Page 33 - The Dutch Caribbean Isles
P. 33
HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR: Kaya Princes Kaya Soeur "The Church" BONAIRE NATIONAL MARINE PARK NATURE FEE: The sea around Bonaire and Klein Bonaire is protected and managed by STINAPA. Bonaire BONAIRE HISTORY: Bonaire was first inhabited by RINCÓN
Bartola Marine National Park surrounds the islands of Bonaire and Klein Bonaire from the high water mark to the depth of 60 meters (200 feet). Users of the the Caiquetios, who sailed across from what is now
GREATER KRALENDIJK 1 World War II Monument Marie 18 Marine Park, including snorkelers, kayakers, and scuba divers must pay an entrance fee called “The Nature Fee”. This fee provides funds to manage the Venezuela about 1,000 years ago. In 1499, Alonso de
2 Pasangrahan (Island park environment and guarantee Bonaire’s lasting success in nature protection and conservation. Your payment of $25 as a SCUBA diver, or $10 as a non- Ojeda and Amerigo Vespucci co-discovered Bonaire and
Caribbean Club Bonaire Parliament House) SCUBA diver, covers admission for one calendar year to the Bonaire National Marine Park as well as to the Washington Slagbaai National Park. SCUBA claimed the island for Spain. The Spaniards then took the
Hotel & Dive Shop 3 Wilhelmina Park Kaya 21 17 divers display the traditional round tag (see below) while non SCUBA divers will receive a diamond shaped tag. As a Nature Fee tag holder you may also Caiquetios from Bonaire to Hispaniola and forced them to
20 4 Protestant Church DOWNTOWN 16 enter the Washington Slagbaai National Park by simply showing the written receipt of purchase of your tag and a picture ID. This tag suffices as a work as slaves. This left Bonaire virtually depopulated.
5 Van Walbeeck Monument KRALENDIJK Cultimara 22 20 19 diver’s C-card. Photocopies are also accepted. A one-day pass is also available; for SCUBA diving for $10. Non-SCUBA divers younger than 12 years and In 1526 Juan de Ampues brought back some Caiquetios
OIL 6 Eleanor Roosevelt Monument Supermarket residents of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba are exempt from this fee. Note: Your Marine Park tag is non-transferable. and some Venezuelan Indians to work as laborers, raising
SLICK 21 7 Welcome Seat Kaya Bonaire Kaya L.D. Gerharts Kaya cows, goats, sheep, pigs, horses, and donkeys on Bonaire.
LEAP 8 Customs Harborside 23 Also, convicts from the Spanish colonies in South America
9 Government Office Building Mall Kaya Gen. were brought to the island to work. In 1633 the island
BARCADERA 30’-100’ (9-30m) 10 Fort Oranje La Terrasa C.M. Piar Kaya Caracas came under Dutch control. However, slavery wasn’t
Across from Bonaire Marine Park 11 Betico Croes Monument/Bust Grandi Lourdes Bolivar Nikiboko Zuid Where to get your STINAPA BONAIRE TAG: NATIONAL PARK RULES: abolished until 1862. During World War II Bonaire was
Headquarters, but accessible only Kaya J.N.E. Craane Mall Mall Simon You can purchase your tag at any water sports -A valid admission ticket is required and visitors are admitted only during open hours. an internment camp for captured Germans and Dutch
by boat. Elkhorn corals adorn the operation, from the Bonaire National Marine -Enter the park at your own risk Nazis. Wooden shacks confined 461 inmates between Kaya
shallows, and huge plate corals are Les Galeries Park rangers, at the entrance of the Washington -Do not bring any animals or plants into the National Park. 1940 and 1947. After the war Bonaireans sought greater BarGi&lbeRretostPa.uEr. aHneKtraDrey.raaSEinntcaJrangaocion Kaya Rincon
found beginning at 50' (15m). Mall Slagbaai National Park, at the activity desk of -Use the trash receptacles for litter. Make sure that nothing harmful to the environment is left behind. autonomy, which was granted by Queen Juliana of the Magazina di Rey
ANDREA I & II 6’-100’ (2-30m) The shallows at your hotel or accommodation, or at the -Building fires, except at the BBQ pits, is not permitted. Netherlands in 1954, although the island remains a Dutch Kaya Kayena
