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Bonaire is located outside the Caribbean hurricane belt and is 30 miles from Curacao, 50 miles north of Venezuela, and 86 miles east of Aruba. The island is 42 miles long and 7 miles wide at its widest point, with the area being 112 square miles. For the past 20 years, Bonaire has been named the finest snorkeling and scuba diving destination in the Caribbean. Bonaire is also known for its semi-desert landscape.

While diving and other water sports may be the most popular things to do on the island, there are many other interesting things to do on land. One of the most interesting places to visit is Washington-Slagbaai National Park, a 13,500 acre natural park that shows off the island’s landscape. The park boasts exotic wildlife in its natural habitat, vast salt plains, beaches and diving opportunities, and many scenic views. Brandaris, the highest hill of Bonaire, is located in the center of the park and provides a breathtaking view of the island.

Bonaire is very well known for its warm and friendly people, as well as its protected waters, since all of the waters off Bonaire’s coast have been declared a marine park since 1979. Bonaire is also becoming more and more recognized as a perfect place for windsurfing, kayaking, and sailing, as well as hiking, and bird-watching. The island is home to nearly 200 species of birds, including Bonaire’s signature bird, the pink flamingo.

Diver’s paradise, best kept secret, and unhurried, unspoiled, unforgettable are just a few of the descriptions that have been written about Bonaire. It is truly an island worth seeing.

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