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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.
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 Corporation Bonaire (TCB), along with SKAL, will organize for the first time Bonaire by Night. This event will take place on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, from 6 pm to 9 pm. The event will be held at Kaya Grandi, the entire downtown area, and Terramar Mall. The Bonaire by Night event will continue at the...
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 learn new skills. A wide offer of SeaLife demos, clinics, presentations and photography dedicated boat dives will make this week one you will remember forever!...
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 Corporation Bonaire (TCB), along with SKAL, will organize the second Bonaire by Night. This event will take place on Thursday, September 5th, 2024, from 6 pm to 9 pm. The event will be held at Kaya Grandi, the entire downtown area, and Terramar Mall. The Bonaire by Night event will continue at the beginning...
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, eat, drink on the streets with several entertainment bands. The Motorcycle event is also one of the major highlights of this day where over 400...
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...
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.
The 57th edition of the Bonaire Regatta takes place from October 7-12. 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...
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.
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.
Some might remember but it has been a while since we had the last Kaminda di Arte on Bonaire. The Kaminda di Arte, literally translated to ‘Road of Art’ takes you on a tour of the island visiting art studios and galleries. This year art center Sobremesa has taken the initiative to organize the 2024...
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.
Christmas Day is a public holiday celebrated around the world and most Christians celebrate on December 25. On the island, Christmas is celebrated with family and friends. Stores and other businesses are closed on this day.
Second Christmas Day, also known as Boxing Day, is a public holiday celebrated in many countries, and it is observed on December 26, the day after Christmas Day. Majority of businesses are closed with stores and supermarkets having adapted opening hours.
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...
New Year’s Eve is celebrated with different stores and businesses having an end of the year event with pagara (fireworks) during the day. At night the majority of people spend...
