Bonaire

The Caribbean Sea defines the setting of Bonaire — its dry, low-lying terrain, coral reefs and sheltered leeward coast shape both settlement and life on the water. Part of the Caribbean Netherlands, Bonaire lies north of Venezuela and is administered by the Netherlands as a special municipality. Kralendijk, the compact capital, has Dutch-Caribbean buildings along its waterfront, while Papiamentu is heard alongside Dutch and English. Established in 1979, Bonaire National Marine Park protects the waters around the island and has made responsible diving and snorkelling central to its identity. Southern salt pans and the cactus-covered Washington Slagbaai National Park reveal a markedly arid side of the Caribbean. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Bonaire and the Caribbean Netherlands.

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