Enlarge Photo

Photo by: Courtesy of Bonaire Tourism

Windsurfing at Lac Bay
The peaceful, protected lagoon at Lac Bay is the perfect spot for windsurfing with extraordinarily clear, waist-deep with constant 15-to-25 knots per hour crosswinds. Here, windsurfing operations features top-of-the-line equipment and classes for beginners to advanced board sailors. Production or custom boards can be rented by the hour, day or week.

Kiteboarding
An easy sport to learn in Bonaire’s calm waters, kiteboarding uses wind and a kite to pull a board over water. There are a number of kiteboarding sites around Bonaire, each catering to boarders of various skill levels. Beginners will enjoy kiteboarding at Atlantis on Bonaire’s southwest coast, while more experienced boarders will have fun at Pink Beach and No Name Beach (Klein Bonaire).

Landsailing
Landsailing is the sport of moving over sand/dry land using a board of wheels and carrying a sail for propulsion by the wind. In Bonaire the fast-paced sport of landsailing can be experienced on the world’s largest landsailing track using wind-driven, sit-in Blokart three-wheelers (no fuel is used) that are easily controlled using the hands and feet.

Washington-Slagbaai National Park
One of the first national parks in the Caribbean, Washington-Salgbaai National Park is home to over 190 species of birds, thousands of towering Candle cacti, herds of goats, stray donkeys and lizards. The park terrain is varied and those who are ambitious enough to climb some of the steep hills are rewarded with majestically sweeping views. Jeeps and cars can be taken through the park on one of two driving trails and many of the points of interest are worth a closer inspection on foot. Small hidden beaches with exquisite crashing waters by the cliffs provide a great place to picnic, rest and explore throughout the northeast end of the park.

Flamingo Watching at the Salt Flats
The best place to watch flamingos is at the island’s salt ponds in the National Park, at Goto Meer or at the southern end of the island at the solar salt works. While the solar sanctuary within the salt works requires a special permit for entry, the flamingos can be seen from the road. Every day at sunset, the entire flock flies the short 50-mile trip to Venezuela for feeding.

Kayaking
The calm water surrounding much of Bonaire makes kayaking a relaxing and appropriate mode of transport. On the windward side of the island, kayaks are available to explore Lac Bay, a lagoon, which is a nursery for fish life. The mangroves also create a wonderful set of tunnels in which to see beautiful wildlife. On the leeward side of the island, several dive shops rent kayaks as a means to peacefully view the coast or to visit the small island of Klein Bonaire.

Horseback Riding
Bonaire’s best known places for riding are Rancho Washikemba on Bonaire’s eastern side, near Lagoon and the Riding Academy Club located only a short drive from Bonaire’s capital Kralendijk. Both ranches take riders off the beaten track to back roads, and trails than riders of all skill levels can enjoy.

Kralendijk: The Capital City
Only a few blocks in size, Kralendijk, the capital of Bonaire is a quiet town of colorful, well preserved buildings. Sightseeing highlights are Fort Oranje, Queen Wilhemina Park, Government House and the miniature Greek temple-style fruit and vegetable market. Kralendijk’s numerous bars and restaurants offer authentic local seafood dishes and Amstel beer (brewed at neighboring Curacao) at reasonable prices. Open-air cafes overlook the waterfront, so visitors can watch the fish as they dine.