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Taste of Bonaire: Culture

This Taste of Bonaire will be held in Rincon, this event attracts locals and tourists alike to taste a variety of dishes offered on the island, with live music and performances. This is the perfect place to experience the rich culture of Bonaire, including the culmination of all the nationalities that have a hand in...

Cyclovia Kids

A day dedicated to getting out of the house and going to play outside. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for scooting, skating, biking and more. This date is reserved for all the fun activities that can and should be done in a park. Grab your family and hit the pavement, you might even bump...

Quarterly Joint Press Conference #1

Tourism Corporation Bonaire with its partners, the Public Entity of Bonaire, Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association, Bonaire International Airport have a joint quarterly press conference to promote and foster collaboration while informing the local community about the developments within the tourism industry.

Tourism after 5

The perfect opportunity to expose yourself to the tourism industry. An event that brings several island partners, with a mind for business, together to discuss collaboration possibilities and meet new potential partners. Aside from networking, organizations within the industry can showcase their property by hosting the event at their establishment.

Good Friday

Good Friday is the day for Christians to commemorate Jesus's crucifixion. On this day, according to the Bible, the Jewish religious leaders—who had condemned Jesus the night before for claiming to be the son of God and king of the Jews—brought him to the Romans for sentencing.

Easter

Easter is the greatest celebration in the Catholic church because it is the completion of the Holy week that ends with the resurrection of Jesus. Easter celebrates the beginning and foundation of Christianity. Jesus was raised from the dead, and it goes to show that He conquered sin and death.

Easter Monday – Simadan (Harvest) Festival Rincon

Simadan stems from Bonaire’s slave days and celebrates the growing season’s harvest (typically March/April). The festive harvest celebration in Bonaire varies from other places, perhaps, as a direct result of the way slaves on Bonaire were treated. Bonaire’s slaves grew crops for owners and some were permitted personal crops as well, a “liberty” not usually...

TCB & Friends: Simadan Outfit Reveal

Tourism Corporation Bonaire works hard to share Bonaire with the world, always keeping the community of Bonaire at top of mind. That’s why TCB & Friends tries to give back to the community during the celebrations where people come together to celebrate the heritage and culture of the island of Bonaire. On this day, the...

King’s Birthday

An official government ceremony in honor of King Willem Alexander is followed by numerous events and celebrations in Kralendijk.

Cultural Event – Nos Zjilea

This event has a fusion of local arts & crafts, plants & vegetables and educational presentations. Enjoy the delicious food while listening to some of the best local musicians as they play live at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.

Dia di Rincon Cultural Event

Rincon Day is a special day on the island of Bonaire, where the focus is in the oldest town of Bonaire and the Dutch Caribbean. Visitors can enjoy an array of local cuisines and listen to local music and traditional dances. All of these activities take place in the center of Rincon where locals and...

TCB & Friends: Simadan Rincon

Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) participates in the grand parade, with their group named: TCB & Friends Culture Group.

Labor Day

Labor Day is a legal holiday. There aren’t any events, but shops, banks and offices are closed.

Tourism After 5

The perfect opportunity to expose yourself to the tourism industry. An event that brings several island partners, with a mind for business, together to discuss collaboration possibilities and meet new potential partners. Aside from networking, organizations within the industry can showcase their property by hosting the event at their establishment.

REGGAE FREEDOM FESTIVAL

On Thursday, May 4, the movies 'Tula' and the short documentary 'Kamp op Bonaire' with Ismael Soliano will be screened. On Friday, May 5, on Liberation Day, we celebrate Freedom and various local and international reggae bands will perform and various local DJs will musically frame the evening. Location: Tera Cora Ranch.

Cyclovia Kids

A day dedicated to getting out of the house and going to play outside. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for scooting, skating, biking and more. This date is reserved for all the fun activities that can and should be done in a park. Grab your family and hit the pavement, you might even bump...

Bonaire Culinair

There is no better time to try a new restaurant than during the 15-day culinary event, when you can go to different restaurants and experience a 3-course meal for an...

Operation CCR

Are you ready for a week full of CCR diving? During this week you can immerse yourself in the world of CCR diving. There will be presentations, demonstrations, and gear...

Cultural Event – Nos Zjilea

This event has a fusion of local arts & crafts, plants & vegetables and educational presentations. Enjoy the delicious food while listening to some of the best local musicians as...

