{"id":6599,"date":"2023-11-12T18:55:25","date_gmt":"2023-11-12T22:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/blog-playa-frans\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T07:42:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T11:42:26","slug":"blog-playa-frans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-playa-frans\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Playa Frans, a Hidden Gem on Bonaire"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle img{margin-left:12px}html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu ul.isHorizontal li{text-align:right}html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu ul.isHorizontal li a img{margin-left:12px}.wpml-language-switcher-block{display:flex;box-sizing:border-box;width:100% 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It offers fantastic opportunities for snorkeling and diving, as well as enjoying nature. The enjoyment begins on the journey there. Take a beautiful walk to Sali\u00f1a Tam, admire the breathtaking sea views, and discover centuries-old rock art by the Caiquetios. Pack your cooler and set out for Playa Frans!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#bde8f0\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sharing Island Love<br><\/mark><\/strong><br>Thank you for your interest in our beautiful island in the Caribbean! We love sharing our passion for Bonaire with everyone \u2014 locals, visitors, and of course, with our guests during <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Our tours<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. Curious how we do that? You can find all the details in <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/about-us\/about-us-sharing-island-love\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sharing Island Love<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<br><br>With Island Love,<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"23\" class=\"wp-image-15481\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Bas-Jessica.png\" alt=\"Bas &amp; Jessica\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to visit the island&#8217;s hidden gems in addition to the standard tourist attractions? Book a tour with us<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\" style=\"color:#00576a;background-color:#5dc0c9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Discover our tours<\/mark><\/strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Bird Watching at Lake Goto (1)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The road to Playa Frans begins&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/4hPSWjiwyZEg3kGX7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">here<\/mark><\/a>, north of the wide coral barrier between <strong>Lake Goto <\/strong>and the Caribbean Sea. A true bird paradise is hidden behind the bushes on the right side of the road. <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-herons-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Herons<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/photoblog-flamingo-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">flamingos<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, and other <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-water-birds-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">water birds<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> peacefully seek their food here, and you can enjoy the spectacle from the vantage points between the bushes! Want to discover more hidden birding locations? Book a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/birdwatching-tour\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Tailor-made Birdwatching Tour<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> with us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vogelen-bij-BOPEC.webp\" alt=\"Caribbean flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) in Gotomeer on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vogelen-bij-BOPEC.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vogelen-bij-BOPEC-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vogelen-bij-BOPEC-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flamingos in Lake Goto.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/birdwatching-tour\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-osprey.webp\" alt=\"Call to action button, stating &quot;Our Birdwatching Tours&quot; &quot;Join a Birdwatching Tour!&quot; with a picture of a landing osprey.\" class=\"wp-image-10797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-osprey.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-osprey-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The BOPEC (2)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reach Playa Frans, you have to drive past <strong>the BOPEC<\/strong> (Bonaire Petroleum Corporation) premises. On the shore of Lake Goto dozens of large tanks stand tall. These storage tanks held oil, and massive oil tankers docked nearby to bring or retrieve the oil, perilously close to the fragile coral reef. Concerns existed even before the construction in 1975, but economic interests outweighed them, as the facility generated many jobs. However, the arrival of BOPEC contributed to the realization among Bonairians that this was not the future for the island. In 1990, the establishment of a refinery was successfully prevented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2010, Bonaire became a special municipality of the Netherlands, bringing stricter environmental laws into effect. In 2017, BOPEC faced further troubles due to sanctions imposed on Venezuela by then-US President Trump. The Venezuelan parent company couldn&#8217;t secure the necessary investments. In 2021, BOPEC went bankrupt, but the enormous tanks still mar the landscape. If you turn right before the entrance gate, you find the beginning of the dirt road to Playa Frans. Please don&#8217;t be alarmed by the &#8216;WILDROOSTER&#8217; sign. You won&#8217;t be attacked by aggressive roosters along the way. It&#8217;s simply the Dutch term for a cattle grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bopec.webp\" alt=\"The large oil storage tanks near Gotomeer in northern Bonaire belong to BOPEC.\" class=\"wp-image-6551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bopec.