Traveling and eating go hand in hand, and no one wants to travel to a place where delicious food can’t be found! Whether you have the budget to eat at the island’s best restaurants every night of the week or would like to sample a variety of cuisines, Bonaire has the food, sights and sounds for you on your next trip. Here are some Bonaire food and travel tips to keep in mind the next time you arrive in this beautiful island paradise!
Traveling to Bonaire can be quick and easy. Many cities in North America and Europe offer nonstop flights to Bonaire and the surrounding Caribbean islands. Bonaire is accessible by air and ship, although normally only cruise ships dock at the main ports. Water taxis are available for transportation around the island and are great for touring Bonaire’s beautiful shores. Bonaire is a world-class dive destination and many companies operate private boat tours to the best dive and snorkel sites on the island.
Although Bonaire is a geographically small island, many visitors choose to rent a car when visiting. Small buses and taxis are also available to travel around the island and public transport is easily accessible.
Bonaire contains an abundance of native Caribbean wildlife and flora. Visitors can spot flamingos and other rare animal species before walking through the beautiful wildlife reserve located in the northern part of the island. The variety of beaches located on the island are perfect for spending a relaxing day, preparing lunch or dinner, swimming in the warm waters and enjoying an extraordinary Caribbean sunset.
Bonaire has many different restaurants that cater to a wide variety of locals and visitors of all budgets, preferences, and nationalities. Local food focuses on dishes such as soups, stews, stir-fries, and delicious fresh seafood from the ocean around the island. International cuisine includes Chinese, Argentinian, Italian, Indonesian, Surinamese, and more. Fast food is rare on Bonaire, but the options visitors have to try all sorts of new restaurants more than make up for it. Diners should call ahead to confirm the restaurant’s opening hours, as many close briefly during the afternoon for siestas and some are closed on certain days of the week.
Traveling and eating on Bonaire is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, sure to impress even the most travel-savvy tourists from around the world. Whether you’re staying on Bonaire temporarily or planning to make this a long-term vacation, the options this little island has to offer will amaze you.
From water sports and sailing trips to endless possibilities for relaxation, Bonaire’s hospitable atmosphere translates across cultures. From the restaurants where you will eat to the places where you will stay, you will be surrounded by the warmth of the sun, the smell of the sea and the friendliness of the people around you. Getting here is simple, but getting home can be difficult as the memories of your wonderful vacation will be hard to forget.