the north end of this area has outstanding snorkeling. Jewel of STINAPA BONAIRE headquarters at Barcadera -Do not discard matches or cigarettes. protectorate. Independence brought a greater emphasis Keeshan-Kaya Rincón Restaurant
Tour boats bring dozens of delighted cruiseship 12 Post Office Bonaire in Kralendijk. -Do not play loud music or behave in a noisy manner, especially near the salt pans. on tourism. The Nazi internment camps were converted Monument Julio A. Abraham
pasengers on snorkeling excursions. Here you will 22 13 Tourist Information Office Islariba24 -Washington Slagbaai National Park roads are one-way and the speed limit is 25 km/hr. into the Hotel Zeebad. A second hotel, the Bonaire Beach Ludovicus Bertrandus Church
find staghorn, finger, and fire corals, numerous II 14 Telephone Company (TELBO) 20 Laboratory - Former Royal Palm Libertador -Defacing any natural or manmade property is not allowed. Hotel, was opened up in 1962 at Playa de Lechi. The
anemones, and gorgonians, and easily 100 species of 15 Simon Bolivar Monument/Bust St Fransiscus Convent Gardens -No weapons or animal traps (including fishing nets) are allowed in the park. Flamingo Airport, originally constructed in 1955, was
reef fishes, including the camouflage peacock flounder. 16 Museo Boneriano -Capturing, harassing, killing, and/or disturbing any of the animals or plants is prohibited. We also expanded in 1972. In 1979 both Bonaire National Marine
17 St. Bernardus Church 21 Old Hospital Kaya Kaya P.L. Brion 15 STINAPA discourage feeding any animals. Park and Washington Slagbaai National Park were School
22 Chapel at the Old Hospital BONAIRE -Do not take flash photos inside caves. Flash photography is a hazard to wildlife. established, ensuring the future survival of Bonaire’s St.
23 Historical Cannons -Use toilets at the Visitor Center and Saliña Slagbaai. The use of other areas is prohibited. wonderful natural attractions. Today Bonaire is a world
24 Main Shopping Street -Dives should commence by 2:30pm, allowing visitors time to leave the park by 5:00pm. class dive destination and a world class cruiseship port. Kaya Prome
18 Plasa Fraternan di Tilburg 25 Fruit & Vegetable Market 25 Hotel Kaya -Vehicles are not allowed off the roads or parking areas. Verona’s
19 Julianaplein (Park) Rochaline -Motorcycles, scooters, and quads are not allowed in the park.
14 NATIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION - Netherlands Antilles residents are requred to show a local I.D. to obtain local rates. Elvia Molina-
STINAPA PROTECTING AND CONSERVING NATURE -Swimming, fishing, or kayaking are not permitted in the salt pans.
Downtown Kralendijk Aerial View 2 Stadium BONAIRE Mira Kaya Commerce Oranje Bar & Restaurant
Photo Tours TEL. WWW.STINAPA.ORG Prisca’s
13 Bonaire 717-8444 Tel.: 717-8444 Kaya Para Ice Cream Kaya Rincon
33 3 Miller Bar Kaya Hubentud Supermarket
Town Pier
1 54 12 Kaya Hermanda
7 W6 ilPhlealzmaina Cemetery
89 Julio A. Abraham Bl. PHOTO TOUR OF BONAIRE SERU BENTANA Erosion formed the Alta Mira Unjo
"bentana" (window) in this rock formation. Kaya Rincon
Ro-Ro Kaya ChHarellelms uEn.dB. Kaya Gilberto F. Croes Doctor
Pier 10 11 Kaya P. Siue Kaya
Internashonal School
Kaya Italia
Town Pier
Cruiseship Pier Stadium
RINCÓN HISTORY: The town of Rincón was settled by
School the Spanish in the 16th century, chosen because of its
Lourdes Grotto protected location in a valley. The Dutch took over in the
Kaya Lourdes 17th century, using Rincón to house African slaves. Slave
PETRIE'S PILLAR 30’-90’ (9-27m) If entering from 23 Kaya Gob.Nicolas Debrot BONAIRE quarters, rising no higher than a man's waist and built
shore, beware of elkhorn coral. Main attraction here is I LORA or YELLOW-SHOULDERED PARROT entirely of stone, still stand in the area around Rincón.
a large beautiful head of pillar coral. Captain Don named A pair of striking lora perch atop tall cactus Today the town welcomes tourists to enjoy good food and
this spot for a friend as an unusual wedding present. BOKA BARTOL The last spot on the island plants in Washington Slagbaai National Park. BOKA KOKOLISHI This fossilized, eroded merry drinks at several fine bars and restaurants.
