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locally: Boneiru
The diver's paradise — shore-entry reef, pink flamingos, and zero cruise ship crowds.
Bonaire is the gold standard for Caribbean diving. The entire coastline is a marine park, you can shore-dive 60+ marked sites, and the reef health is among the best in the hemisphere. On land, salt flats glow pink with flamingos and the pace of life is deliberately slow.
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Currency
USD
USD accepted
Language
Dutch
+ Papiamentu
Power
Type A/B
127V · 50Hz
Driving
Right
US-style
Airport
BON
Flamingo
Emergency
911
Police · Fire
Bonaire National Marine Park — entire coastline protected since 1979
Washington Slagbaai National Park
Flamingo sanctuary at Pekelmeer
Mandatory dive orientation for all visitors
No cruise ship docking — tender-only policy
Monthly breakdown
Hurricane risk: LowJan
Best
Feb
Best
Mar
Best
Apr
Best
May
Best
Jun
Best
Jul
Best
Aug
Best
Sep
Best
Oct
Best
Nov
Best
Dec
Best
Major events
Bonaire Carnival
Dia di Rincon
Bonaire Regatta
12.22°N, 68.36°W
A limestone cliff staircase leads to one of the best shore-dive entries on the island.
12.10°N, 68.23°W
A shallow, mangrove-lined bay famous for windsurfing and wild conch sightings.
12.08°N, 68.25°W
Centuries-old salt pans where Caribbean flamingos breed in huge flocks.
Slow-cooked goat stew with papaya and cumin — the island comfort food.
Invasive lionfish caught by divers and served grilled — conservation you can eat.
A polenta-like cornmeal side dish served with almost every meal.
Nature
Never touch or stand on coral — Bonaire takes marine protection seriously and will fine you.
Transport
Rent a truck — roads to the north are unpaved and rough.
Nature
Wear reef-safe sunscreen only — chemical sunscreens are prohibited.
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