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12/22/2020

10 Dishes You'll Want to Try

Have you been to Aruba? If not, and you're a foodie, let me "tease your tastebuds" with some delicious treats you will want to find when you arrive. As the most vibrant island in the Caribbean, Aruba is more than meets the eye. With untouched beaches and a ton of adventures awaiting, there's an endless amount of fun to be had.

But what about the island's food? Well, that's just as good, maybe even better, especially after a long day of exploration. So, to help you prepare and plan for your trip to the island, here are ten dishes you must indulge in.

Seafood--Perhaps the most apparent food to try while on the island is the fish and seafood. In the Caribbean Sea, some of the most amazingly fresh seafood can be found. Take your pick between mahi-mahi, grouper, lionfish, prawn, or red snapper if you're looking for a simple dish to try. However, the options go on forever.

Pan Bati--This bread is usually on the side of every main dish served on the island, and with good reason. Pan Bati is a sweet flatbread that dissolves in your mouth. Although it is prepared with simple ingredients, it is far from being dull in flavor.

Stews and Soups--Many of the local eateries and restaurants serve traditional Aruban stews and soups. Usually, the stews are full of chicken, fish, or goat meat, although you can still find soups and stews made with beef or lamb as we make it here in the states.

Ayaca--Dried fruit and cashews adorn this delectable dish of steamed beef wrapped in a banana leaf. That's not all you get, though. There are a ton of ingredients used to create this unique, mouthwatering Venezuelan dish.
Keshi Yena--This authentic Aruban meal is a must-try! It includes a ball of cheese stuffed with meat or poultry that is spiced to perfection. Anywhere you go on the tropical island, you will find a unique and off-beat version of this dish.
Funchi and Banana Hash--This combo is certainly one that packs a lot of tasty flavors! Funchi is fried cornmeal mush, often served with gouda and a side of fried plantains.

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Bucket Lists...

Of all the great things you can do while in Aruba, we've compiled a bucket list of our own that includes the best "don't miss" things you will want to consider when you go.

Sunbathe on Eagle Beach
Go snorkeling to see the shipwrecks
Explore the caves in Aruba's beautiful Arikok National Park
Visit Private Island
Walkthrough the mangroves and swim at the Spanish Lagoon
Catch a sunset over the Caribbean
Jump into the natural swimming hole near the Bushiribana Ruins
Windsurf and kiteboard at Hadicurari Beach
Check out the Ayo and Casibari Rock Formations

Family time...

Or, if you are traveling as a family, we recommend you add some of these to your itinerary!

Go to the Butterfly Farm
Visit the Donkey Sanctuary
Wander through the Ostrich Founder water
See the California Lighthouse
Check Philips Animal Garden
Attend the Bon Bini Festival
Play in the sun and sand at Baby Beach
Get wild at the splash park at Surfside Beach
Take a submarine underwater
Dine at Buccaneer Restaurant for an aquatic view

Whatever you choose from these lists, we know you will be creating memories that will last a lifetime for you and those you are sharing your quality time with. Of course, be sure and take lots of pictures--for years to come, you will be looking back on them as you reminisce again and again together with delight!

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