Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba

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Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba Essentials

Explore the diverse landscapes of the Caribbean Netherlands, from the arid terrain and cactus forests of Washington Slagbaai National Park to the thriving coral reefs of the Bonaire National Marine Park. This collection features historic landmarks like the 19th-century Willemstoren Lighthouse and the preserved slave huts near the salt pans. Natural highlights include the windsurfing hub of Sorobon Beach, the uninhabited islet of Klein Bonaire, and the extensive mangrove forests of Lac Bay.

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba Essentials — Kartta

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Washington Slagbaai National Park

Washington Slagbaai National Park is a national park and ecological reserve on the northwestern part of the island of Bonaire in the…

JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Wilemstoren Lighthouse

Abandoned lighthouse situated at the southern tip of the island - an interesting ruin open to your explorations.

LASZLO ILYES / CC BY 2.0

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Salt Pier

Marked by a salt conveyer system, this dive site is suitable even for the beginners. Note the soft corals and sponges on the pillars!

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1,000 Steps Beach

Thanks to the long steps leading to it, not many people take the effort to descend them and the beautiful beach never gets crowded.

Diana Garcia / CC-BY-SA

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Sorobon Beach

Beautiful beach with turquoise waters that glint in the sunshine. It is also perfect for windsurfing.

Paul Asman and Jill Lenoble / CC BY 2.0

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Karpata

Seems like being just made for the underwater photography and panoramic views. One of the most beautiful sites on the island.

Vvulto~commonswiki / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Klein Bonaire

Klein Bonaire is a small uninhabited islet off the west coast of the Caribbean island of Bonaire, and is part of the Dutch special…

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Seru Largu

Elevated observation point featuring a large yellow monument with views overlooking Kralendijk, the southern salt pans, and the island of Klein Bonaire.

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Mangrove Information Center Bonaire

Research and education facility offering guided kayak and solar boat tours through the Lac Bay mangrove forest, a protected nursery for marine life.

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Donkey Sanctuary

The sanctuary takes care of donkeys badly wounded by the traffic and makes its living from visitor donations.

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Bonaire Slave Huts

Small stone structures built in 1850 to house enslaved people working in the adjacent salt pans. The huts are color-coded in orange and white.

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Bonaire National Marine Park

This park preserves the western shores of Bonaire. It boasts lots of amazing dive sites with breath-taking underwater life.

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