Discover Bonaire
Bonaire is an intimate destination of only 112 square miles, located just 50 miles north of Venezuela. The island offers a peaceful ambiance for daily life—completely free from the hassle of traffic lights, hustle and bustle, or everyday worries. Your only concern will be deciding how to spend each new day in paradise.
Nowhere else is vacationing as effortless as on Bonaire, where warm, friendly people welcome visitors from around the world. We encourage you to explore, enjoy, and become a part of the island by absorbing its beautiful nature, culture, and cuisine. We assure you: "Once a Visitor, Always a Friend."
Fine Dining
Dining on Bonaire is a food lover's dream. You can find everything from Caribbean and Mediterranean to South American, Asian, and Italian cuisines. The island offers an incredible variety of dining experiences.
Bonaire features regional and international award-winning chefs who add a unique local touch to every meal, making your gastronomic experience truly memorable.
Choose from fine dining spots and casual restaurants with spectacular ocean views, to budget-friendly eateries and food trucks available all over the island.
Shopping
The most popular shops are located in Kaya Grandi in the center of Kralendijk. You'll also find plenty of charming boutiques tucked away in the side streets and at some of the resorts. Each shop on Bonaire offers something unique. In other places, local artists and craftsmen sell their own handmade work.
There are many grocery stores on the island. They offer a large variety of products, including familiar international brands, catering perfectly to the everyday needs of travelers.
Activities
Bonaire’s local license plates read “Diver’s Paradise” for a reason. Thanks to the spectacular coral reef surrounding the island, it is recognized as the number one shore diving destination in the Caribbean and Atlantic.
Beyond diving, Bonaire is also one of the Caribbean's top spots for kiteboarding and windsurfing. In addition to water sports like sailing, snorkeling, and stand-up paddling, you can explore the island through biking, birdwatching, caving, hiking, or deep-sea fishing.
All year round, you can enjoy an average temperature of 82°F / 28°C. This Dutch Caribbean island is home to vibrant flamingos, wild dolphins, and protected sea turtles—making it the perfect destination for those seeking ocean adventures or a deeply relaxing vacation
To find out more, please check the Bonaire Tourism website.
Marine Park
The entire coastline of Bonaire has been declared a marine sanctuary, and its underwater world is home to an abundance of fish species. STINAPA is the organization that manages Bonaire’s nature parks to help protect its coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds, including the protected areas of Lac Bay and Klein Bonaire.
Something unique about Bonaire’s nature parks is that they are managed and maintained almost completely through funding and support from visitors. Therefore, you will need to pay a contribution called the "Nature Fee" to enter the water and participate in any water activities. Your contribution truly makes a difference!