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bopec-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bopec-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Turn right before BOPEC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right from the start, you notice that this 7-kilometer (4 miles) dirt road is not in good condition everywhere. The road is riddled with potholes in some sections, and it&#8217;s best navigated with a high-clearance vehicle. There are also parts where you can pick up some more speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t have a suitable car for the drive to Playa Frans? Book your guided snorkeling tour to Playa Frans <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/customized-tour\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">here<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Weg-Playa-Frans.webp\" alt=\"HopiBonaire's Toyota Hilux along the dirt road to Playa Frans.\" class=\"wp-image-6581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Weg-Playa-Frans.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Weg-Playa-Frans-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Weg-Playa-Frans-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The road to Playa Frans can be quite bumpy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#bde8f0\"><strong>The Wasao Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#bde8f0\">At the start of the road to Playa Frans, you find a trail leading to the stunning Wasao viewpoint. Learn all about this hike in our blog <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-hikes-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The Ten Most Beautiful Hikes on Bonaire<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. You can also combine your visit to Playa Frans with one of the other nearby trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Hike to Sali\u00f1a Tam (3)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After passing BOPEC, the road curves back towards the coast. Here, a white sign with the text &#8220;ENOC PAULINO MELAAN&#8221; marks the beginning of a short <strong>hike to Sali\u00f1a Tam<\/strong>. In 300 meters (1000 foot), you walk to one of the shores of this sali\u00f1a. In the shallow water along the shore, you may encounter many birds, including flamingos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Strand-Salina-Tam.webp\" alt=\"A small beach on the shore of Sali\u00f1a Tam, a lake in northern Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Strand-Salina-Tam.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Strand-Salina-Tam-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Strand-Salina-Tam-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beautiful view over Sali\u00f1a Tam at the end of the walk.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark data-mce-style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Sali\u00f1a Tam (4)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back on the coast, you drive along the coral barrier of <strong>Sali\u00f1a Tam<\/strong>. Like Lake Goto, this sali\u00f1a is not directly connected to the sea, which is fortunate! The muddy water from these inland lakes would suffocate the coral. The naturally formed coral reef prevents that. During the rainy season, rainwater collects in the sali\u00f1a, slowly seeping through the porous coral reef in this location. All sand and other sediment remain behind, allowing crystal-clear water to flow onto the reef. In the dry season, seawater flows into the sali\u00f1a in the same way, ensuring the sali\u00f1a never dries up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Salina-Tam.webp\" alt=\"The rocky shore of Sali\u00f1a Tam, en route to Playa Frans on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Salina-Tam.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Salina-Tam-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Salina-Tam-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sali\u00f1a Tam.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Dive Site Candyland and Tailor Made (5)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the seaside of the coral barrier, you find <strong>dive site Candyland<\/strong>. Divers and snorkelers often overlook such secluded spots, which is why the coral remains nearly untouched. Be mindful of the currents when entering the water here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-6a7f09d1-f920-46ff-9f5d-88bb5857b984\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#bde8f0\"><tbody><tr><td><br><strong>Our seven snorkeling commandments:<\/strong><br>\u2022 We use reef-friendly sunscreen.<br>\u2022 We enter the water at the yellow entry\/exit rock.<br>\u2022 In the water, we stay horizontal: minimizing standing, and never stepping on corals.<br>\u2022 We don&#8217;t touch anything. Even a light touch can harm the coral.<br>\u2022 We don&#8217;t take anything out of the water unless it&#8217;s plastic waste.<br>\u2022 We don&#8217;t feed the fish.<br>\u2022 We respect the reef, so we pay our <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-stinapa-nature-fee-tag-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">STINAPA Nature Fee<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-dc3e745b-1234-4e01-a28a-3c66f1bc5829\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing along the beach, you reach <strong>dive site Tailor Made<\/strong>. This site is also renowned for its richness in coral. Even if you don&#8217;t plan on entering the water, taking this road is a delightful detour. You drive just a few meters from the sea! At the end of the road, it&#8217;s easy to turn your car around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dive-site-Tailor-Made.webp\" alt=\"The route from Dive Site Candyland to Dive Site Tailor Made along the coast of Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dive-site-Tailor-Made.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dive-site-Tailor-Made-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dive-site-Tailor-Made-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The road to dive site Tailor Made.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Seaview From Na Kantu (6)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you ascend from the coral barrier of Sali\u00f1a Tam, the sea disappears behind the vegetation. Until you reach Playa Frans, the sea only reappears once, but it&#8217;s at <strong>one of the most beautiful seascapes in Bonaire<\/strong>. At Na Kantu (the edge), you have a magnificent view of the limestone cliffs and the azure blue water. Take a moment to explore the unique holes in the ground at this location. Through these holes, you can witness the waves crashing against the cliff beneath you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zeezicht-route-Playa-Frans.webp\" alt=\"Stunning view of the azure blue water and the western cliff coast of Bonaire on the road to Playa Frans.\" class=\"wp-image-6587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zeezicht-route-Playa-Frans.