Hike· Bonaire· Other Caribbean
Washington Slagbaai National Park
12° 16.3′ N · 68° 23.0′ W
Bonaire's wild north: 5,600 ha of cactus scrub, salt lagoons and limestone coves with flamingos at Slagbaai, yellow-shouldered parrots and the 241 m summit of Brandaris.
Practical
Open Tuesday-Sunday 8 am to 5 pm, closed Mondays; last entry 2:30 pm; may close after heavy rain (STINAPA). Covered by the USD 40 nature fee (USD 10 one-day for cruise passengers); bring tag and ID. High-clearance (30 cm) vehicles recommended; no ATVs, golf carts, scooters or e-bikes; regular bikes not after 12 pm; speed limit 25 km/h; no food or water for sale. Trails: Lagadishi (easy, ~2 h), Kasikunda (intermediate, ~45 min), Subi Brandaris (difficult, ~1.5 h). Scuba diving is currently prohibited in the park (SCTLD); snorkelling and swimming allowed on the west shore after ranger gear-sanitising stations; kayaking Boka Bartol to Boka Slagbaai. Not a yacht anchorage (no anchoring in Bonaire). Coordinate: Wikipedia.
Best for
A full day ashore: hiking, flamingos and wild coves