Gasparito

Gasparito is a village on the island of Aruba, located towards the northwestern end of the island. The name of the area where we are located and the name of our Restaurant-Art Gallery. In the past, areas and properties were named after the families who owned the land. Our ancestors were Arawak and Europeans, therefore the areas on the Island have distinct Native and European names. Gasparitos are beautiful, deep red, dagger shaped flowers that people boil and serve in scrambled eggs, beans, and various other dishes. The scientific name is Erythrina americana, a member of Coral Trees.

Coordinates: 12°33′39″N 70°02′23″W / 12.5609°N 70.0397°W / 12.5609; -70.0397