BONAIRE
Culinary Capital since 2022
Bonaire, an island municipality of the Netherlands, lies off Venezuela’s coast in the southwest Caribbean sea. Our reef-lined coast is protected by Bonaire National Marine Park. Beyond the rich marine life, the island shelters lizards, donkeys, and birds within its immense Washington Slagbaai National Park, marked by beaches, lagoons, caverns, and desert-like hills.
Bonaire is a place unlike any other. Here, less is more. The air we breathe is pure. The people radiate warmth like the sun in our idyllic blue skies. On Bonaire, Mother Nature and Human nature live in harmony. We nourish our island, and it returns the favor. While we’re fiercely protective, we are happy to invite you to explore our shores.
Why? It’s in our nature.
THE MAIN AREAS
THE FOOD & DRINK
The South American, Spanish, English, American, African, and Dutch influences have all left their mark on the cuisine of Bonaire. Some more than others, of course, which all led to the current local cuisine of
Bonaire called Krioyo. The combination of different cooking styles was born in the Caribbean.
Fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish can all be found in the dishes with a combination of sweet and salty flavors. People maintain traditional cooking methods and use many kinds of herbs and spices along with their creativity.
In Bonaire, you can also taste very rare fruits such as soursop, shimaruku (a cherry that only grows in Bonaire) and a small brown fruit called mispel. For those who want to escape the heat, the island offers a wide variety of ice creams and sorbets, from classic tastes to more exotic tastes like Ponche Crema and Rhum Raisin.
For us, sharing a traditional meal is the best way to bring families together and make new friends. We have reserved a spot for you!
THE STORIES