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zeezicht-route-Playa-Frans-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zeezicht-route-Playa-Frans-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the most beautiful seascapes of Bonaire, on the way to Playa Frans.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Druif Rock Art (7)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Half a kilometer (one-third of a mile) further lies <strong>Boka Druif<\/strong>. In a distant past, the cliff coast partially collapsed here, allowing the water to carve out a boka, or inlet. The road takes a peculiar curve around this inlet. If you want to see Boka Druif, walk into the wide footpath on your left after the curve. After a little over 100 meters (400 feet), you reach Boka Druif.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opposite the path to Boka Druif (on the right side of the road), you find a narrow trail winding through several columnar cacti. This path leads you to a hidden niche formed in a limestone cliff. Here, you can search for some <strong>Rock Art <\/strong>(<em>Marka Indjan<\/em> in Papiamentu) by the Caiquetios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Locatie-rotstekeningen-Frans.webp\" alt=\"Hidden trail to the indian drawings of Druif in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Locatie-rotstekeningen-Frans.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Locatie-rotstekeningen-Frans-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Locatie-rotstekeningen-Frans-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Narrow trail to the hidden niche.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rotstekeningen-Frans-nis.webp\" alt=\"The Indian drawings of Druif on the ceiling of this niche in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rotstekeningen-Frans-nis.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rotstekeningen-Frans-nis-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rotstekeningen-Frans-nis-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On the ceiling of this niche, you find the rock art.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Caiquetios were Amerindians originally from present-day Venezuela. Approximately 1500 years ago, they also settled on Aruba, Cura\u00e7ao, and Bonaire. When the Spaniards arrived on Bonaire in 1499, it marked an abrupt end to this unique civilization. All that remains are pottery shards and the rock art they left behind. In <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-history-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The History of Bonaire<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, you learn more about the Caiquetios and the arrival of the Spaniards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Druif, the Caiquetios left only a few drawings. They are applied to the ceiling of the niche with red pigments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rotstekeningen-Frans.webp\" alt=\"The Indian drawings of Druif in Bonaire, near Playa Frans.\" class=\"wp-image-6565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rotstekeningen-Frans.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rotstekeningen-Frans-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rotstekeningen-Frans-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The rock art of Druif.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the stunning <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-east-coast-bonaire-washikemba-bolivia-onima\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">East Coast of Bonaire<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, you can find two rich sites worth exploring. During our tour <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/the-magical-north-tour\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/the-magical-north-tour\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The Magical North<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> we visit the rock art of Onima, and during the <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/gems-of-the-east\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Gems of the East<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> tour you can admire the rock drawings in Cave Spelonk with us. Of course, we extensively reflect on the life of the Caiquetios. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/gems-of-the-east\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Gems-East-past.webp\" alt=\"CTA button stating: &quot;Explore the traces of the past&quot; with the &quot;Gems of the East&quot; tour with HopiBonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-11015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Gems-East-past.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Gems-East-past-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Dive Site Nukove (8)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just down the road, you find <strong>dive site Nukove<\/strong> (also known as Doblet). This beautiful beach is accessible via a short path on the right side of the road, marked with a yellow stone. Nukove is renowned for its pristine coral and the large fish that inhabit the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nukove.webp\" alt=\"Dive site Nukove or Doblet in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nukove.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nukove-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nukove-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dive site Nukove.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark data-mce-style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Playa Frans (9)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then, after driving 7 kilometers (4 miles) on one of the bumpiest roads in Bonaire, you reach <strong>Playa Frans<\/strong>. On this coral barrier of Sali\u00f1a Frans, you find some fishing huts, used only on weekends. On other days, the fishing boats peacefully float on the azure blue water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bordje-Playa-Frans.webp\" alt=\"The yellow sign with &quot;PLAYA FRANS&quot; on it, with the beach and huts in the background (Bonaire).\" class=\"wp-image-6553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bordje-Playa-Frans.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bordje-Playa-Frans-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bordje-Playa-Frans-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Playa Frans.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Strand-Playa-Frans.webp\" alt=\"The azure blue water and the beach of Playa Frans in the northwest of Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Strand-Playa-Frans.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Strand-Playa-Frans-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Strand-Playa-Frans-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The beach of Playa Frans.