Bario Festival: Rincon

A festival for all the neighborhoods of the island. The six main and oldest ones are symbolized on our flag by the red star with the six points. These neighborhoods are Antriol, Nikiboko, Nort’i Saliña, Playa, Rincon, and Tera Kòra. This festival was created to attract people to these different neighborhoods so they can experience...

Marshe di Rincon

Sharing is in our nature, which is why sharing an experience in the oldest village feels so great. Rincon is filled with history and keeps many old traditions alive to this day. Exploring the village is so much fun, but now you can explore, shop and feel the warmth of the people of Rincon. Don’t...

ReeFiesta 2023

Come celebrate World Reef Awareness Day on Thursday, June 1st with an all-day event hosted by Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire. It’s more important now than ever to spread awareness about coral restoration here on Bonaire, so let’s come together as a community to appreciate our beautiful reef ecosystem! Join us for this FREE event for an opportunity to...

Tourism After 5

The perfect opportunity to expose yourself to the tourism industry. An event that brings several island partners, with a mind for business, together to discuss collaboration possibilities and meet new potential partners. Aside from networking, organizations within the industry can showcase their property by hosting the event at their establishment.

My Guardian Group Walk & Run Bonaire 2023

On Sunday, June 4, 2023, the 6th edition of the My Guardian Group Walk & Run will take place on Bonaire. The start is at 6.30 am at Bachelor's Beach and the finish is at Frans Paradise. As Guardian Group Fatum, we think it is very important to stimulate health through sports. You can choose to run...

Cyclovia Kids

A day dedicated to getting out of the house and going to play outside. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for scooting, skating, biking and more. This date is reserved for all the fun activities that can and should be done in a park. Grab your family and hit the pavement, you might even bump...

Kids Sea Camp

Kids Sea Camp is a fun family event hosted each year by Margo Peyton at Buddy Dive Resort. This complete program integrates both educational events for the children on land and underwater as well as private family time to make this a memorable experience for the whole family. Kids Sea Camp weeks are fun for...

Bonaire Rum Week

A week to learn about different types of rum and rum infused products. Find out which brand and tastes match you best and see how to do it right. With rum being produced on the island, there is no better time to see what we are made of compared to the rest of the world....

Taste of Bonaire: Talent

Usually held in the heart of Kralendijk, this event attracts locals and tourists alike to taste a variety of dishes offered on the island, with live music and performances. This is the perfect place to experience the rich culture of Bonaire, including the culmination of all the nationalities that have a hand in creating this...

Yoga & Wellness Week

An event that focuses on all things health and natural. Celebrating the beauty of the calming sceneries and using them in a calming and healing way. The perfect escape from the busy life. A chance to unwind and learn about the various practices, diets, treatments, and shops available. Both hotels and restaurants will be offering...

Cultural Event – Nos Zjilea

This event has a fusion of local arts & crafts, plants & vegetables and educational presentations. Enjoy the delicious food while listening to some of the best local musicians as they play live at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.

Marshe di Rincon

Sharing is in our nature, which is why sharing an experience in the oldest village feels so great. Rincon is filled with history and keeps many old traditions alive to this day. Exploring the village is so much fun, but now you can explore, shop and feel the warmth of the people of Rincon. Don’t...

Quarterly Joint Press Conference #2

Tourism Corporation Bonaire with its partners, the Public Entity of Bonaire, Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association, Bonaire International Airport have a joint quarterly press conference to promote and foster collaboration while informing the local community about the developments within the tourism industry.

Tourism After 5

The perfect opportunity to expose yourself to the tourism industry. An event that brings several island partners, with a mind for business, together to discuss collaboration possibilities and meet new potential partners. Aside from networking, organizations within the industry can showcase their property by hosting the event at their establishment.

Cyclovia Kids

A day dedicated to getting out of the house and going to play outside. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for scooting, skating, biking and more. This date is reserved for all the fun activities that can and should be done in a park. Grab your family and hit the pavement, you might even bump...

Bario Festival: Nikiboko

A festival for all the neighborhoods of the island. The six main and oldest ones are symbolized on our flag by the red star with the six points. These neighborhoods are Antriol, Nikiboko, Nort’i Saliña, Playa, Rincon, and Tera Kòra. This festival was created to attract people to these different neighborhoods so they can experience...

Marshe di Rincon

Sharing is in our nature, so we would like you to experience the oldest village of Bonaire while walking around and shop, indulge in our local food and feeling the warmth of the people of Rincon. We invite you all to join us at the Marshe di Rincon starting in the morning until the afternoon....

