Bonaire

Beautiful Bonaire, in the southern Caribbean Sea, provides an ecological paradise for nature lovers above and below the water! The entire coastline is protected as the “Bonaire Marine Park” (up to depths of 200 feet), encompassing reef systems that provide excellent snorkeling and shore diving locations.

Aside from Diving, salt production is Bonaire’s biggest industry and is quickly observed in the South. The stunning salt beds of Pekelmeer are also home to one of the hemisphere's great populations of flamingoes. In addition, neighboring excellent shore diving and snorkeling sites, are historical landmarks to Bonaire’s repressive past: African slave huts. These huts still stand in the area around Rincon and along the saltpans of South Bonaire.

This is the northern-most shore diving spot on Bonaire.  Since the rugged Northeast coast is just a few km from this site, you can imagine that the diving could be a little dodgy.  Pick a good day when the winds are from the South or Southeast, and you'll be able to explore some relatively unvisited areas.

Hopefully, you have a good map that will get you to the Rincon Village!  Once in the village, look for the signs that will point you to the Washington Park entrance.  You then will wind your way through about 4 km of well-paved roads to get to the park.

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