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 Kralendijk
- Town designed in a Dutch colonial style, filled with duty-free shops and some history
such as a lighthouse and ancient cannons.
Bonaire Marine Park - Underwater preserve that is protected by law and includes
Bonaire and the offshore island of Klein Bonaire's shoreline down to 200 feet.
Goto Meer Lake - On the northern route, a beautiful saltwater lake that is the home
of various birds, including flamingos.
Washington-Slagbaai National Park - 13,500 acres of untouched island with two dirt
roads for exploring the landscape and creatures of the area. Also, there are hidden
bathing beaches, rocky caves and plenty of areas where swimming and snorkeling are
permitted.
Caiquetio Indian Inscriptions - Located near Boca Onima, these pink-red petroglyphs
date back to at least 500 years ago and are found in several of Bonaire's caves.
DIVING AND WATERSPORTS
Bonaire is known for its spectacular diving sites. The island is covered in coral
formations and sea gardens that provide 86 incredible dive sites immediately offshore. The
waters of Bonaire offer a visibility of up to 100 feet.
Here are a few suggestions on how you can explore this underwater paradise:
Bonaire Dream at the Harbor Village marina - Glass-bottom boat tours, 559/7-7500.
Dive-Inn at the Sunset Beach hotel - diving, snorkeling, fishing and sailing,
559/7-8448.
Samur - offers snorkel cruises, sunset cruises and barbecue trips to Klein Bonaire,
559/7-5433.
Oscarina - Half-day snorkel and sunset cruises, 559/7-8290.
Woodwind - Half-day snorkel and sunset cruises, 559/7-8285.
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Scuba diving training facilities:
Captain Don's Habitat
559/7-8290 or 800/327-6709.
Sand Dollar Dive and Photo
559/7-5252.
Peter Hughes Dive Bonaire
559/7-559/7-8285 or 800/801-5550.
Touch the Sea underwater tours:
Dee Scarr
559/7-8529.
Dive packages:
Bonaire Tours
800/526-2370.
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