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Bonaire General Informations

Rahim Tabet | Februari 15, 2016 | |
Bonaire (Papiamento: Boneiru) is an island territory and special municipality of the Netherlands, located in the southern part of the Caribbean Sea (North America). Bonaire together with Aruba and Curacao, the ABC Islands. In addition, together with Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius, the BES islands (Caribbean Netherlands). The capital of Bonaire is Kralendijk. A number of major cities in Bonaire: Nikiboko, Antriol, Norte di Salinja and Rincon.
Bonaire General Informations
Travel and vacations to Bonaire
Bonaire is known for its pristine nature, white beaches and the many water sports that can be practiced there. Kitesurfing and windsurfing are part of it. Bonaire is also long been high on the top as diving and snorkeling destination. This is due to the clear water, beautiful coral reefs and many colorful fish. You can among other things, scuba diving, boat diving, shore diving and wreck diving. Furthermore, the country is known for its flamingos, these are found in abundance on the island.




Bonaire General Informations

Official name: Bonaire
Continent: North America
Surface: 288 km²
Capital: Kralendijk
Population: 16,541 inhabitants (2012)
Form of government: special municipality of the Netherlands
Highest point: 241 m (Brandaris)
Distance (Amsterdam - Bonaire): 7,805 km
Flight Duration: about 10 hours

Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice, visit Diplomatie.belgium.be.

Best time
March, April, May, June, July and August are the best months to travel to Bonaire. In these months the temperatures are the most pleasant and also avoid the rainy winter months.

Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to Bonaire. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.

Weather and Climate
Bonaire has a tropical climate. The average annual temperature is 27.5 degrees. There is little difference in temperature between winter and summer months. Also in the night, the temperature does not drop much. The water temperature averages about 27 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Bonaire, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Bonaire can be found on Climate Info.

Language
Dutch is the official language on Bonaire.
Papiamento is the most spoken language on Bonaire.

Travel documents
You must have a valid passport.
A visa is not required if you are staying on Bonaire shorter than 30 days.

Embassies and consulates
Bonaire is a special municipality within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
There is therefore no Netherlands Embassy and / or Consulate.
For detailed HINTS consular affairs can visit the website of National Caribbean Netherlands

Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit Bonaire.
Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for Bonaire when the seven days before you visit Bonaire visited a yellow fever country.

Money
Bonaire is paid to the US dollar (USD).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
All ATMs on Bonaire, visit our ATMs page.
US dollars can easily order through Travelex, without commission fees.

Time Difference
During our summer time is on Bonaire 6 hours earlier.
During our winter is on Bonaire 5 hours earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Bonaire, visit our difference page.

Traffic and route
On Bonaire you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Bonaire.

Electricity
On Bonaire you will need an adapter. In addition you will need a converter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets on Bonaire, visit our electricity page.

Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 911
- Fire: 110
- Ambulance: 114
- Coast Guard: 913 or VHF channel 16

Tap water
The water from the tap is safe to drink.

News and newspapers
The latest news about Bonaire, visit Google News.
A summary of the newspapers from Bonaire, visit Abyznewslinks.

Internet
Web Sites Bonaire end in .an.
Official websites of Bonaire bonairegov.an and tourismbonaire.com.

Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone on Bonaire 00599 or +599.
Would you call from Bonaire to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Bonaire.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Bonaire.

Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Bonaire.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Bonaire.
Bonaire General Informations
Bonaire General Informations
Holidays
An overview of all the holidays on Bonaire, visit Beleven.org.

Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Bonaire? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.

Reviews and travel experiences

Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations on Bonaire, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.

Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Bonaire?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have previously visited Bonaire.

Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) on Bonaire, visit Protected Planet.
Bonaire is not included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know when visiting Bonaire.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- Smoking ban: Unknown
- Homosexuality: Allowed

Did you know that…
... Bonaire served during World War II as a concentration camp for Nazis?
... For the coast of Bonaire island Klein Bonaire lies?
... There Bonaire is a big flamingo sanctuary to find approximately 5,000 flamingos?
... Dodenherdenking due to the heat is kept at 8 o'clock in the morning?
... The sun shines on Bonaire average of 12 hours a day?
... Windsurfing is the most popular sport on Bonaire?

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