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Aruban snacks and where to find them

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

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