for
her years of visits, loyalty, and love for the island of Aruba.

The honorary certification is presented on behalf of the
Minister of Tourism as a token of appreciation and to say
“Masha Danki” to guests who have visited Aruba 10, 20,
or 35 years or more consecutively.

Aruban snacks and where

to find them

The three levels of honor are as follows: her with gifts, and thanked her for choos-
Distinguished Visitor (10>years consecu- ing Aruba as her favorite vacation desti-
tively visiting Aruba) nation, as her home away from home.
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years consecu-
ORANJESTAD — Want to taste made with added milk for tively visiting Aruba) The top reasons for returning to Aruba pro-
something different for a some creaminess. However, Emerald Ambassador (35>years consecu- vided by the honoree was:
change? How about some you can also ask to hold the tively visiting Aruba) • Aruba’s people.
Aruban snacks that you can milk. Batidos are commonly • Aruba’s out of the hurricane belt.
find all around the island? found in snack shops too. The honoree was: • Aruba’s restaurants.
Hop in your car, and go to You may find some batido Goodwill Ambassador • “Family & Friends”
these locations to find some shops next the flee markets Ms. Iris Van Eyken from West Babylon New • “Sun & Fun”
of the most popular and tasty downtown, or if you’re on York, United States.
snacks that are beloved by your way to San Nicolas, at On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Authority,
our locals. Mauchi Smoothies and Juice
Bar in Savaneta (located at Mr. Jorgino Willems representing the Aru- we would like to express our sincere grati-
ba Tourism Authority, and staff members of tude and appreciation to the honoree for
One of the staples of Aru- the side of the main road). Costa Linda Beach Resort bestowed the her continued visits to the “One Happy
ban cuisine and snacks is
the Pastechi. Pastechi is a If you are looking for some- certificate upon the honoree, presented Island”.q
Caribbean fried pastry that thing a bit more fresh and
is filled with cheese, meat, healthy, why not try some
chicken, veggies and some- coconuts, or shaved ice from
times even fish! Or perhaps local vendors? These vendors
you might want to try a carry their little shop at the
croquette, locally called a back of their truck, so they
“kroket,” which is a crusty are ever-moving around the
fried snack with typically a island. However, there are a
meat and dough mix filling. few spots where you can al-
The Aruban kroket is based most always find a coconut/
on its Dutch counterpart, the shaved ice vendor:
“bitterbal”. 1. Right next to the Red An-
chor in San Nicolas, on
These two snacks are typi- the way to Baby Beach.
cally found in all local snack 2. Along the main road
trucks, which can be found next to the airport field.
all over the island, includ- 3. At the California Light
ing on the side of the main House.
road that stretches from San 4. At the Alto Vista Chapel.
Nicolas to the Hotel Area.
You can also find pastechis These vendors may also sell
and krokets at local bak- other delights, like the be-
eries and snack shops, like loved coconut-based des-
Bright Bakery in Piedra Plat, sert “cocada” or peanuts.
Huchada in Santa Cruz or All in all, in Aruba, you can
Pastechi House in the city always find some place
center. These places may to take a break and have
also sell other snacks and a bite of something local,
sandwiches too, perfect for you maybe just might have
on-the-road lunch break. to look for them!
While you’re at it, why not
accompany your snack with Photo credit:
a refreshing “batido”? Bati- wheninaruba.com
dos are fruit shakes, typically