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark data-mce-style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Snorkeling at Playa Frans<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After this drive, you will likely be ready for a refreshing dip. The <strong>underwater world of Playa Frans<\/strong> is breathtaking. Along the coastline, you find an old reef that almost reaches the water&#8217;s surface. This is the domain of colorful parrotfish and large groups of blue tangs. You can explore this reef through sandy channels and basins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Snorkelen-Frans.webp\" alt=\"A snorkeler explores the sandy channels of the dive site Playa Frans in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Snorkelen-Frans.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Snorkelen-Frans-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Snorkelen-Frans-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The old reef of Playa Frans.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#bde8f0\"><tbody><tr><td><p><br>Our seven snorkeling commandments:<br>\u2022 We use reef-friendly sunscreen.<br>\u2022 We enter the water at the yellow entry\/exit rock.<br>\u2022 In the water, we stay horizontal: minimizing standing, and never stepping on corals.<br>\u2022 We don&#8217;t touch anything. Even a light touch can harm the coral.<br>\u2022 We don&#8217;t take anything out of the water unless it&#8217;s plastic waste.<br>\u2022 We don&#8217;t feed the fish.<br>\u2022 We respect the reef, so we pay our <a href=\"https:\/\/stinapa.bonairenaturefee.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/stinapa.bonairenaturefee.org\/\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #20a5be;\">nature fee<\/mark><\/a>.<br><br><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Behind the old reef, the water gets deeper. Here, beautiful coral formations thrive, and you may encounter unique fish such as the black surgeonfish and the rock beauty. The drop-off is more than a hundred meters from the shore, so there&#8217;s plenty to experience for both divers and snorkelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark data-mce-style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Sali\u00f1a Frans (10)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other side of the coral barrier lies <strong>Sali\u00f1a Frans<\/strong>. In the past, salt was harvested here, and the rectangular salt pans are still clearly visible in the water. <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-herons-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Herons<\/mark><\/strong> <\/a>use these dams for fishing, and various <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-water-birds-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">water birds<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> forage on the shores. <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/photoblog-flamingo-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Flamingos <\/mark><\/strong><\/a>are often seen in the deeper parts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Salina-Frans.webp\" alt=\"Overview of Sali\u00f1a Frans with a tricolored heron (Egretta tricolor) in the foreground.\" class=\"wp-image-6567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Salina-Frans.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Salina-Frans-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Salina-Frans-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sali\u00f1a Frans.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/birdwatching-tour\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-hummingbirds-lover-sticker.webp\" alt=\"Call to action button, stating &quot;Our Birdwatching Tours&quot; &quot;Join a Birdwatching Tour!&quot; with a picture of two kissing hummingbirds.\" class=\"wp-image-10792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-hummingbirds-lover-sticker.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-hummingbirds-lover-sticker-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Reina Maxima Marine Reserve (11)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Playa Frans is located just two kilometers (1.2 miles) south of Slagbaai, the namesake of the Washington-Slagbaai National Park. The reef surrounding Bonaire and Klein Bonaire is also a national park: the <strong>Bonaire Marine National Park<\/strong>. Established in 1979, it became a national park in 1999. The park is home to nearly 500 species of fish and about 70 species of coral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2.5-kilometer (1.5 miles) coastal stretch between Playa Frans and Slagbaai is additionally protected. Here lies the <strong>Reina Maxima Marine Reserve<\/strong>, named after the Dutch queen. While the Bonaire reef is a popular spot for recreation and fishing, commercial fishing, diving, and snorkeling are prohibited in the marine reserves. By comparing this reef with others in Bonaire, <a href=\"https:\/\/stinapabonaire.org\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">STINAPA<\/mark><\/a>, Bonaire&#8217;s nature organization, can better assess the impact of fishing and recreation. The <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-scenic-drive-north-bonaire\/#Rei_Willem-Alexander_Marine_Reserve_4\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">other marine reserve<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> is south of BOPEC and is named after the Dutch king, King Willem-Alexander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Boom-Playa-Frans.webp\" alt=\"Beautiful tree on the beach of Playa Frans in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Boom-Playa-Frans.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Boom-Playa-Frans-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Boom-Playa-Frans-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Behind this beautiful tree begins the Reina Maxima Marine Reserve.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Washington-Slagbaai.webp\" alt=\"CTA button stating: &quot;Day tour - 8 to 9 hours&quot; to &quot;Washington-Slagbaai&quot; National Park on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-11033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Washington-Slagbaai.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Washington-Slagbaai-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Way Back<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As there is only one road to Playa Frans, you have to take the same road back. Interestingly, on the way back, you will be surprised by the beautiful views you encounter. Quite soon, you have a magnificent <strong>view of the Wekuwa<\/strong>, a 160-meter-high (525-feet-high) hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wekuna.webp\" alt=\"View of the Wekuwa or Wekoewa on the road to Playa Frans in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wekuna.