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A Local’s Guide to Culinary

Aruba is the culinary melting pot of the Caribbean. Nearly 100 nationalities live together on One happy island, and you can taste it! Let Aruba local, and full-on foodie, Samil, show you some of his favorite spots to fill your belly in paradise.

Favorite Spots

BBQ & local brews

Casibari Café

Discover one of Aruba’s local cafés, at the amazing Casibari rock formation.

International Flavor

Food Truck Festival

Discover one of Aruba’s special culinary events, the Aruba Food Truck Festival.

A local favorite

The Pastechi

Discover one of Aruba’s local favorites, the super-tasty little Pastechi.

Samil’s Perfect Day

My culinary day in paradise starts with a local breakfast favorite, the Pastechi, a light fried pastry filled with cheese, meat, or just about anything. When I’m out exploring, there are so many great places to get a fresh smoothie … we call them “batidos.” For lunch, some tasty BBQ with an amazing view at Casibari Café, where I can walk the mysterious Casibari Rocks. End the day with dinner under the stars, with fresh local fish at any of Aruba’s amazing international restaurants.

Meet more locals

Wellness

Watch videos and get insider tips from Shanti.

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Romance

Watch videos and get insider tips from Lilian.

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Culture

Watch videos and get insider tips from Vanessa.

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Family fun

Watch videos and get insider tips from the Gomez’.

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We’re just getting started with the amazing effects Aruba has to offer. Dig into your trip details below to unlock a Caribbean experience that will fill you with sunshine and send you home with a happy afterglow that never fades.

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