General Information About Bonaire
| Location | |
| Interactive Map of | View Larger Map |
| Practical Information | |
| Currency | The Netherlands Antilles Guilder (NAFl.) is fixed at the exchange rate of 1.77 to the dollar for cash and 1.78 for traveler’s cheques. Most stores and businesses exchange it at 1.75. You can spend dollars everywhere, but will likely receive your change in guilders. Traveler’s checks and credit cards are widely accepted. |
| Capital City | Kralendijk |
| Population | Approximately 15,000 |
| Language | Blah. |
| Time Zone | Blah |
| Electicity | 127 volt, 50 cycle. 220 volt is also available at some resorts. Most U.S. appliances will work, however a bit hotter. |
| Drinking Water | Blah |
| Airports | |
| Airports Info | Flamingo Airport. |
| Entry Requirements | |
| Visas & Passports Info |
US and Canadian citizens must have a valid Passport and a return or ongoing ticket. A Birth Certificate with a picture ID is also acceptable for entry into Bonaire. Citizens of most countries in the world do not need a visa for their entry to our island. However, effective January 1, 2005, visitors from certain countries are required to have a visa for stays of up to 3 months (90 days) in the Netherlands Antilles. Effective, December 1, 2008, the Departure Tax for all international destinations is US$35.00 per person, payable in cash or debit/credit card (MC, Visa, Discover, Maestro, Kompa Leon all accepted, but American Express is not) at the airport prior to check-in. Departure taxes to Curacao and Aruba are lower. |
| Festivals & Events | |
| February | Carnival |
| April | Rincon Day |
| September | Bonaire Day (September 6) |
| October | Annual Sailing Regatta |
| National Holidays |
| New Year’s Day |
| Good Friday |
| Easter Monday |
| Queen’s Birthday (April 30) |
| Labor Day (May 1) |
| Ascension Day (May) |
| Christmas Day |
| Boxing Day (December 26) |
| Getting Around | |
| Driving | Foreign and international licenses are accepted. it will be necessary to produce a valid driver’s license, be at least 21 – 25 years of age depending on the rental agency and you may be restricted to the type of vehicle you can rent as well,) Driving is on the right, the same as in the States and most of Europe. |
| Car Rental |
Avis, Budget and Hertz are all available. |
| Public Transportation |
A few minibuses shuttle various destinations. Taxis are available from the airport and can be booked through hotels. |
| Practical Advice | |
| Emergencies |
Ambulance tel: 114 Police tel 717-8000 St. Francis Hospital in Kralendijk, tel +(599)-717-8900 |
| Telephones | The country area code is 599 |
| Tourist Information | |
| Tourist Info |
Tourism Corporation Bonaire Kaya Grandi #2 Kralendijk, Bonaire Netherlands Antilles Tel: +(599)-717-8322 Fax: +(599)-717-8408 email: info@TourismBonaire.com www.TourismBonaire.com |
