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'Pure, unhurried and unspoiled’ expresses life on Bonaire best. It is an island that really has everything on site which will make your vacation special and unforgettable.
The island is quite special for divers and snorkelers. Nowhere else in the world are such beautiful dive sites found, so easy to reach from the shore. This gives you the opportunity and freedom to decide when, where and with whom you will go diving. For this reason eventhe license plates are marked with ‘Divers Paradise’.
The variety of nature on such a small surface always amazes. To the north of the island lies the undulating Washington Park and Gotomeer where large groups of flamingos can be found. At the south are the salt pans and the mangroves.
There are also caves and it’s even possible to snorkel in some of them under guidance. There are no traffic lights and no high buildings. What you will encounter are donkeys and goats walking around freely.
There are many reasons to fall in love with our island. Our climate features constant temperatures of 29-30° C and a breeze that is almost always blowing. You’ll enjoy many intimate restaurants with good chefs, and of course superlative diving, sailing and windsurfing. Everything to make Bonaire a paradise where you already feel at home.
Bonaire
'Pure, unhurried and unspoiled’ expresses life on Bonaire best. It is an island that really has everything on site which will make your vacation special and unforgettable.
The island is quite special for divers and snorkelers. Nowhere else in the world are such beautiful dive sites found, so easy to reach from the shore. This gives you the opportunity and freedom to decide when, where and with whom you will go diving. For this reason eventhe license plates are marked with ‘Divers Paradise’.
The variety of nature on such a small surface always amazes. To the north of the island lies the undulating Washington Park and Gotomeer where large groups of flamingos can be found. At the south are the salt pans and the mangroves.
There are also caves and it’s even possible to snorkel in some of them under guidance. There are no traffic lights and no high buildings. What you will encounter are donkeys and goats walking around freely.
There are many reasons to fall in love with our island. Our climate features constant temperatures of 29-30° C and a breeze that is almost always blowing. You’ll enjoy many intimate restaurants with good chefs, and of course superlative diving, sailing and windsurfing. Everything to make Bonaire a paradise where you already feel at home.
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Rincon (Rincón) (12˚15 'north latitude and 68˚19' west longitude) is the oldest village of Bonaire and is located in the north-west of the island in a kind of valley. Rincon is also the oldest village of the former Netherlands Antilles and Aruba.
The first Spaniards built this settlement at the beginning of the 16th century to stay out of sight of pirates. The Spanish colonists had the administrative management of the coral island in Rincon. The Spanish settlers discovered Bonaire in 1499. Rincon was founded by them in 1527.
From the hills of Rincon you have both a view on the eastern side and the western side of the Caribbean Sea. In this way, a surprise attack by Dutch, French and English naval forces on Rincon was impossible. The name Rincon means 'corner' in Spanish. The village is located in the corner of the rolling valley and has more than 1,800 inhabitants.
The village has a real center. This is unique in the region. Most (early) settlements on the islands of the Caribbean archipelago do not really have a center. Rincon is the only village on Bonaire that has not grown against Kralendijk and so the Caribbean island actually has only two residential areas: Kralendijk with its suburbs and Rincon.
Because Rincon has such a long and eventful history and the village has a lot of old traditions, festivities and customs, it is called the cultural center of the island. Rincon has its own flag and national anthem.
Viewpoints
Rincon lies in a valley and is embedded in beautiful hills. This makes it possible to have breathtaking views of the village from certain places in the hills. For example, if you drive via the Kaya Para Mira - this is the road from the Gotomeer - to Rincon, it is best to park your car along the side of the road to enjoy the unbelievably beautiful view you have on Rincon. 'Para Mira' is Papiamento and means 'stop and watch'.
If you drive from the northern tourist route (the beautiful one-way road along the west coast) to Rincon, you pass at a certain point with the sign 'Altamira Unjo'. It is very worthwhile to turn right here and get via the sandy path to a great vantage point within ten minutes. At the viewpoint there are several stone benches where you can sit and enjoy Rincon and its beautiful surroundings for a long time. Especially in clear weather the view here is fantastic.
Churches, historic buildings and monuments
In Rincon there are two churches: the Roman Catholic St. Ludovicus Bertrandus church from 1907 and the Protestant church dating back to 1934.
Furthermore, the village has a real pilgrimage place in the form of a small cave with a statue of Mary: the Gruta di Lourdes. A beautiful statue of the Virgin Mary is placed in the half overhanging cave. This sacred place underlines once again that religion on Bonaire plays a prominent role in society.
The serene village contains a number of historic buildings that are worth a visit, such as the Kas Krioyo Rincon (an authentic Bonairian house and also the oldest house of Rincon) and the Magasina di Rei (the second oldest building in Bonaire) dating back to 1824 that served as a storage place). The Kas Krioyo Rincon can also be viewed from inside. In addition, there is a monument in the center of Rincon in the form of a statue of the statesman Julio Antonio Abraham.
