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Aruban snacks and where to find them

ORANJESTAD — Want to
taste something different
for a change? How about
some Aruban snacks that
you can find all around the
island? Hop in your car, and
go to these locations to find
some of the most popular
and tasty snacks that are
beloved by our locals.

One of the staples of Aru-
ban cuisine and snacks is
the Pastechi. Pastechi is a neta (located at the side of road next to the airport
the main road). field.
Caribbean fried pastry that
3. At the California
is filled with cheese, meat, on its Dutch counterpart, sandwiches too, perfect for
If you are looking for some- Light House.
chicken, veggies and the “bitterbal”. on-the-road lunch break.
sometimes even fish! Or per- thing a bit more fresh and 4. At the Alto Vista
healthy, why not try some Chapel.
haps you might want to try These two snacks are typi- While you’re at it, why not
a croquette, locally called cally found in all local snack accompany your snack coconuts, or shaved ice
from local vendors? These These vendors may also sell
a “kroket,” which is a crusty trucks, which can be found with a refreshing “batido”?
vendors carry their little other delights, like the be-
fried snack with typically a all over the island, including Batidos are fruit shakes,
shop at the back of their loved coconut-based des-
meat and dough mix filling. on the side of the main road typically made with added
truck, so they are ever- sert “cocada” or peanuts.
The Aruban kroket is based that stretches from San milk for some creaminess.
moving around the island. All in all, in Aruba, you can
Nicolas to the Hotel Area. However, you can also ask
You can also find pastechis to hold the milk. Batidos are However, there are a few always find some place
and krokets at local bak- commonly found in snack spots where you can al- to take a break and have
eries and snack shops, like shops too. You may find most always find a coco- a bite of something local,
Bright Bakery in Piedra Plat, some batido shops next the nut/shaved ice vendor: you maybe just might have
Huchada in Santa Cruz or flee markets downtown, or 1. Right next to the to look for them!
Pastechi House in the city if you’re on your way to San Red Anchor in San Nicolas, Photo credit: wheninaruba.
center. These places may Nicolas, at Mauchi Smooth- on the way to Baby Beach. com.q
also sell other snacks and ies and Juice Bar in Sava- 2. Along the main

Best spots to view the sunset

so big and spacious, and top the 587-step stairs and
paired with the orange/ reach the top to enjoy this
pink hue of the sunset, the incredible scenery.
white sandy beaches and
the soft sounds of waves Casibari Rock Formation
crashing—it can only be If you’re a rock climber, you
described as an experi- might enjoy watching the
ence!* sunset on top of the Casi-
bari Rock Formation. It’s no
Arashi Beach Yosemite, but it does offer
Another beach that has to a fun little exercise to get
be considered as another to the top. But if you pre-
great spot to view the sun- fer not to get your hands a
set. Arashi Beach is the last little dirty, you can always
beach you will find along use the stairs in the back.
the western coast line, just
before you drive up the Editor’s note: This spot may
hill to the California Light be my personal favorite, if
House. A favorite for surf- you couldn’t already tell.q
ers and body boarders, the
Arashi sky stretches out for
miles, lending a spectacu-
lar canvas for the sun to
(Oranjestad)—What can Of course, being one of the Speaking of the western create a masterpiece of
be more romantic than sur- highest point easily acces- shoreline, the best spots orange, pink and purple
prising your partner with a sible to locals and tourists, for viewing the sunset on hue.
date watching the sunset. the California Light House the beach has to be either
Aruba’s sunset leave many hill not only offers a tremen- Manchebo Beach or at Hooiberg Hill
speechless, and luckily, the dous view of the sunset, but Eagle Beach, which stretch These last two options are
best spots to view the sun- also a breath taking scen- along the entire western for more active couples. If
set are entirely accessible ery of most of the island. In coast of the island starting you and your partner like to
and easy to find. Here are the distance you can spot from behind Bucuti & Tara hike, the Hooiberg Hill may
some of the best places to all the hotels, the west- Beach Resort up to the be a great place for you to
view the sunset on the is- ern shoreline and the wild Amsterdam Manor round- get your daily workout in
land. waves that crash on the about. The sunset on these and enjoy a beautiful view
northern side of the island. beaches is truly breathtak- of the sunset and the island
California Light House Manchebo & Eagle Beach ing; the sky and ocean look as a little reward. Climb on