SMALL WALL To 20’-60’ (6-18m) Boat dive or the pier to dive, snorkel or kayak. Saliña Bartol can be Malmok Northernmost point on Bonaire. beach is beautiful, but hazardous for swimming.
entry at the Black Durgon Inn. Interesting mini wall starts seen in the upper right side of this photograph. Lighthouse and research center ruins.
at 40' (12m) and goes to 70' (21m), and has a mini cave.
CLIFF To 70' (21m) A vertical wall, covered with black 24
coral, wire coral, large orange sponges, tube sponges, and
orange ball anemones. Nearby is an underwater memorial Put Bronswinkel & Pos Mangel These green Malmok
with a dive flag at half-mast. springs attract birds and iguanas to drink. Noordpunt Lighthouse
But the water is not good for humans. Please
LA MACHACA 20’-70’ (6-21M) This site provides a good enjoy the birdwatching quietly. Boka Kokolishi Kara Kora From just the right
wreck dive for beginners. The 45-foot, locally-built boat spot you can see a huge face in a
sits less than 100’ (30m) from shore. A large green moray Boka Bartol
is accustomed to divers, but keep your fingers away from
his teeth if he acts friendly. Approach with caution! Black Durgon Inn Boka Katuna Saliña natural rock formation at this site.
REEF SCIENTIFICO To 40’ (12m) This site was named for HATO Bartol
a grid system constructed to monitor the growth of algae on Bonaire License Plate Pos Mangel Playa Macoshi
the reef. Night diving or night snorkeling are good. Free- 25 For decades the makers Suplado On a good ocean swell this
swimming morays and hunting octopuses are seen after dark. of Bonaire auto license Playa Bengé Washington Slagbaai blowhole really gives a blast of mist.
BUDDY’S REEF 20'-100’ (6-30m) Buddy Dive Resort's house Bonoil Depot Kaya Aruaco Kaya Cacique plates have proclaimed SALIÑA MATIJS Flamingoes and migratory
reef is great for beginners. A big old tarpon enjoys visiting Water & Electricity Dept. that this place is indeed National Park waterfowl by the hundreds flock to this
with night divers as they survey the shallow coral heads here. Kaya Seminole a "DIVERS PARADISE". Boka Chikitu beautiful lake during winter’s rainy season. VISITORS CENTER Washington Slagbaai
Kaya Caribe National Park entrance station also has a
Playa Funchi Put Bronswinkel store, snacks, museum, and a gift shop.
Bise Morto Saliña Boka Pamper SEA TURTLE HATCHLING A
Matijs Entrance baby hawkbill turtle races for
BARI REEF (SAND DOLLAR) 30’-100’ (9-30m) Located 26 The Hamlet Wayaká Saliña Brandaris Juwa Pass Visitors Center Playa Grandi the sea under the cover of dark-
in front of the Sand Dollar Beach Club, more species of fish Wayaca 241m (784’) ness on Bonaire's east side.
have been identified at this dive site than ANY other in the
entire Caribbean! That is over 300 speices. Great night dive. Boka Slagbaai
FRONT PORCH (EDEN BEACH) 20'-80’ (6-24m) Located in Captain Don’s Habitat Saliña Boka Onima
front of the Sunset Beach Hotel. Snake eels, morays, garden Slagbaai
eels, goatfishes, stingrays, parrotfishes, French angelfish, and Coral Regency Resort
yellowhead jawfishes are all common. At 80’ (24m) just beyond 27 Buddy Dive Resort
the old pier there is a tugboat wreck. Cardinal fish with big
eyes look at you from within the wreck. 28 Sand Dollar Beach Club Kaya Amsterdam Kaya Djabao WAYAKÁ The saliña adjacent to Playa Frans Saliña
29 Lovers this dive site hosts flamingoes. Frans
A NO NAME BEACH
Ice Cream
30 Traffic Circle Gotomeer RINCÓN Boka PLAYA GRANDI Changes in ocean level
"Divi Hotel" (Saliña Olivia over the eons created this abrupt cliff.
