Services from the US include Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines. The governor of the Dutch Antilles, Frits Goedgedrag, decided to cancel it because it probably contravened international law since part of the population was barred from voting. Part of the facilities extend into the Caribbean Sea and form the popular dive site known as Salt Pier. [52] The Marine Park consists of the whole coastline of Bonaire from the high-water mark down to a depth of 200 feet (61m) and includes a large mangrove forest in Lac Bay. Curacao: Being less touristed, there are fewer flights to Curacao than to Aruba, though you can still get some direct or one-stopover-only flights from carriers like Air Canada, KLM, and American Airlines from Miami, Toronto, Newark, Caracas and Amsterdam. The funds from the tourist tax are invested to support education, infrastructure, tourism development and sustainability initiatives on the island. Slagbaai, Gotomeer, Pekelmeer and the Klein Bonaire salt pans are aquatic areas of international importance in the context of the Ramsar Convention. Bonaire retained its own unique culture while residents enjoy the same rights as Dutch citizens, including the right to vote in Dutch parliamentary elections in the Netherlands. Recommended option Fly Bonaire to Curacao, travel 5h 12m Fly from Bonaire (BON) to Curacao (CUR) BON - CUR Travel from Curacao to Barquisimeto In the 2001 census, Dutch was the main language of only 8.8% of the population. The distance line on map shows distance from Venezuela to Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba between two cities. Antillean legislation remained in force after 10 October 2010, with the exception of those cases where Antillean law was replaced by Bonaire's municipal law. These two beaches are good if you want a suntanning spot with convenient access to restaurants and watersports. [17] According to another theory, the name might be derived from the Spanish phrase "buen aire", which does mean 'good air', as the Spanish were the first Europeans to colonise the island. It was replaced with another medium wave transmitter (PJB3-AM). This renewable source now fills 40-45% of the island's electricity needs. Bonaire is located off the coast of Venezuela and has for years been known as a world-class diving and snorkeling destination. The town of Kralendijk is a result of a merger of five villages: Antriol (Entrejol), Nikiboko, Noord Salia, Playa, and Tera Kora. Bonaire Islands. Rincon, Bonaire's second largest city, offers numerous regular festivals, including the annual Simadan (harvest) festivals and Dia di San Juan (St. John's Day). Many people ask but, unfortunately, there is NO ferry service of any kind between Bonaire and Aruba, Venezuela, or Curacao. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. Salt became a major export product of the island; a small number of African slaves were put to work alongside Indians and convicts, cultivating dyewood and maize and harvesting solar salt around Blue Pan. [42] 65% of the turnout voted that they were not happy with the current relationship between Bonaire and the Netherlands.[43][44]. To get away from the main tourist area, go to the northwestern tip, which also has beaches and good diving options. Ecclesiastically, the churches on Bonaire depend on the Catholic diocese of Willemstad on the neighboring island of Curaao. [37] [60][61], Bonaire's announced referendum scheduled for 26 March 2010 was canceled in February 2010. English channels are made available through the efforts of a unified group of cable companies comprising the Caribbean Cable Cooperative Ltd.[101], Digital television programs and internet access are offered by Telbo N.V., a communication and media provider with an IP based infrastructure. relatively small boats do however, come from venezuela to bonaire daily bring fresh produce and other foodstuffs. Bonaire lies on the Caribbean Plate, a tectonic plate bounded by four other tectonic plates: the North American Plate, the Cocos Plate, the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate. The Spanish inhabitants lived mostly in the inland town of Rincon which was safe from pirate attack. Rainfall is equally as predictable with only intermittent rainfall reaching its highest average of about 3.5 inches in the months of November and December. If youre looking for a safe Caribbean destination with breathtaking beaches and a sunny clime, no doubt the islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao are all worthy contenders. The island is also ideal for snorkeling enthusiasts. [88] The island's dive shops typically offer scuba tank and dive gear rental, boat diving excursions, snorkeling, kayaking, and naturalist classes. The Caribbean Netherlands has a population of 25,157 as of January 2019. The calculated distance (air line) between Venezuela and Curacao is approximately 429 Miles respectively 691 Kilometer. Politically Bonaire formed part of the Netherlands Antilles from 1954 to 2010; it is now a special municipality within the Netherlands. Only 19.6 miles long and six miles across, our beautiful speck of powdery-white sand is a paradise shaped by the seaan island that embraces you with warm sunny days and even warmer, sunnier people. [5][87] Spanish was the main language of 11.8% of the people, English