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.
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 it with their family and friends by enjoying food, music and fireworks. Some hotels have special parties for their guests and locals.
Maskarada, on New Year’s Day, originates from Bonaire’s Spanish background. Completely disguised, including speech, locals from each village dress and arrive early in groups at the Lt. Governor’s home to dance and play outside wishing the family a Happy New Year (“Bon Aña”). The Lt. Governor thanks them with a bottle of rum, held and...
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.
Are you ready to start living your dream and start a career in the dive industry? No better place to do so than on Divers Paradise Bonaire at Buddy Dive Resort. Buddy Dive Resort is not only well renowned as one of the top dive destinations in the Caribbean, but it has been hosting Instructor...
The neighborhood of Rincon demonstrates its Carnival spirit with the presentation of its children Parade. Come see our children fill the streets of Rincon with beautiful costumes.
The Children Carnival Parade in Kralendijk includes all the island’s different Carnival groups. Hundreds of children enjoy the opportunity to show off their dancing skills and colorful costumes.
This is a prelude to the Grand Carnival Parade in Kralendijk. Local musicians create an exceptional ambiance in Rincon by playing their latest Carnival hits to the delight of hundreds...
The largest Carnival Parade is the Grand Parade through Kralendijk held on Sunday before Ash Wednesday. This parade is filled with unforgettable music, spectacular floats and original costumes decorated with...
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...