Beach clean-up at Washikemba

Saturday July 29 we are organizing a beach clean-up at Washikemba together with Clean Coast Bonaire, STINAPA, A Plastic Free Bonaire, One Hour Clean Up Power and NOBO Bonaire. Washikemba is an important nesting site for sea turtles and has a very high load of litter. This is why it could use a big coastal...

Cultural Event – Nos Zjilea

This event has a fusion of local arts & crafts, plants & vegetables and educational presentations. Enjoy the delicious food while listening to some of the best local musicians as they play live at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.

Local Chefs Night

We invite YOU for the 1st edition of our local chefs night! This evening will be the one that we put local food on the culinary map These 5 stars of the restaurant industry on Bonaire will cook like nobody else to support Jeomar’s culinary internship in Bulgaria! What to expect is a unique experience...

Tourism After 5

The perfect opportunity to expose yourself to the tourism industry. An event that brings several island partners, with a mind for business, together to discuss collaboration possibilities and meet new potential partners. Aside from networking, organizations within the industry can showcase their property by hosting the event at their establishment.

Cyclovia Kids

A day dedicated to getting out of the house and going to play outside. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for scooting, skating, biking and more. This date is reserved for all the fun activities that can and should be done in a park. Grab your family and hit the pavement, you might even bump...

Marshe di Rincon

Sharing is in our nature, so we would like you to experience the oldest village of Bonaire while walking around and shop, indulge in our local food and feeling the warmth of the people of Rincon. We invite you all to join us at the Marshe di Rincon starting in the morning until the afternoon....

Taste of Bonaire: Summer

Usually held in the heart of Kralendijk, this event attracts locals and tourists alike to taste a variety of dishes offered on the island, with live music and performances. This...

Cultural Event – Nos Zjilea

This event has a fusion of local arts & crafts, plants & vegetables and educational presentations. Enjoy the delicious food while listening to some of the best local musicians as...

Buddy Dive Thru the Lens

Buddy Dive Thru the Lens is all about underwater photography! It offers a fantastic opportunity if you are new to underwater photography or if you want to develop yourself and...

Cyclovia Kids

A day dedicated to getting out of the house and going to play outside. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for scooting, skating, biking and more. This date is reserved...

Bonaire Flag Day

A local holiday where the entire island of Bonaire celebrates the existence of the island. Usually it is held within a chosen neighborhood on Bonaire where locals and visitors dance,...

Tourism After 5

The perfect opportunity to expose yourself to the tourism industry. An event that brings several island partners, with a mind for business, together to discuss collaboration possibilities and meet new...

Cultural Market in honor of Bonaire Day

Divi Flamingo Beach Resort is organizing a very special cultural market in honor of Bonaire Day. This event is completely free and open to the public. There will be local...

Marshe di Rincon

Sharing is in our nature, so we would like you to experience the oldest village of Bonaire while walking around and shop, indulge in our local food and feeling the...

Bonaire Culinair

There is no better time to try a new restaurant than during the 15-day culinary event, when you can go to different restaurants and experience a 3-course meal for an...

Bonaire Dive Week

From September 23rd – 30th, Bonaire will be hosting the Bonaire Dive Week in partnership with PADI, the world's largest ocean exploration and diver organization. The week-long exploration event will...

Scavenger Hunt (for kids)

Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) is organizing a great scavenger hunt for children, in connection with Tourism Month in September. The scavenger hunt will take place on Saturday, September 23 at...

Tourism Week

This week is dedicated to the tourism industry to get people aware of the development taking place on the island. There will be a tourism summit where island partners come...

Tourism Summit

Tourism Corporation Bonaire organizes a Tourism Summit annually in the Tourism month to share the vision, actions and strategy for tourism development on Bonaire. An overview of Bonaire’s state of...

Bonaire Wine Week

From September 28th – October 1st, Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association and TCB in collaboration with wine education and certification provider WTOL Academy and Stichting Vakbekwaamheid Horeca (SVH), are organizing the first Bonaire Wine Week, with the aim to showcase the richness and diversity of the wine industry while promoting Bonaire as a premier destination...

Bonaire TeK

During the most significant technical diving event in the Caribbean, guests can enjoy demos and tryouts with the newest equipment, presentations from renowned names in the industry, and lots of exciting and fun tec dives. Every year, Buddy Dive welcomes guest speakers and presenters from all over the world. Bonaire TeK thrives to bring together...

Cultural Event – Nos Zjilea

This event has a fusion of local arts & crafts, plants & vegetables and educational presentations. Enjoy the delicious food while listening to some of the best local musicians as they play live at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.

