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LOCAL Wednesday 5 February 2025

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Aruban snacks and where to find them

ORANJESTAD — Want to taste One of the staples of Aruban cui- on-the-road lunch break.
something different for a change? sine and snacks is the Pastechi.
How about some Aruban snacks Pastechi is a Caribbean fried pas- While you’re at it, why not accom-
that you can find all around the try that is filled with cheese, meat, pany your snack with a refreshing
island? Hop in your car, and go chicken, veggies and sometimes “batido”? Batidos are fruit shakes,
to these locations to find some of even fish! Or perhaps you might typically made with added milk
the most popular and tasty snacks want to try a croquette, locally for some creaminess. However,
that are beloved by our locals. called a “kroket,” which is a crusty you can also ask to hold the milk. a coconut/shaved ice vendor:
fried snack with typically a meat Batidos are commonly found in 1. Right next to the Red Anchor
and dough mix filling. The Aruban snack shops too. You may find in San Nicolas, on the way to
kroket is based on its Dutch coun- some batido shops next the flee Baby Beach.
terpart, the “bitterbal”. markets downtown, or if you’re on 2. Along the main road next to
your way to San Nicolas, at Mau- the airport field.
These two snacks are typically chi Smoothies and Juice Bar in Sa- 3. At the California Light House.
found in all local snack trucks, vaneta (located at the side of the 4. At the Alto Vista Chapel.
which can be found all over the main road).
island, including on the side of the These vendors may also sell other
main road that stretches from San If you are looking for something a delights, like the beloved coco-
Nicolas to the Hotel Area. You can bit more fresh and healthy, why nut-based dessert “cocada” or
also find pastechis and krokets at not try some coconuts, or shaved peanuts. All in all, in Aruba, you
local bakeries and snack shops, ice from local vendors? These can always find some place to
like Bright Bakery in Piedra Plat, vendors carry their little shop at take a break and have a bite of
Huchada in Santa Cruz or Paste- the back of their truck, so they are something local, you maybe just
chi House in the city center. These ever-moving around the island. might have to look for them!
places may also sell other snacks However, there are a few spots
and sandwiches too, perfect for where you can almost always find Photo credit: wheninaruba.com