Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba

Historical sites in Bonaire

Historical Sites of Bonaire

Bonaire’s history is preserved through its coastal landmarks and religious monuments. This collection includes the iconic slave huts, which served as overnight shelters for workers in the salt pans during the 19th century. The list also features the Malmok and Seru Bentana lighthouses, both offering insight into the island's maritime past and rugged northern landscape. Religious sites like the Seru Largu monument and Gruta di Lourdes provide elevated vantage points and cultural significance, marking important locations for local worship and heritage.

Historical Sites of Bonaire — Map

A

Bonaire Slave Huts

Constructed in 1850, these small stone structures served as overnight shelters for enslaved people working in the adjacent salt pans. The huts are color-coded to match the specific salt pans they served.

B

Seru Bentana Lighthouse

Located within Washington Slagbaai National Park, these ruins of a 1927 lighthouse stand on a limestone cliff, offering views of the island's northern coastline.

C

Seru Largu

A hilltop monument featuring a large yellow cross and a sundial. It serves as a viewpoint overlooking the capital, Kralendijk, and the salt pans to the south.

D

Gruta di Lourdes

A roadside shrine and grotto built into a natural rock formation, featuring a statue of the Virgin Mary modeled after the pilgrimage site in France.

E

Malmok Lighthouse

The stone ruins of an early 20th-century lighthouse located on the rugged northern tip of the island, near the entrance to Washington Slagbaai National Park.

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