Grandi) The upper terrace is 1,000,000 years
31 BOPEC old, the lower is only 200,000 years old.
Kaya Karpitan ANTRIOL Punt’i Wekua BOKA CHIKITU The dunes and sandy beach are inviting,
but strong currents make the waters very dangerous.
Kaya Dr.J.G. Hernandez
Harbor Village Beach Resort
32 Kaya GoKba.yNaicPorloausd Kaya Den Tera Kaya Papa Cornes Kaminda Lagun Juwa Pass Hexagonal basalt columns here
Kaya Korona Small Animal erupted from the sea floor during the reign
Kaya Sirena of the dinosaurs - about 90 million years ago. DONKEY PARADISE SAFARI PARK
Shelter BRANDARIS Ascend Bonaire’s highest peak Donkeys roam wild in Bonaire, but
in a 1 or 2-hour hike. This mountain is 241m here they are kept safe. You can
KLEIN SOMETHING SPECIAL Debrot Kaya Neerlandia (784') high and the route is clearly marked. SANTA BONAIRE Boka Chikitu meet, feed, and pet the donkeys.
BONAIRE 20-80' (6-25m) The marina entrance The view from on top is amazing. Bring water. BARBARA LAC BAY FUN Windsurfing, kayaking,
attracts lots of fish. The coral rubble swimming, snorkeling, and kite boarding
and sand also host southern stingrays. are all done in world-class fashion on
Night divers like this site as it is an Kaya J.N.E. Hanchi Amboina Lac Bay’s turquoise waters.
easy entry.There are more sightings
of rare or unusual fish here than any- ARUBA
where else on Bonaire. Garden eels
can be found at 55 feet (17m). Sunset Hospital Palm Bochi van Goto NOORD Lagún
Ocean- Trading Playa Lechi SALIÑA WASHIKEMBA Boka Wahinkemba
NV Rough Coast
Front Apts. Crane AMBOINA
La Bonairean Youth education center Club Nautico Simon Bolivar Kaya Nikiboko
and restaurant. Students learn to "The Church"
serve guests and tourists in prepara- P Noord
tion for future jobs. Please come Kaya L.D. Gerharts
in! Visit www.stichtingproject.com Karel’s Pier BELLA VISTA ANTRIOL
P Kaya
P Marina KRALENDIJK
Hotel Rochaline P KLEIN BONAIRE SABANA
P iPKToaSolyiuctareaidGsit.uFmO. fCfrNicoikeeibsoko SABANA NIKOBOKO
Fruit & Fish Market Kaya Post Office Zuid REPUBLIEK-NOORD Kaya Macario Sint Jaco
P
North Pier ("Town Pier")
Franko 33 Ro-RoP Kaya MGR Nieuwindt NIKIBOKO
Pier
International
Bonaire Webcam Visit www.bonairewebcam.com to Cruiseship at South Pier KRALENDIJKROOZENDAAL KaEymaeArenndcrieaRsnEaPUBLIEK-ZUID SNORKEL TOUR Cruiseship passengers TERA KORA
instantaneously see what is going on in Bonaire. These Chachacha Beach Kaya Inglatera join a snorkel tour to explore Bonaire's
live images were from the underwater Town Pier cam, J.A. Abraham Boulevard Kaya Industria GOTOMEER Scenic viewpoint at Gotomeer underwater life. The visitors from this Flamingo
just before this Franko Map went to the print shop. Bonaire Sunset Villas also gives a view of Brandaris, Bonaire's catamaran are snorkeling at the amazing International
Divi Flamingo Beach Hotel highest peak. The lake hosts numerous Andrea II dive site, where they will see
TOWN PIER To 30' (9m) Bonaire's famous pier dive is best done at night. This Caribbean flamingoes and many other birds, in excess of 100 species of fish. Airport
is the northernmost of the three large piers in Kralendijk. Many of the pilings are and Barefoot Casino so it is a wonderful spot for birdwatchers.
