Bonaire
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| Country: | Antilles |
| Sea: | Caribbean Sea |
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| Foto by: Chika | |
Large protected diving paradise
Bonaire has made one of the most beautiful underwater area’s into a large ecological reservation and is therefore very popular amongst divers.
About Bonaire
Bonaire is with about 11,000 inhabitants much less populated than its larger brother Curaçao. The island gives the good example concerning nature conservancy: the whole island is protected area. Divers pay an entrance contribution and are to attend an orientation session. Two area’s are forbidden for divers: north of Boca Kayon to Boca Slagbaai and west of Karpata. Popular dive spots are regularly closed to relieve the coral and give it a chance to recuperate. Most hotels and resorts are in or close to the capital city Kralendijk
Diving in Bonaire
Most dive spots are in the sheltered south- and westcoast, at the other side of the island there is not much to do anyhow. At Bonaire you can dive unaccompanied. You can just rent a couple of cylinders and enter the water at some spot. The dive spots are indicated by the markings on yellow stones along the road. Best is to rent a pick-up truck. Boats depart daily to the popular dive spots. This is the only way to dive on the many dive spots around the satellite island Klein Bonaire.
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