the primary language of 2.8%, and other languages accounted for 1.8%. Whether you're a scuba diver, adventurer, nature lover or just want to spend the day on the beach, Bonaire has something. There are about sixty dive sites. Bonaire is the lesser-known sibling of the Dutch Caribbean islands, a sister to Aruba and Curaao (their first initials make up the chain's catchy nickname: the ABC islands). You can rent a car and during the week vacation visit all three islands. The Bonaire Petroleum Corporation (BOPEC) is a fuel oil storage and transshipment terminal on Bonaire. White represents peace and internationalisation. There are also several salt pans or salt lakes on the island. As the nearby continental shelf (now located near Montserrat, and the cause of the volcanic activity on that island) moved through the area, it forced a large mass of rock to the ocean surface and created the islands of the Lesser and Greater Antilles, including Bonaire. There are no ferry services connecting the islands, and only one airline offers inter-island flights. The landscapes of both Caribbean islands are very similar: a bit dry and dusty, with plenty of cactuses and iguanas! Bonaire is home to one of only four nesting grounds for the Caribbean flamingo. It's a sight nearly unchanged since privateers ruled these waters three centuries ago. As a special municipality, Bonaire is very much like ordinary Dutch municipalities in that it has a mayor, aldermen and a municipal council, and is governed according to most Dutch laws. The ferry can carry up to 1000 passengers and 121 cars. Pricing for Sunscape Curacao Resort Spa & Casino. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}1211N 6815W / 12.183N 68.250W / 12.183; -68.250. After the war, the empty barracks became Bonaire's first hotel: Zeebad. Bonaire has two island radio stations that broadcast general information: Bon FM and Radiodifucion Boneriano. [97] In 2012, TWR-Bonaire was permitted to increase its power from 100kW to 450kW but in order to do so, they had to raise 38million euros (US$43,456,610.00). Bonaire, island and special municipality within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in the westernmost group of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. The northern tip is dominated by national parks, perfect for hiking and bird watching (over 200 species make Bonaire home, including flamingos). Bonaire is 843.83mi(1,358.01km)north of the equator, so it is located in the northern hemisphere. In a letter to minister Plasterk, James Finies, chairman of Nos Ke Boneiru Bk, requested a "new referendum under the right of self-determination". The serene, sandy beach complete with a protected swimming lagoon is a standout. [39] While the three islands are considered to be land of the Netherlands, they are not a part of the European Union, therefore not subject to European Union Law. The smaller island is entirely ringed with dive sites.[45]. [34] The Dutchman Pierre Schunck started a clothing factory known as Schunck's Kledingindustrie Bonaire, a partial solution for the large female surplus on the island. Presently operated by Cargill, Bonaire's solar salt works produces 400,000 tons of industrial grade salt per year. This prevents nutrients and soil particles from reaching the reef and causing damage to the corals. Boka Slagbaai in Slagbaai National Park has a large, powdery white sand beach and calm waters. Bonaire as an island was formed in the Tertiary when the Caribbean plate boundary (the volcanic arc that formed the Caribbean islands to the east) shifted eastward. For this reason and for the pristine coral reefs and sea turtle nesting beaches, the island is protected as a wetland of international importance by the Ramsar Convention. The combined population of the three Islands is approximately 20,000 with about half that many being income-taxpayers. There were fears they could have sabotaged the giant oil refineries on Aruba and Curaao that were supplying paraffin to the Allied air fleet. Bonaire, though located in the Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela, is a municipality of the Netherlands, so you will find many Dutch people on the island as well. The average temperature is 27.5C (81.5F) with a 1.4C (2.5F) seasonal variation and 5.6C (10F) daily variation. [55], Bonaire gets a significant amount of its electricity from an array of twelve wind generators along its northeastern coastline which began operating in 2010. A document dated December 9, 1595 specifies that Don Francisco Montesinos, Curate and Vicar of "las Yslas de Curasao, Aruba y Bonaire" conferred a power of attorney to Pedro Gutirrez de Lugo, resident in Caracas, to collect from the Royal Treasury of His Catholic Majesty Don Felipe II, the salary that corresponded to him for his office as priest and vicar of the islands. Because the island is as yet undeveloped, the fringing reef system surrounding Klein Bonaire is truly pristine. Shipwreck diving is another big draw, with the SS Antilla among the most coveted dives in the Caribbean. There are amenity-rich beachfront resorts, family-friendly properties, charming B&Bs, couples-only properties, and contemporary casino hotels like the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. There are some all-inclusive properties (though definitely not the selection youll find