Name: Scenery Bonaire North
Rating: 5.0

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.

Bonaire

Scenery Bonaire North is a 5.0-star
                rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Bonaire North, ABC Islands which is accessible from
                shore based on 1 ratings.

Scenery Bonaire North

1000 Steps is probably just as famous for the grueling hike to and from the beach as it is for its world-class diving!  Don't be dismayed-- there are only 72 steps from your car to the beach.  If your dive buddy were a true buddy, he'd carry your tank for you!

On the stretch of road between Columbia and Karpata, 7 km North of Kralendijk.  Off the entrance to Radio Netherlands.

1000 Steps

Andrea I is a large site, with ample diving space so you won't be bumping into the one or two other divers that may share this spot with you!

The entrance is about 5 km North of Kralendijk.

Andrea I

Andrea II is small private site just North of Andrea I.  The site offers easy entry, and is just minutes away from an excellent dive.

see Andrea I for the entrance directions.

Andrea II

Bari Reef is found off the shore of the Sand Dollar Condominiums.  After the tragic loss of their superb dive facility, docks, and restaurant during the Storm of '99, they put in a temporary facility on the Southern side of their property.  As of February 2001, the rebuilding is in progress.

2.5 km North of Kralendijk, just North the intersection of Kaya Gobernador Nicolaas and Kaya Amsterdam.

Bari Reef

Bise Morto is a 0-star
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Bise Morto

Blue Hole is a 5.0-star
                rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Bonaire North, ABC Islands which is accessible from
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Blue Hole

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.

Boca Bartol North

Boca Bartol South makes for a good follow-on from Boca Bartol North if you just want to off-gas at this beach.  If the current allows, try exploring the cliff area to the left.

See the Boca Bartol North site for Washington Park entrance directions.

Boca Bartol South

Boca Slagbaai is a wonderful beach that, unfortunately, was ravaged by the extremely rare hurricane of 1999.  Many of the facilities and buildings on this beach were damaged.  As repairs are made and concessions begin operations again, we'll put a note in this section.  This is a great beach to spend the day with the kids.

See the Boca Bartol North site for Washington Park entrance directions.

Boca Slagbaai North

This is another perspective of the Slagbaai Beach, from the South.  The area is a wonderful site to visit, if only to spend the day relaxing on the beach.

See the Boca Bartol North site for Washington Park entrance directions.

Scenery Bonaire North

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Scenery Bonaire North