In Bonaire you will find a wide assortment of things to do, from diving in some of the best waters in the world to swim in crystal clear waters in underground caves. Here are some of the best things to do in the island:
Underground Caves
As little as Bonaire may be, the tiny island has a lot of mysterious caves. Some with Indian paintings, some with tunnels and some with the most incredible clear water.
Diving in the coral reefs
As part of Bonaire National Marine Park, the island’s entire coastline has been protected for more than 30 years, making Bonaire one of the Caribbean‘s best diving destinations. With 53 easily accessible diving spots dotting the entire leeward side of the island, Bonaire offers divers an abundance of places to explore underwater splendors.
Salt lakes & Salt Piramids
No single man can leave the island without visiting the southern part of the island to see the famous pink salt lakes & the slave huts.
Flamingo sightseeing
Bonairians love pink flamingos. The two best places to spot pink flamingos in Bonaire are Goto Lake in the north of the island and Pink Beach near the salt flats.
Visit Rincón
Originally settled in the 16th century by the Spanish, Rincon isn’t just Bonaire’s oldest town, it’s also the oldest settlement in all of the Dutch ABC islands. Stop by the Museo Chich’i Tan, a house that’s more than 130 years old, and features the history of Bonaire’s earliest tools, musical instruments, artists and local food.
Kayak in the mangroves of Lac Bay
Almost 70% of all species swimming around the waters of Bonaire were born in here. The mangrove forest at Lac Bay is protected and amongst one of the best-preserved in the Caribbean. You can kayak through wonderful sets of tunnels, see wild life both above and below water and learn about the importance of these forest.
Visit the inhabited Klein Bonaire (Small Bonaire)
Just 5 minutes from Bonaire is Klein Bonaire, an inhabited island that offers the best of both worlds; a long beach with crystal clear water and astonishing reefs. Snorkeling at Klein Bonaire is a must and seeing a turtle while doing so is guaranteed. Being inhabited, it’s just you and the sweet sounds of crashing waves.
Windsurf at Sorobon
Sorobon’s shallow waters and wind conditions makes it the perfect spot to learn how to windsurf. Take a windsurfing class and meet Bonaire’s top windsurfers on the water.
Enjoy Bonaire!