covered with orange cup corals, and all kinds and shapes of sponges, as well as many Carib Inn Gas Supermarket Bachelor's Beach
small invertebrates. This is one of the world’s most photographed dive sites. Station Punt Vierkant
Harbourmaster permission is required, and divers must be with a local dive guide. 34
When a ship is in port, there is no diving here. This is typially a boat dive. Kaya Mangrove BAKUNA
CALABAS REEF (DIVE BONAIRE) 20’-100’ (6-30m) Divi Flamingo's 35 Public "La Belle Marsh"
house reef is a common check out dive, plus a good first night dive. Kunuku
This reef runs parallel to shore in front of the Carib Inn and the TERA CORA Warahama
Flamingo Beach Resort. French angelfish, parrotfishes, and Spanish
hogfish and others are looking for handouts. Beach J.A. Abraham Bl. CARANJITO Cai
EIGHTEENTH PALM 30-90’ (9-27m) The Lt. Governor’s house has palms, Kaya Max Rosario Lac Bay
and this is in front of the 18th. Just above the Plaza Resort divers access
this site to find southern stingrays and white-spotted eagle rays. To the Kaya F. Theresa Lario Crystalizer Soroban CAI If you want to sit, relax, have a picnic,
south at 90’ (27m) there is a reef, and in the sandy channel nearer to shore Ponds or kayak in a peaceful mangrove, this is the
is another reef, where sleeping tarpon can be found. This is an easy dive, SAN BERNARDO CHURCH This beautiful Salt Loading Pier place. Located at the end of a long dirt road.
good for beginners. Roman Catholic church is a landmark and a Salt Harvest Check out the huge mounds of conch shells
reminder of what a religious community while you're there. Note: No live conch
White Slave Huts Bonareans are. Visitors are welcome. collecting from Lac Bay is allowed.
WINDSOCK 20’-80’ (6-24m) A shallow shelf adorned with Playa Mangel Flamingo International Airport Pink Beach Solar
elkhorn, staghorn and fire corals, and gorgonians, leads to a 36 Salt Works
gentle reef slope starting at 25' (8m), descending to 110' Condenser
(34m). The slope has beautiful corals and sponges. On shore Bachelor's Beach
there is a sandy beach with shade for a great picnic making To Donkey Reserve Red Slave Huts
this a great spot for snorkelers. Beginner scuba divers like
the ease of Windsock.
Ponds
White Slave Huts
OLD SLAVE HUTS Thankfully, CARIBBEAN FLAMINGO Of all the Pekelmeer PEKELMEER SALT FLATS Mounds
these huts, which once housed birds to watch in Bonaire, the favorite Red Slave Huts of salt sparkle next to colorful salt
slaves, have been long in disuse. is the tall, graceful flamingo. At times pans. The sun evaporates the salt
It is said that as many as 23 slaves there may be 10,000 flamingo's rest- pans in environmentally friendly salt
had to sleep scrunched together ing and feeding in and around Bonaire's manufacturing.
with no place to lie down in each of brackish waters.
these tiny huts.
A behemoth cruise ship looms over NOTE: Use this map and the information contained on Lacre Punt Willemstoren
lovely Kralendijk, letting off its it at your own risk. We make no warranties expressed Lighthouse WILLEMSTOREN LIGHTHOUSE This
load of delighted tourists. Tour or implied. For more information about my maps visit landmark was built in 1837, but is now
buses, restaurants, wonderful and www.frankosmaps.com. Your comments and suggestions automated. It marks the spot of one
unique shops, and dive experiences for improvements are welcome. of Bonaire's most difficult dive sites.
await.
Copyright July 2008 by Frank M. Nielsen, Corona, California 92882 “Franko Maps, Ltd.” email: franko@frankosmaps.com website: www.frankosmaps.com The creator and seller of this map is in no way responsible for violation of law, injury or damage in connection with the use of this map.