Is English spoken in Bonaire?

Languages & Population

There are four languages spoken on Bonaire today. While Dutch is the official one used in government and legal transactions, Papiamentu is used in daily exchanges and commonly spoken under the locals. English and Spanish are also common.

What country owns Bonaire?

The Kingdom of the Netherlands is made up of 4 countries: Aruba, Curaçao, St Maarten and the Netherlands. The Netherlands includes 3 public bodies located in the Caribbean region: Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba.

Is Bonaire considered Caribbean?

Bonaire is a small island located in the Caribbean Sea. It is the B of the BES islands, together with Sint Eustatius and Saba, they make the three special municipalities of the Netherlands, the Dutch Caribbean. Bonaire is located 50 miles off of the coast of Venezuela.

Do people in Bonaire speak Dutch?

The official language of Bonaire is Dutch, yet the native language is actually Papiamentu, spoken exclusively in the ABC Islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. Papiamentu is a mixture of many languages including Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, French, English, Caribbean Indian, and various African languages.

What is Bonaire famous food?

Health Study Bonaire, St. Eustatius

Is Bonaire bigger than Aruba?

Bonaire is a little larger than Aruba in terms of size. It has a width of 3-7 miles and is 24 miles long, but only a little over 15,000 people live there. The main city is Kralendijk. Location Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire are all located in the South Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela.

Is Bonaire part of the EU?

Bonaire is part of the Netherlands and an overseas territory of the European Union. The Executive Council is responsible for the day-to-day management of Bonaire.

Is it safe to travel to Bonaire?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined Bonaire has a high level of COVID-19. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

Can a US citizen buy property in Bonaire?

Yes, foreigners can buy property in Bonaire and the island welcomes investment from overseas buyers. There are no restrictions on foreign buyers acquiring real estate in Bonaire. Foreign buyers can purchase both freehold property land and lease land which is common in Bonaire.

Does Bonaire have nice beaches?

Bonaire has over 22 beaches. On Bonaire and sister island Klein Bonaire, the sands of some beaches are soft and blindingly white, while others are coarser and darker due to the high content of crushed shells and coral. But that's a fair trade for having such spectacular reefs right offshore!

Can you use US dollars in Bonaire?

What is the currency used on the island? The currency on Bonaire is the US Dollar.

Can EU citizens move to Bonaire?

European Dutch citizens, Dutch citizens from Curaçao, St. Maarten, Aruba, and US citizens may freely enter Bonaire for up to six months every twelve months.

Is there crime in Bonaire?

There is violent crime amongst members of the illegal drugs world, but this rarely affects tourists. The main tourist areas are generally safe, but you should take normal precautions. Avoid remote areas at night. Don't take valuables to the beach.

How do I get to Bonaire?

You can visit Bonaire by Air or by Cruise. Traveling to Bonaire is possible through flying to Flamingo International Airport. The airport receives local as well as international carriers.

Which is better Curacao or Bonaire?

Curacao has over 35 bays and smaller beaches. Bonaire offers far a tinier number of beaches and also less accessible beaches. Bonaire does offer a more pristine beach with beautiful pebbles and petrified coral, but offers fewer facilities (no umbrellas, chairs, toilets and/or beach bars & restaurants).

Is Bonaire a good place to retire?

Located in the southern Caribbean just off the northern coast of South America, tiny Bonaire is a one of the best places to retire in the Caribbean. Known as the “Divers' Paradise,” this idyllic reef-ringed island offers some of the best diving and snorkeling waters in the world, with colourful marine life to discover.

Is there a ferry between Bonaire and Curacao?

Many people ask but, unfortunately, there is NO ferry service of any kind between Bonaire and Aruba, Venezuela, or Curacao. Scheduled travel between these locations is limited to air travel. It might be possible to charter a boat for your own personal tour.

What is Bonaire most known for?

Bonaire has been widely recognized for many years in the diving community as one of the world's best shore diving destinations. Bonaire's Marine Park offers a total of 86 named dive sites and is home to over 57 species of soft and stony coral and more than 350 recorded fish species.

How far is Bonaire from equator?

Distances from Bonaire

Bonaire is 843.83 mi (1,358.01 km) north of the equator, so it is located in the northern hemisphere.

What should I bring back from Bonaire?