Bonaire
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Bonaire is a small island located in
the southern Caribbean (maps) known for its pioneering role in the preservation
of nature, in particular the preservation of the marine environment, and for its
excellent scuba diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing, among other things. Kayak
in the mangroves, the gentle bay or venture out into the open ocean for a real
challenge. Enjoy the nature of the land cycling or mountain biking.
Over the last two decades, Bonaire has consistently ranked as the finest
snorkeling and scuba diving destination in the Caribbean. A major reason for
this prominence is the island's diligent stewardship of its marine resources --
all of the waters off Bonaire's coast have been legally protected since 1979,
and it shows.
But there is plenty more to do here. The unusually steady trade winds that wash
over the island create ideal conditions for world-class windsurfing, and the
sere beauty of its semi-desert landscape is home to an outlandish assortment of
wildlife. Iguanas meditatively toast themselves atop the desert rock formations
of Washington Slagbaai, while vast orange-pink clouds of flamingoes drift across
bone-white salt flats. Divi-divi trees bend into surreal sculptures of the wind
itself, and towering cacti stand as reminders of the Caribbean's diverse
ecology.
We invite you to explore all these aspects of Bonaire -- and more -- in the
pages that follow. Our dive pages offer the most up-to-date and comprehensive
coverage of Bonaire diving on the world wide web, including site descriptions,
service providers, and a Marine Park profile.
Many descriptions and slogans have been written about Bonaire: Best Kept Secret,
Unhurried, Unspoiled, Unforgettable; Diver's Paradise; and the list goes on...
The fact is that all these statements are true, and then some. Another truth is
the statistic that over 30% of arrivals on Bonaire are repeat visitors!
There are a number of reasons people visit our island. First timers generally
have heard about the climate, the water, the sun and what there is to do. When
asked, repeat visitors generally say that they did not have enough time to do
all they wanted to on their first visit. If it is the third or fourth trip, the
answer is basically the same but with this addition "It is the warmth and
friendliness of the people" that keeps visitors returning year after year.
Bonaire has the reputation of being laid back, slower paced and very tranquil.
The good news is that while this is all quite true, the island also offers a
lively nightlife, fun places to visit and world class restaurants. When you
first come to the island, you are a visitor, but when you leave, you are a
friend.
Bonaire's Climate Table
| Month |
Average
high |
Average
low |
Warmest
ever |
Coldest
ever |
Average
dew point |
Average
precipitation |
| F |
C |
F |
C |
F |
C |
F |
C |
F |
C |
| January |
84 |
28,9 |
76 |
24,4 |
89 |
31,2 |
70 |
21,1 |
72 |
22,2 |
2.1 |
| February |
85 |
29,4 |
76 |
24,4 |
95 |
35 |
68 |
20 |
72 |
22,2 |
1.1 |
| March |
86 |
30 |
77 |
25 |
90 |
32,2 |
70 |
21,1 |
72 |
22,2 |
0.7 |
| April |
87 |
30,6 |
78 |
25,6 |
93 |
33,9 |
72 |
22,2 |
74 |
23,3 |
0.9 |
| May |
88 |
31,1 |
79 |
26,1 |
95 |
35 |
72 |
22,2 |
75 |
23,8 |
0.8 |
| June |
88 |
31,1 |
80 |
26,7 |
100 |
37,8 |
68 |
20 |
75 |
23,8 |
0.8 |
| July |
89 |
31,7 |
79 |
26,1 |
102 |
38,9 |
68 |
20 |
75 |
23,9 |
1.3 |
| August |
89 |
31,7 |
80 |
26,7 |
99 |
37,2 |
68 |
20 |
75 |
23,8 |
1.7 |
| September |
89 |
31,7 |
80 |
26,7 |
100 |
37,8 |
72 |
22,2 |
76 |
24,4 |
1.7 |
| October |
88 |
31,1 |
79 |
26,1 |
97 |
36,1 |
73 |
22,8 |
76 |
24,4 |
3.2 |
| November |
87 |
30,6 |
79 |
26,1 |
96 |
35,6 |
68 |
20 |
75 |
23,9 |
3.6 |
| December |
85 |
29,4 |
77 |
25 |
91 |
32,8 |
68 |
20 |
73 |
22,8 |
3.7 |
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