Take a Side Trip to Bonaire
Arrival and Getting Around
The majority of visitors to Bonaire arrive via Flamingo Int'l Airport, 5km south of Kralendijk, the capital.The simplest way to get from the airport to your hotel is a taxi - will cost approx US$9-14. A ferry service runs twice daily to Curaçao (1hr 30 min each way). Its recommended to arrive at least 30 min before your departure. For a great map of Bonaire visit the bottom of this page.
Kralendijk - Bonaire's Capital City
Located on the west coast is the beautiful, and quite small, capital city of Kralendijk ("coral dike" in Dutch). The town includes beautiful colonial buildings and a few shops and hotels. A few historical building and cultural museum are the highlight of the city. Clearly, people come here for another reason . . .
Bonaire Marine Park & Klein Bonaire
Established in 1979, the government sanctioned Bonaire Marine Park which both protects and promotes Bonaire's beautiful coral reefs and marine life. The cay of Klein Bonaire and the entire coastline of the country are included in this protected park, making this one of the best dive and snorkel sites in the world. There are 86 dive sites, each clearly marked with yellow stone markers or buoys. Many of the sites can be reached by shore - simply walk in. The shallow and clear waters make for excellent snorkeling, for those who prefer being on the surface. Expect to see a huge variety of life, including barracuda, trumpet fish, parrot fish, angel fish, and many sponges and soft and hard coral.
Map of Bonaire
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