Taste of Bonaire: Tourism

Usually held in the heart of Kralendijk, this event attracts locals and tourists alike to taste a variety of dishes offered on the island, with live music and performances. This is the perfect place to experience the rich culture of Bonaire, including the culmination of all the nationalities that have a hand in creating this...

Goat Festival

Washington Slagbaai National Park, STINAPA, is organizing ‘Festival di Kabritu’, the annual Goat Festival. There will be a variety of local dishes made with goat meat, sweets, drinks, folkloric music and dance, games and domino. A culinary contest will be held as well between participants. They will be judged on presentation and taste. Entrance to the...

Cyclovia Kids

A day dedicated to getting out of the house and going to play outside. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for scooting, skating, biking and more. This date is reserved for all the fun activities that can and should be done in a park. Grab your family and hit the pavement, you might even bump...

Tourism After 5

The perfect opportunity to expose yourself to the tourism industry. An event that brings several island partners, with a mind for business, together to discuss collaboration possibilities and meet new potential partners. Aside from networking, organizations within the industry can showcase their property by hosting the event at their establishment.

Bonaire Sailing Regatta

The 56th edition of the Bonaire Regatta takes place from October 9-14. During this event the bay will be filled with sails from all kinds of sailing divisions, all competing for their class championship. During nighttime visit downtown, where different vendors sell food, arts & crafts, and other goodies. Also enjoy different live performances by...

Marshe di Rincon

Sharing is in our nature, so we would like you to experience the oldest village of Bonaire while walking around and shop, indulge in our local food and feeling the warmth of the people of Rincon. We invite you all to join us at the Marshe di Rincon starting in the morning until the afternoon....

Cultural Event – Nos Zjilea

This event has a fusion of local arts & crafts, plants & vegetables and educational presentations. Enjoy the delicious food while listening to some of the best local musicians as they play live at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.

Tourism After 5

The perfect opportunity to expose yourself to the tourism industry. An event that brings several island partners, with a mind for business, together to discuss collaboration possibilities and meet new potential partners. Aside from networking, organizations within the industry can showcase their property by hosting the event at their establishment.

Bario Festival: Rincon

A festival for all the neighborhoods of the island. The six main and oldest ones are symbolized on our flag by the red star with the six points. These neighborhoods are Antriol, Nikiboko, Nort’i Saliña, Playa, Rincon, and Tera Kòra. This festival was created to attract people to these different neighborhoods so they can experience...

Cyclovia Kids

A day dedicated to getting out of the house and going to play outside. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for scooting, skating, biking and more. This date is reserved for all the fun activities that can and should be done in a park. Grab your family and hit the pavement, you might even bump...

Cultural Event – Nos Zjilea

This event has a fusion of local arts & crafts, plants & vegetables and educational presentations. Enjoy the delicious food while listening to some of the best local musicians as they play live at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.

Marshe di Rincon

Sharing is in our nature, so we would like you to experience the oldest village of Bonaire while walking around and shop, indulge in our local food and feeling the warmth of the people of Rincon. We invite you all to join us at the Marshe di Rincon starting in the morning until the afternoon....

Cyclovia Kids

A day dedicated to getting out of the house and going to play outside. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for scooting, skating, biking and more. This date is reserved for all the fun activities that can and should be done in a park. Grab your family and hit the pavement, you might even bump...

Recap of the Year

Tourism Corporation Bonaire with its partners, the Public Entity of Bonaire, Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association, Bonaire International Airport have a joint quarterly press conference to promote and foster collaboration while informing the local community about the developments within the tourism industry. 

Tourism After 5

The perfect opportunity to expose yourself to the tourism industry. An event that brings several island partners, with a mind for business, together to discuss collaboration possibilities and meet new potential partners. Aside from networking, organizations within the industry can showcase their property by hosting the event at their establishment.

Bario Festival: Nort’i Saliña

A festival for all the neighborhoods of the island. The six main and oldest ones are symbolized on our flag by the red star with the six points. These neighborhoods are Antriol, Nikiboko, Nort’i Saliña, Playa, Rincon, and Tera Kòra. This festival was created to attract people to these different neighborhoods so they can experience...

Kingdom Day

Kingdom Day is a public holiday on the island of Bonaire, and it is observed on December 15 each year. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when Queen Juliana signed the Charter for the Kingdom of Netherlands in 1954. Majority of the governmental businesses are closed.