Bonaire
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Geography
- Cities
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting there
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
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Introduction
Bonaire is one of the Netherlands Antilles islands and the capital is Kralendijk. On the 10th of October 2010 the island will become a municipality of the Netherlands, as on that date the country of Netherlands Antilles will seize to excist.
Geography
Sights and Activities
Flamingo Sanctuary
Although officially the Flamingo Sanctuary is off-limits to tourists, visitors with a strong pair of binoculars can see these beautiful creatures enjoying their everyday life in relative quietness and peace. Other flamingo-viewing spots which are open to the public are for exampl enear the Willemstoren lighthouse at the southern tip of Bonaire.
Washington-Slagbaai National Park
Another example of nature is this national park which covers the northwest portion and almost 20% of the island. Washington-Slagbaai National Park is a magnificent place to explore. Although roads are rough this place deserves a visit. Most of the park contains tropical desert, and there is an abundance of cacti and birds. There are flamingos in the lowlands and parrots can be seen as well. Other animals include the large bright green iguanas among other reptile species.
- Bonaire Museum
Events and Festivals
Weather
The island of Bonaire has a very pleasant and constant climate. This means warm and humid weather yearround but with almost constant sea breezes cooling things of a bit. Temperatures average around 30 degrees Celcius during the day, cooling of somewhat to 23 degrees at night. Most rain falls between October and February but compared to the islands more north in the Caribbean it doesn't rain that much. July and August are high season and therefore the drier months of March to June are the best time for a visit.
Getting there
Plane
Flamingo International Airport or Bonaire International Airport (BON) is where all international flights and flight from other islands of the Netherlands Antilles arrive and depart. Arkefly (website in Dutch) with connections to Curacao and KLM fly there from Amsterdam. The latter has connections onwards to both Quito and Guayaquil in Ecuador.
Other services include those to Houston, Atlanta and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Sleep
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonaire Village Villas | Kaya Perenales # 3&5 Kralendijk (Den Chefi) | Apartment | 90 |
| Happy Holiday Homes Bonaire | Punt Vierkant # 9 P.O. BOX # 216 | Apartment | - |
| La Pura Vista | Kaya Turkesa 7, Santa Barbara, Kralendijk | Guesthouse | - |
References
- 1 January 2009 estimate, http://www.cbs.an/population/population_b2.asp
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