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wekuna-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wekuna-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On the way back, you have a beautiful view of the Wekuwa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, pay attention to the trees along the road covered with mysterious gray-green balls. These trees are not sick but are laden with spherical plants, <strong>ball moss<\/strong> (Tillandsia recurvata). They use the branches of the tree for support but are not parasites. They live on rainwater and use the dust that settles on their leaves to grow. The trees are hardly affected by them! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Boom-mosballen.webp\" alt=\"Gray-green balls or spherical plants in the trees of Bonaire, the so-called ball moss (Tillandsia recurvata).\" class=\"wp-image-6547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Boom-mosballen.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Boom-mosballen-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Boom-mosballen-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tree with ball moss.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the road, you are treated to a beautiful <strong>view of Lake Goto and the west coast<\/strong> from the car. Drive back down carefully because the road is particularly rough here! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Uitzicht-koraalwal-Goto.webp\" alt=\"View of Gotomeer from the road to Playa Frans in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Uitzicht-koraalwal-Goto.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Uitzicht-koraalwal-Goto-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Uitzicht-koraalwal-Goto-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The final view.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>About us: a Tour With HopiBonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to discover Bonaire&#8217;s hidden gems alongside the well-known tourist attractions, HopiBonaire offers you a break from the crowds. During our discovery tours, you explore the most remote and beautiful places on the island. Our tours provide intimate and personal experiences because you are only with your own group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All tours can be tailored to your interests. Interested in visiting Playa Frans with us? Extend the Magic of the North tour or book a <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/customized-tour\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">customized tour<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> to Playa Frans! Also, take a look at our other tours and join us on an adventure through the untouched parts of Bonaire!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\" style=\"color:#00576a;background-color:#5dc0c9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Discover our tours<\/mark><\/strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/the-magical-north-tour\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Magical-North.webp\" alt=\"CTA button stating: &quot;The Magical North&quot; tour with the &quot;Highlights &amp; hidden gems!&quot; of the north of Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-11019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Magical-North.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Magical-North-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ezel-Frans.webp\" alt=\"Donkey foal on the road to Playa Frans on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-6557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ezel-Frans.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ezel-Frans-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ezel-Frans-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Donkey foal on the road to Playa Frans.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-east-coast-bonaire-washikemba-bolivia-onima\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Next-stop-Discovering-Bonaire-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the next blog in our Discovering Bonaire series. Next stop...\" class=\"wp-image-15248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Next-stop-Discovering-Bonaire-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Next-stop-Discovering-Bonaire-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Next-stop-Discovering-Bonaire-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/discovering-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Discovering Bonaire. Explore every nook and cranny of versatile Bonaire!\" class=\"wp-image-15264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-scenic-drive-north-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Scenic-Drive-North-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about the scenic drive to the North of Bonaire with PDF! Explore the north of Bonaire with your phone as your guide.\" class=\"wp-image-15256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Scenic-Drive-North-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Scenic-Drive-North-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Scenic-Drive-North-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-scenic-drive-saltpans-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Scenic-Drive-Salt-Pans-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about the scenic drive to the salt pans of Bonaire with PDF! Explore the south of Bonaire with your phone as your guide.\" class=\"wp-image-15258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Scenic-Drive-Salt-Pans-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Scenic-Drive-Salt-Pans-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Scenic-Drive-Salt-Pans-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-lac-cai-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Lac-Cai-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about your visit to Lac Cai, a hidden gem in the southeast of the island.\" class=\"wp-image-15240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Lac-Cai-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Lac-Cai-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Lac-Cai-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-east-coast-bonaire-washikemba-bolivia-onima\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about your visit to the East Coast of Bonaire. 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