Come to Bonaire Island (Netherlands), immerse yourself in the wild nature and enjoy the wonders

Admire the surreal beauty of Bonaire Island (Netherlands) and discover the hidden wonders here.

Bonaire là một trong ba đảo thuộc quần đảo ABC. Ảnh: Bonaire Tours And Vacations

Bonaire is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean. (Source: Bonaire Tours And Vacations)

In the 1960s, Bonaire had a population of less than 6,000 people, but this number has increased significantly since 2010.

Today, according to Statistics Netherlands, the island is home to more than 23,000 people and has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean.

Bonaire is only 287 square kilometers in size and it takes only three or four hours to explore the entire island by motorbike.

Đảo Bonaire - bức tranh thiên nhiên mê hồn của đất nước Hà Lan xinh đẹp

View of Kralendijk, the capital of Bonaire. (Source: CNN)

Perfect destination

Bonaire is an island in the Leeward Antilles of the Caribbean Sea. It is located just off the coast of Venezuela and is one of the three ABC islands: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao.

One of the reasons why Bonaire is a top tourist destination in the Netherlands is because it is famous for scuba diving. For adventurous travelers or those who are passionate about water sports, visiting Bonaire will be a perfect choice.

However, there are still thousands of other reasons that make this island the jewel of the “land of windmills”. From the majestic natural scenery to the diverse cuisine, this place deserves to be one of the most visited islands in the world.

Bonaire Island has a small airport, about a 10-minute drive from the capital city of Kralendijk. Kralendijk is home to most of the island’s resorts, so visitors won’t have to worry about where to stay.

In addition, Bonaire’s diverse cuisine is one of the experiences that cannot be missed when visitors come here. Famous dishes on Bonaire island include tuna, barracuda, mahi-mahi and bonefish… Seafood here is mostly caught directly locally.

Cactus Blue Bonaire is a famous food truck on the island of Bonaire. (Source: Bonaire Diving)

CNN suggests that when visiting Bonaire Island, enjoying a meal at Cactus Blue Bonaire will be a memorable experience for tourists. As a restaurant operating on a food truck model, Cactus Blue Bonaire not only attracts local diners but also foreign tourists with its famous dish made from lionfish.

The food truck is located near the dive site and serves lunch on weekdays. It is known for its reusable plates and fresh juices.

Enjoy the magic

Bonaire is the least developed of the three islands in the ABC group. But thanks to that, the island still retains the wild beauty that nature has bestowed.

The island of Bonaire has always maintained and promoted nature conservation. There are many conservation areas in Bonaire such as the sea turtle sanctuary, flamingo sanctuary, donkey sanctuary and coral reef renewal fund… In addition, single-use plastic items such as straws have been banned in 2022 to protect the island’s environment.

Bonaire is also considered a safe land when rated by the US State Department as having the lowest risk level.

Flamingos are preserved on the island of Bonaire. (Source: CNN)

The island has a warm climate, many public schools and free health care for residents. Tourists may be surprised to see no traffic lights on the roads or to see goats and flamingos roaming freely throughout the island.

With beautiful beaches, good services and a living environment close to nature, a journey to explore the island of Bonaire will definitely be an extremely memorable experience.

Describing the island's appeal, CNN even asserted that: "Just one visit is enough to convince visitors to pack up and move to Bonaire permanently."

Take the case of Susan Davis, 60, of Chicago (USA). In 1988, she joined a scuba diving trip to Bonaire. Just 4 years later, Davis said goodbye to her life in the US and bought a one-way ticket back there.

“I fell in love with Bonaire,” Davis said. “The people are so kind. When I had a flat tire , other drivers stopped to help. There’s something magical about the island. First-time visitors see a lovely island, with beautiful beaches and friendly people. And when you spend a week here, you’ll experience the magic.”

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