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The 10 Best Souvenirs from San Barbola

San Barbola turns the souvenir search into a series of small decisions: what feels well made, what will travel cleanly, and what still matters after the trip through Aruba is over.

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Top 10 Souvenirs from San Barbola

A practical city edit of gifts and made objects that feel worth packing, using, sharing, or placing at home.

Ceramic Lizard from San Barbola
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01 Home Decor

Ceramic Lizard

A brightly glazed, hand-painted ceramic lizard inspired by the colorful kododo lizards found throughout the Aruban bush.

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Kibrahacha Wood Keychain from San Barbola
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02 Woodcraft

Kibrahacha Wood Keychain

A sturdy, pocket-sized keychain hand-carved from Kibrahacha, an exceptionally dense local hardwood famed for its bright yellow flowers.

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Upcycled License Plate Art from San Barbola
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03 Collectibles

Upcycled License Plate Art

A creative decorative piece constructed using retired, colorful Aruban vehicle license plates bearing the slogan 'One Happy Island'.

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Aruban Shoco Owl Art Print from San Barbola
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04 Art Print

Aruban Shoco Owl Art Print

A high-quality art print depicting the Shoco, Aruba's endangered, burrowing national owl, created by a local wildlife artist.

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Aloe & Eucalyptus Candle from San Barbola
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05 Home Decor

Aloe & Eucalyptus Candle

A hand-poured soy candle infused with calming Aruban aloe extract and fresh eucalyptus oils, made in San Barbola.

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Hand-Woven Sisal Coasters from San Barbola
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06 Home Decor

Hand-Woven Sisal Coasters

A set of durable, rustic drink coasters woven from the tough fibers of the native agave sisalana plant.

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Arawak Chevron Bead Bracelet from San Barbola
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07 Jewelry

Arawak Chevron Bead Bracelet

A glass bead bracelet inspired by the vintage trade beads unearthed during archaeological excavations across Aruba.

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Tamarind Candy Paste from San Barbola
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08 Food Gift

Tamarind Candy Paste

A popular, tangy sweet-and-sour paste confection made from the pulp of locally harvested Aruban tamarind pods.

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Palmeritas Sweet Pastries from San Barbola
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Palmeritas Sweet Pastries

A box of crispy, sugar-glazed puff pastry ears reflecting the traditional Latin-Caribbean influence on Aruban baking.

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Stroopwafel with Aruban Rum from San Barbola
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Stroopwafel with Aruban Rum

Traditional Dutch stroopwafels featuring a rich syrup center spiked with authentic, locally distilled dark Aruban rum.

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