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Aruban snacks and where to find them

ORANJESTAD — Want to taste something dif-
ferent 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 Aruban cuisine and snacks
is the Pastechi. Pastechi is a Caribbean fried
pastry that is filled with cheese, meat, chick-
en, veggies and sometimes even fish! Or per-
haps you might want to try a croquette, locally
called a “kroket,” which is a crusty fried snack
with typically a meat and dough mix filling. The may also sell other snacks and sandwiches too, at the side of the main road).
Aruban kroket is based on its Dutch counter- perfect for on-the-road lunch break. If you are looking for something a bit more fresh
part, the “bitterbal”. and healthy, why not try some coconuts, or
While you’re at it, why not accompany your shaved ice from local vendors? These vendors
These two snacks are typically found in all local snack with a refreshing “batido”? Batidos are carry their little shop at the back of their truck,
snack trucks, which can be found all over the fruit shakes, typically made with added milk for so they are ever-moving around the island.
island, including on the side of the main road some creaminess. However, you can also ask However, there are a few spots where you can
that stretches from San Nicolas to the Hotel to hold the milk. Batidos are commonly found almost always find a coconut/shaved ice ven-
Area. You can also find pastechis and krokets in snack shops too. You may find some batido dor:
at local bakeries and snack shops, like Bright shops next the flee markets downtown, or if 1. Right next to the Red Anchor in San
Bakery in Piedra Plat, Huchada in Santa Cruz or you’re on your way to San Nicolas, at Mauchi Nicolas, on the way to Baby Beach.
Pastechi House in the city center. These places Smoothies and Juice Bar in Savaneta (located 2. Along the main road next to the airport
field.
3. At the California Light House.
4. At the Alto Vista Chapel.

These vendors may also sell other delights, like
the beloved coconut-based dessert “cocada”
or peanuts. All in all, in Aruba, you can always
find some place to take a break and have a
bite of something local, you maybe just might
have to look for them!

Photo credit: wheninaruba.com

Birds of Aruba

ORANJESTAD — On May 11th, 2010, the Serenity in Aruba’s National Park, a Great Egret
Aruba Birdlife Conservation was founded flying in peace. When it is peaceful and quite,
with the aim of protecting the biodiversity beautiful things start happening in nature.
in general and birds in and around Aruba in
particular. Canadian in the house
Among other things, the foundation will fo-
cus on increasing the survival chances of spe-
cies of wild birds by promoting their pres-
ervation and conservation. The foundation
publishes the most beautiful pictures of local
birds on their social media that show us the
beauty of Aruba’s birds and nature in gen-
eral. Aruba Today gives you a little peek with
the following pictures and descriptions from
the foundations Facebook page.

The Great Egret

Cabochon
The breeding season is over and it’s getting In its living form of so much more value than
pretty cold in North America. Shore birds have any gemstone. Aruba’s smallest and most mas-
started moving southwards as early as July. This ter of flight. A top pollinator. A hovering Blen-
wetland beauty wants to keep its toes warm. Our chi inspecting the human who just entered his
Canadian friends know exactly where they can territory.
do so best. A Greater Yellowlegs rediscovering English: Blue-tailed Emerald (male) Dutch:
Aruba’s Bubali Wetlands. Blauwstaartsmaragdkolibrie (mannetje).
Aruba’s to enjoy. Aruba’s to protect.