Canashito, also known as Canachito,[1] Cornachiti[2] or Carachito,[3] is located inland on a limestone outcrop,[4] near Hooiberg, in Santa Cruz, Aruba,[5][6] measuring 63.2 metres (207 ft) in elevation above sea level.

van Raders [nl] believed that cultivating crops would have a positive influence on maritime traffic and trade.

Van Raders initiated model plantations in the Leeward islands, hoping that others would follow suit, and Aruba was included in these experiments.

[17] On the slope leading to the abri entrance, archeologists uncovered remnants of shell food, indicating past human activity in the area.

[18] Starch grain analyses from Archaic Age sites in Aruba, including Malmok, indicated the presence of maize, cocoyam, manioc, marunguey, and sweet potato in Aruban samples.

The findings at this archaeological site contribute to the understanding of the cultural and historical significance of the region during the Archaic Age.