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local Friday 21 November 2025
Aruban snacks and where to find them

ORANJESTAD — Want to snack trucks, which can be thing a bit more fresh and
taste something different found all over the island, in- healthy, why not try some
for a change? How about cluding on the side of the coconuts, or shaved ice
some Aruban snacks that main road that stretches from local vendors? These
you can find all around the from San Nicolas to the vendors carry their little
island? Hop in your car, and Hotel Area. You can also shop at the back of their
go to these locations to find find them at local baker- truck, so they are ever-
some of the most popular ies all over the island. These moving around the island.
and tasty snacks that are places may also sell other However, there are a few
beloved by our locals. snacks and sandwiches spots where you can al-
One of the staples of Aru- too, perfect for on-the- most always find a coco-
ban cuisine and snacks is road lunch break. nut/shaved ice vendor:
the Pastechi. Pastechi is a • Right next to the Red
Caribbean fried pastry that While you’re at it, why not Anchor in San Nicolas,
is filled with cheese, meat, accompany your snack on the way to Baby
chicken, veggies and with a refreshing “batido”? Beach.
sometimes even fish! Or per- Batidos are fruit shakes, • Along the main road
haps you might want to try typically made with added next to the airport field.
a croquette, locally called milk for some creaminess. • At the California Light
a “kroket,” which is a crusty However, you can also ask House.
fried snack with typically a to hold the milk. Batidos are • At the Alto Vista Cha-
meat and dough mix filling. commonly found in snack pel.
The Aruban kroket is based shops too. You may find All in all, in Aruba, you can to look for them!q
on its Dutch counterpart, some batidos along the These vendors may also sell always find some place
the “bitterbal”. flea market downtown. other delights, like the be- to take a break and have Photo credit: wheninaruba.
These two snacks are typi- loved coconut-based des- a bite of something local, com
cally found in all local If you are looking for some- sert “cocada” or peanuts. you maybe just might have

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