Local products of Aruba

Take home an authentic product, locally made in Aruba.

It is no secret that Aruba does indeed have products to offer that are made in Aruba.

And by all means, it is grown or created, cultivated or shaped and made into the final product – all, here in Aruba, the tiny Dutch cosmopolitan island with stretch of white sandy beaches, located only 12° north of the equator, where multi-lingual people live in harmony with each other.

The products vary from local Tamarind sweets, local wine, coconut sweets, cigars, hot sauces, aloe Vera products, pottery, paintings, fashion, sculpture, art, culinary delights, etc.

The first introduction of “Made in Aruba” product is the authentic just on the market, “Aruhiba.”

Aruhiba is a locally cultivated cigar. It took the owner Mr. Benjamin Petrochi (Don Ben) 5 years of delicate care of the plantation and to process a perfect cigar with a long endurance and feel.

Yes, Aruba is repeating her traditions in a unique way, reliving the past into the present and offering hereby the guests unique, made in Aruba products.

“Aruhiba” is available at B.P. Benlo Aruba NV right in front of “De Olde Molen restaurant”- the “ Old Dutch Mill” in Palm Beach. “Aruhiba” is well presented in her wooden box and sealed to ensure freshness and quality.

So, on your next trip to Aruba, just ask for the fresh hand rolled cigars by Don Ben. Tel.(297) 586-7833.

The second product to be introduced is the “Aruba Aloe Vera” product available not only at the Aruba Aloe factory, located in Hato where guests would be welcomed by a well organized and informative Aloe museum tour with display and stories dating back to 1840, when Aruba was the world’s third largest supplier, but also in sundry stores on-island.

Products made in Aruba out of Aloe Vera ranges from hair products like shampoo and conditioners to skin care products, like sun screen, after sun lotion, soothing gel, etc., including the burn balm also used by the University Hospital of Gent, the Netherlands. There is also a lotion especially formulated for cancer treated patients, excellent to soothe and to keep the skin moist. www.ArubaAloe.com

The third product is what all culinary aficcionados would love to add to their recipe. A tangy multi purpose picante (hot sauce) made of the tropical fruit “Papaya” and the tropical hot pepper plant “Madam Jeanette.”

Aruban born Mr. Aurelio Ruiz is owner of Kelanth-Rose, which produces this gourmet all natural hot sauce “HOT DELIGHT, available in supermarkets, island-wide. This unique tasteful aromatic product added a new twist to the taste of the Aruban cuisine and international cuisine, alike. The papaya is a mild hot sauce and the Madam, a very hot sauce. Kelanth-Rose@hotmail.com Tel. (297) 587-7115

Another local product is the vintage wine by Mr. Vicente Kock in three distinctive tastes, like the popular local grapes, Cashew and “Shimarucu”, a local cherry type of fruit.

The wines are dry of character, have a rich body and a very pleasant aroma and are excellent as an aperitif before any meal. These superb wines are available at the poolside of La Cabana All Suite Resort, Wednesdays from 5 – 8:30 pm and Fridays from 5 – 9:30 pm. Tel. (297) 585-3995

Paintings and art sculptures of contemporary to modern times and with inspiration beyond the imagination by local internationally acclaimed artists, are also available at Access Art Gallery in Caya G.F. (Betico) Croes next to Hugo Boss. Remember that it is now possible to grab a bite at the Access café “Café al Fresco” before or after each exhibition or film presentation at Access Art Gallery.Tel.(297) 588-7837

Yes, don’t be left out, take something authentic, Made In Aruban product with you, others will surely envy you…Aruba, only the best.www.ArubaByCruise.com