Discovering Bonaire
During our tours, we love to take you on a journey to explore the hidden gems of Bonaire. In our blog series Discovering Bonaire, we guide you through the more accessible parts of the island. Additionally, we also cover the Washington Slagbaai National Park, Playa Frans and Lac Cai. These are beautiful places that are definitely worth a visit!
Explore our blogs on the map:
Overview of Our Blogs
This map provides an overview of the parts of the island we have written blogs about. You can find the blogs at the bottom of the page.
Scenic Drive: North of Bonaire and Scenic Drive: Salt Pans of Bonaire are versatile routes that you can independently drive with your car, scooter, or bike after downloading our special PDF guide to your phone. Your phone will guide you along the well-known and lesser-known highlights of these routes and provide you with interesting background information. The City Walk: Kralendijk works the same way.
After reading our blogs, you can also easily visit Klein Bonaire and Lac Bay on your own.
At the bottom of the blog overview, we also discuss three places that are a bit more challenging to explore due to their rough roads. However, you shouldn’t miss out on Washington-Slagbaai, Playa Frans and Lac Cai. The blogs explain why. While a car with high wheels will get you quite far, for the best experience, consider booking a tour with us.
There is so much more to see and experience on the unpaved roads on the East Coast of Bonaire. Explore Plantation Onima, Bolivia, and Washikemba best during our tours!
Scenic Drive: North of Bonaire
Read this blog about the Scenic Drive to the North of Bonaire, download the PDF, and hit the road!
The Scenic Drive to th North of Bonaire is one of the two favorite routes among the residents of Bonaire. Drive along the beautiful Queens Highway, snorkel at 1000 Steps, admire the flamingos at Gotomeer, and visit Rincon. With our PDF guide on your phone, you’ll learn all about these highlights.
Scenic Drive: Salt Pans of Bonaire
The Scenic Drive to the Salt Pans of Bonaire is the other favorite route on the island and perhaps the most well-known. Drive along the beautiful coastal road by the salt flats of the south. Snorkel with turtles at Salt Pier, admire the flamingos at the Sanctuary, and visit Sorobon. With our PDF guide on your phone, you won’t get lost!
City Walk: Kralendijk
Read this blog about the City Walk through Kralendijk, download the PDF, and start your exploration!
During this City Walk through Kralendijk, you’ll get acquainted with Bonaire’s eventful past. Visit the fort, enjoy a drink at Plaza Wilhelmina, stroll along Kaya Grandi or the boulevard, and explore one of the museums. Your phone will guide the way.
Visiting Klein Bonaire
Read this blog about your visit to the paradise of Klein Bonaire.
A trip to Klein Bonaire is a must during your vacation. Book an excursion or hop on one of the water taxis with a filled cooler box. Enjoy No Name Beach, a pearl-white bounty beach, and get to know the turtles while snorkeling.
Visiting Lac Bay and Sorobon
Read this blog about Sorobon, a lovely spot by the azure Lac Bay.
At Sorobon, you can have a great day. Enjoy the relaxed vibe and have a cocktail at one of the beach bars. But you can also get active by booking a windsurfing lesson or taking a snorkeling trip to the reef. Bird enthusiasts will have a great time birdwatching in the mangrove.
Visiting Washington-Slagbaai National Park
A day at Slagbaai is a must! Read all about it in this blog.
A day in Bonaire’s National Park is a true off-road adventure. If you have a suitable vehicle, you can explore the park on your own using this blog as a guide. However, by booking a tour, you’ll make the most out of your visit to this breathtaking place!
Visiting Lac Cai
Enjoy the sandy beach, mangrove, and underwater world of Lac Cai.
Lac Cai is also a true off-road location that requires a sturdy vehicle to reach. If you’re into snorkeling and tranquility, this is the place to be. Read all about the diverse snorkeling route we’ve outlined here. The underwater world here is quite distinct from that of the reef.
Visiting Playa Frans
Discover birds, beautiful sea views, a magnificent underwater world, and tranquility at Playa Frans.
Playa Frans is one of Bonaire’s hidden gems that you can only visit with a suitable car. Here, you can enjoy beautiful sea views, the pristine underwater world, and the bird-rich saliña. But above all, you can savor the tranquility in this secluded spot.
Visiting the East Coast of Bonaire
Enjoy the stunning east coast: Plantation Washikemba, Bolivia, and Onima.
The east coast of Bonaire is best explored with HopiBonaire. It’s a rugged area, full of beautiful landscapes, wild seas, and breathtaking locations. Discover all the hidden gems during your exploration of Plantation Washikemba, Bolivia, Onima, and the kunuku of Bonaire.
Download our routes
We have created convenient downloads for the routes, allowing you to explore Bonaire on your own.
Download them to your phone and set off on your adventure!
• City Walk through Kralendijk (pdf)
• Scenic Drive to the Salt Pans of Bonaire (pdf)
• Scenic Drive to the North of Bonaire (pdf)
Download our routes
Download our free routes to your phone and set off on your adventure!
• City Walk through Kralendijk (pdf)
• Scenic Drive to the Salt Pans of Bonaire (pdf)
• Scenic Drive to the North of Bonaire (pdf)