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.



Suit up with boots at the top. Carry your BC and tank. Walk down the well worn path to an area of very large but very loose rocks. Carefully walk south over the loose rocks until you reach the boundary of the rocky area and turn right (West). Climb up over the rocky deposits and descend to the rocky/gravelly beach. 

Playa Benge is also known as Playa Bengi.

Rincón

Playa Benge

Playa Funchi is an excellent dive.  Easy entry, a short kick-out, and plenty of sights.  There is even a bit of tree shade available.

For night dive, bring your own shore light, there are NO lights visible for orientation.

Last Dive must be done till 2:30 pm

Easy access, sandy bottom with some corrals

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

Playa Funchi

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

Wayaca II is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Bonaire, Bonnaire North which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Wayaca II

Wayaca III is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Bonaire, Bonnaire North which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Wayaca III

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.

Boca Slagbaai 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





Boka Slagbaai North is also known as Slagbaai.

Boka Slagbaai North

Nukove is really out of the way, but not difficult to find with a good map.  It is a beautiful cove and beach area where you'll have little, if any, company.  The dive is easy and rewarding.  Bring a lunch and plenty of water.

You'll start your trek by turning right just before the Bonaire Petroleum Corporation storage tanks in the Karpata area.

Nukove

Carel's Vision is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Bonaire, Bonnaire North which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Carel's Vision

The Point is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Bonaire, Bonnaire North which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Playa Benge

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Playa Benge