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Bonaire Has A Magical Topside Eco-Environment
B onaire is known for its magical underwater environment and Senic Route - Passing the northern hotel row, the scenic route
beautiful coral reefs. The topside of Bonaire is just as beauti- starts about a ten minute drive out of Kralendijk. Talk about
ful and should be explored by everyone. This is a unique island surprises: over a stretch of barely four miles you will be treated
without a stoplight and takes us back to a time that has been to amazing views, meandering curves, and an old plantation
long forgotten; except in the smallest towns in a the modern house called, “Karpata.” Add in the presence of some of Bonaire’s
industrialized world. best dive sites, like 1000 Steps, and it truly can be said that this is
indeed the island’s scenic jewel.