Visitor Entry Tax
Visitors to Bonaire are required to pay a tourist entry tax of $75 per person, per visit.
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Our calendar shows the special events and celebrations that are held throughout the year on Bonaire.
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.
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...
Four times a year, Dive Friends Bonaire organize a Quarterly Clean Up Dive in which we eliminate as much trash from the reef as possible. We do all this with the help of dozens of volunteers. Both divers and non-divers are welcome to join as we also count and categorize the collected debris. We upload...
Tickets Are Now Available! Get ready for an unforgettable culinary experience in the heart of Rincon! Posada Para Mira proudly presents Sena na Mesa Largu Den kurason di Rincon - 3rd Edition! A long-table dinner for 300 guests, featuring: A welcome drink, A 5-course dinner experience (vegan option available), Live music in an elevated traditional...
On Saturday, April 25, Mangazina di Rei is organizing its monthly event of Nos Zjilea. This month's event is a special edition, which is a fashion show of the trends of the past. This edition will be in Papiamentu.
Experience the Magic of Plaza Invites. This time, on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, with Jacob Jan Boerma. An exclusive culinary evening where passion meets perfection. Michelin-starred chefs René Brienen and Jacob Jan Boerma come together for a remarkable 6-course fine dining menu. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted to highlight the delicate flavors...
Experience the Magic of Plaza Invites. This time, on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, with Jacob Jan Boerma. An exclusive culinary evening where passion meets perfection. Michelin-starred chefs René Brienen and Jacob Jan Boerma come together for a remarkable 6-course fine dining menu. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted to highlight the delicate flavors...
An official government ceremony in honor of King Willem Alexander is followed by numerous events and celebrations in Kralendijk.