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Bonaire in 100 photos – The Eastcoast

The east coast is one of the rugged sides of Bonaire, but it is also one of the unique aspects of the island for diving.

22 June 2023 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Bonaire in 100 photos – Caribbean Netherlands

Bonaire is a special municipality of the Netherlands and is therefore also called Caribbean Netherlands. Since October 10, 2010, Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba have become special municipalities of the Netherlands, also known as the BES islands.

31 May 2023 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Bonaire in 100 photos – Donkey meets flamingo

When you visit Bonaire, you will definitely encounter the donkeys, called “Buriku” in Papiamento, and beautiful flamingos. You will see these two beautiful animals in many places.

22 May 2023 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Bonaire in 100 photos – Attack

Pelican; what a magnificent bird! On Bonaire, you can find the brown pelican. The brown pelican is the smallest species of pelican that exists.

22 April 2023 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Bonaire in 100 photos – Aloë vera

Aloe vera is a plant species common on Bonaire. There are numerous variations of this succulent plant. Although the jelly-like juice of aloe leaves is thought to have medicinal benefits, there are many other uses as well.

22 February 2023 - Reading time: < 1 minute

Bonaire in 100 photos – Christmas Tree

Christmas tree worms, also known as Christmas tree corals, are a sight to behold when diving or snorkeling in the waters of Bonaire.

25 December 2022 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Bonaire in 100 photos – Carnaval

Carnival in Bonaire is a grand celebration! From January to March, many people are caught up in the festivities. Carnival is one of the most important events of the year for many.

10 October 2022 - Reading time: < 1 minute

Bonaire in 100 photos – Cassandra’s Fishing Boat

Bonaire is home to numerous fishing boats, and many locals set out to catch fish. If you’re a fan of deep-sea fishing, you’re in the right place on Bonaire.

13 August 2022 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Bonaire in 100 photos – Amazing restaurants

Bonaire is a Caribbean culinary island where you have plenty of choices for dining out.

1 December 2021 - Reading time: < 1 minute

Bonaire in 100 photos – The colors of Bonaire

Bonaire is a versatile island with a tranquil south side featuring impressive pink salt saliñas (salt flats) and beautiful white salt mountains that immediately catch your attention from a distance.

22 July 2021 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Bonaire in 100 photos – The point of Bonaire

Sorobon Beach is located on the south side of the island and is home to one of the most beautiful beaches. Instead of coral or pebbles, you’ll find pristine white powdery sand here.

12 July 2021 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Bonaire in 100 photos – Bachelor’s beach

Bonaire has several beautiful beaches where you can enjoy the crystal-clear blue waters and white sand. One of those beaches is Bachelor’s Beach, located in the Belnem neighborhood, a lovely location just south of Kralendijk.

1 June 2021 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Bonaire in 100 photos – The Chanti-wawa trail

There are many trails to be found on Bonaire where you can explore the beautiful island. Numerous walking, cycling, and driving routes have been established using colored stones.

25 March 2021 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Bonaire in 100 photos – Green Iguana

Green iguanas have not been introduced by humans and are therefore an endemic species on our island.

29 May 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute

Bonaire in 100 photos – Hurricane Matthew

On the evening of the 29th September 2016 Hurricane Matthew passed north of Bonaire.

22 May 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute

Bonaire in 100 photos – Fishermen at Lac Cai

The fishermen at Lac Cai take their boats through the narrow channel, where water from the ocean is sometimes thrust into Lac Bay with great force, to go fishing along the wild east coast. These waters are often difficult to navigate, but they are rich in fish!

20 May 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute

Bonaire in 100 photos – Salt Pier

On the southwest side of Bonaire, near the salt pans and the large mountains of salt from Cargill, there is a large transport pier to load the salt into the ships. This salt pier is also a great dive site.

16 May 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute

Bonaire in 100 photos – Wayaká

Washington Slagbaai’s Wayaká area hosts three different beaches, consequently named Wayaká I, II and III. Though they are different, all are great for both diving and snorkeling.

14 May 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute

Bonaire in 100 photos – Chogogo

Bonaire is one of only four breeding grounds for the Caribbean flamingo. In the southern part of the island we find the Flamingo Sanctuary in the Pekelmeer. This reserve is strictly forbidden to humans, so the flamingos can breed here in peace.

12 May 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute

Bonaire in 100 photos – Sorobon area

A barrier reef protects the beautiful Lac Bay on which this area, including the beach resort of the same name and the famous Hang Out Beachbar, lies and keeps the shallow waters calm.

11 February 2020 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Bonaire in 100 photos – Sea Turtle

Three of the seven different sea turtle species live on Bonaire. This big headed turtle, green sea turtle and sea turtle hatch their eggs on the small sandy beaches of our beautiful island.

10 February 2020 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Bonaire in 100 photos – Malmok

The Malmok area, in the north of the Washington Slagbaai National Park, has a long history that starts with the earliest period we know, in which Indian tribes…

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