# Bonaire.com

> Bonaire.com, the complete travel guide to Bonaire: an independent guide to a Dutch Caribbean island in the southern Caribbean, 50 miles north of Venezuela. Part of the ABC islands (with Aruba and Curaçao) and a special municipality of the Netherlands. Covers 1,000+ local businesses, the 86 official dive sites of the marine park, beaches, restaurants, activities and travel information.

Bonaire.com is a multilingual destination guide (Dutch, English, Spanish, German) serving visitors, divers, and residents. Content is curated from verified local sources and the island's business community. The site is run by locals based on Bonaire.

## Key facts about Bonaire

- Location: Southern Caribbean, 12.18°N 68.24°W
- Size: 288 km² (111 sq mi)
- Population: 27,611 (CBS)
- Currency: US dollar (USD)
- Languages: Dutch and Papiamentu (both official); English widely spoken, Spanish common
- Climate: about 82°F (28°C) year-round, sea 79-82°F (26-28°C), outside hurricane belt
- Political status: Special municipality of the Netherlands (Caribbean Netherlands)
- Airport: Flamingo International Airport (BON)
- Visitor Entry Tax: $75 per adult, $10 per child (pay online at tourismtax.bonairegov.com)

## Primary content areas

- [Homepage NL](https://bonaire.com/nl/): Dutch homepage with top categories, FAQ, travel info
- [Homepage EN](https://bonaire.com/en/): English homepage (US/international audience)
- [Homepage ES](https://bonaire.com/es/): Spanish homepage
- [Homepage DE](https://bonaire.com/de/): German homepage

## Travel information

- [Tourist tax (NL)](https://bonaire.com/nl/reisinformatie/toeristenbelasting/): Visitor Entry Tax details, rates, payment
- [Tourist tax (EN)](https://bonaire.com/en/travel-info/tourist-tax/)
- [Weather & climate (NL)](https://bonaire.com/nl/reisinformatie/weer-klimaat/): Best time to visit, seasonal patterns
- [Flights (NL)](https://bonaire.com/nl/reisinformatie/vluchten-bonaire/): Routes from Netherlands, US, regional
- [Safety (NL)](https://bonaire.com/nl/reisinformatie/veiligheid/): Safety tips for visitors
- [Transport & car rental (NL)](https://bonaire.com/nl/reisinformatie/vervoer-bonaire/): Why rental car is essential
- [Costs & budget (NL)](https://bonaire.com/nl/reisinformatie/kosten-budget/): Vacation cost breakdown

## Attractions & activities

- [Diving (NL)](https://bonaire.com/nl/duiken/): 86 official dive sites (STINAPA), #1 shore diving in world
- [Dive sites (NL)](https://bonaire.com/nl/duikplekken/): Complete list of named dive sites
- [Snorkeling (NL)](https://bonaire.com/nl/snorkelen/): Reefs accessible from shore
- [Beaches (NL)](https://bonaire.com/nl/stranden/): Klein Bonaire, Pink Beach, Lac Bay and more
- [Sights (NL)](https://bonaire.com/nl/bezienswaardigheden/): Washington Slagbaai, Kralendijk, landmarks
- [Nature (NL)](https://bonaire.com/nl/natuur/): Flamingos, mangroves, marine park
- [Restaurants (NL)](https://bonaire.com/nl/restaurants/): Local and international cuisine
- [Events (NL)](https://bonaire.com/nl/evenementen/): Festivals and local events

## Blog & guides

- [Blog (NL)](https://bonaire.com/nl/blog/): Travel tips, guides, island stories
- [Blog (EN)](https://bonaire.com/en/blog/)

## Business directory

All listed businesses are verified local operators. Data includes Google ratings, review counts, hours, location, contact info. Access via category pages or the complete search at https://bonaire.com/nl/zoeken/.

## Data policy

Content is original, fact-checked against the island_facts knowledge base, and updated regularly. Attribution is welcomed. Cite as "Bonaire.com" with a link to the source page.