on Aruba), boutique and beach hotels, and even some casino hotels like the Sunscape Curacao Resort Spa & Casino. The Dutch also abandoned some Spanish and Portuguese prisoners there, and these people founded the town of Antriol, which is a contraction of Spanish al interior (English: inside). The national park foundation, Stichting Nationale Parken (STINAPA), was founded in 1962 for the purpose of actively protecting nature on the island. That means it is very rarely hit by hurricanes! The northern part is hilly, with a peak, Brandaris, 787 feet (240 metres) high, while the southern part is flat, with . The two towns on the island are Kralendijk (the capital) and Rincon. [citation needed] De La Cosa's Mappa Mundi of 1500 shows Bonaire and calls it Isla do Palo Brasil or "Island of Brazilwood". The lake is part of the protected underwater park and has been designated an aquatic area of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. [70], Bonaire is also a port of call for more than fifteen cruise lines who make more than eighty calls per season at the island. This semi-arid climate is conducive to a variety of cacti and other desert plants. But the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curaao) were . Map. The park is easily accessible by car and mountain bikers are also welcome. This lack of rain gives the islands a dry, desert-like climate but steady, pleasantly cooling trade winds from the northeast (most noticeable on Aruba) help cut the heat. Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba Key amenities include a series of pools with a Lazy River, a waterslide, and a large, modern fitness center. The flamingo reserve is the most important breeding site in the Southern Caribbean. The Current Time in. While Curaao emerged as a centre of the slave trade, Bonaire became a plantation of the Dutch West India Company. Starting from the beach, you will first cross a dozen meters of mostly sandy seabed (2-5ft/0,5-1.50m), where queen and stoplight parrotfish feed on the few rocks. The camp was in operation from 1940 to 1947. [68], Lac Bay, in the southeastern part of the island, attracts wind surfers from around the world to Bonaire. BOPEC's #1 pier can receive tankers up to 500,000DWT,[77] which means there are only seven ships in the world that are too big for the BOPEC terminal. Bonaire: The island does not have a highly developed tourism infrastructure (though thats part of its allure) so your accommodation choices will be much more limited, with most located in the capital port city of Kralendijk. Since 2001, Klein Bonaire has been a legally protected nature reserve. Right now, a one-way Delta flight from Atlanta to Bonaire costs from $403. The climate and soil conditions on Bonaire are not very favourable for the cultivation of fruits and vegetables of any size. In total, 461 people were interned during this period without trial, most of them completely innocent. Papiamentu can be used in relations with the government, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "How has the population evolved over the past decade? The flag, with the six-pointed star, symbolises a compass. [90] It is home to several professional windsurfing champions. To the north, waves and wind sculpt rugged . In addition to these nuclei, a number of new districts have been added over the years. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. With reference to Bonaire's 2004 referendum, the organization is of the opinion that such an arrangement was never the choice of the people. [28] Students on Curaao, Aruba and Bonaire were taught predominantly in Spanish until the late 18th century when the British took Curaao, Aruba and Bonaire; the teaching of Spanish was restored when Dutch rule resumed in 1815. [45], The northern end of the island is relatively mountainous, although its highest peak (Brandaris) is only 240 metres (790 feet). Bonaire: Bonaires off-the-beaten-path feel attracts independent, adventure-oriented travelers who like to explore under-appreciated destinations. It is just north of the equator, yet just below the Atlantic Hurricane belt. The greatest threat to bats is the destruction or disturbance of their roosts. The Dutch built Fort Oranje in 1639.[24]. Work continues in developing additional renewable sources of energy, including bio-diesel and solar, with the goal of becoming 100% reliant on renewables.[56][57]. With the growth of diving tourism on Bonaire, project developers wanted to build hotels on Klein Bonaire. Constitutional referendums and dismantlement of the Netherlands Antilles was scheduled to take place in 2010. [citation needed] The Caquetios were apparently a very tall people, for the Spanish name for the ABC islands was 'las Islas de los Gigantes' or 'the islands of the giants'. [citation needed] Ojeda was accompanied by Amerigo Vespucci and Juan de la Cosa. Fixed rate taxis are also available. If you buy something through our links, Oyster may earn an affiliate commission. Book at least 2 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price. Although the island passed from the rule of Catholic Spain to the Protestant Netherlands, Catholicism remained the principal island religion. Bonaire has many dozens of caves. Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). 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