Slave village
The Dutch also brought slaves during the West India Company's time. The men worked in the salt pans during the week and the women and children had to work on the plantations. This makes Rincon the oldest slave village in the former Netherlands Antilles. The current inhabitants of Rincon are still directly from the former slave community and are called Rinconeans or Rinconero's.
Rincon Day
There is an important date to put in the agenda regarding Rincon. Every year on Bonaire, the Rincon Day (Dia di Rincon) is celebrated on April 30th. Rincon Day is a very impressive party. Two weeks before Rincon Day, the 'Festival Criolla' is organized. During this festival is the election of the special festival song of the Rincon Day.
On Rincon Day itself, the streets are filled with musicians dressed in cheerful costumes and dancers who play traditional and modern music. There are numerous food stalls where you can buy delicious snacks. Rincon Day is the perfect opportunity to taste the atmosphere of the typical kunuku (country) lifestyle of Rincon.
Washington Slagbaai National Park
Anyone who wants to visit the Washington Slagbaai National Park will also have to drive through Rincon. From the small village starts the four kilometer long road to the beautiful nature park. The route from Rincon to the park is indicated in a specific way. On all lampposts along the route to the park are images of green lizards.
And last, but not least; for the best local food you have to be in Rincon too! For example at Posada Para Mira and The Rose Inn. Please be aware that local food is mostly eaten at lunch time.
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Rincón
Rincon (Rincón) (12˚15 'north latitude and 68˚19' west longitude) is the oldest village of Bonaire and is located in the north-west of the island in a kind of valley. Rincon is also the oldest village of the former Netherlands Antilles and Aruba.
The first Spaniards built this settlement at the beginning of the 16th century to stay out of sight of pirates. The Spanish colonists had the administrative management of the coral island in Rincon. The Spanish settlers discovered Bonaire in 1499. Rincon was founded by them in 1527.
From the hills of Rincon you have both a view on the eastern side and the western side of the Caribbean Sea. In this way, a surprise attack by Dutch, French and English naval forces on Rincon was impossible. The name Rincon means 'corner' in Spanish. The village is located in the corner of the rolling valley and has more than 1,800 inhabitants.
The village has a real center. This is unique in the region. Most (early) settlements on the islands of the Caribbean archipelago do not really have a center. Rincon is the only village on Bonaire that has not grown against Kralendijk and so the Caribbean island actually has only two residential areas: Kralendijk with its suburbs and Rincon.
Because Rincon has such a long and eventful history and the village has a lot of old traditions, festivities and customs, it is called the cultural center of the island. Rincon has its own flag and national anthem.
Viewpoints
Rincon lies in a valley and is embedded in beautiful hills. This makes it possible to have breathtaking views of the village from certain places in the hills. For example, if you drive via the Kaya Para Mira - this is the road from the Gotomeer - to Rincon, it is best to park your car along the side of the road to enjoy the unbelievably beautiful view you have on Rincon. 'Para Mira' is Papiamento and means 'stop and watch'.
If you drive from the northern tourist route (the beautiful one-way road along the west coast) to Rincon, you pass at a certain point with the sign 'Altamira Unjo'. It is very worthwhile to turn right here and get via the sandy path to a great vantage point within ten minutes. At the viewpoint there are several stone benches where you can sit and enjoy Rincon and its beautiful surroundings for a long time. Especially in clear weather the view here is fantastic.
Churches, historic buildings and monuments
In Rincon there are two churches: the Roman Catholic St. Ludovicus Bertrandus church from 1907 and the Protestant church dating back to 1934.
Furthermore, the village has a real pilgrimage place in the form of a small cave with a statue of Mary: the Gruta di Lourdes. A beautiful statue of the Virgin Mary is placed in the half overhanging cave. This sacred place underlines once again that religion on Bonaire plays a prominent role in society.
The serene village contains a number of historic buildings that are worth a visit, such as the Kas Krioyo Rincon (an authentic Bonairian house and also the oldest house of Rincon) and the Magasina di Rei (the second oldest building in Bonaire) dating back to 1824 that served as a storage place). The Kas Krioyo Rincon can also be viewed from inside. In addition, there is a monument in the center of Rincon in the form of a statue of the statesman Julio Antonio Abraham.
Slave village
The Dutch also brought slaves during the West India Company's time. The men worked in the salt pans during the week and the women and children had to work on the plantations. This makes Rincon the oldest slave village in the former Netherlands Antilles. The current inhabitants of Rincon are still directly from the former slave community and are called Rinconeans or Rinconero's.
Rincon Day
There is an important date to put in the agenda regarding Rincon. Every year on Bonaire, the Rincon Day (Dia di Rincon) is celebrated on April 30th. Rincon Day is a very impressive party. Two weeks before Rincon Day, the 'Festival Criolla' is organized. During this festival is the election of the special festival song of the Rincon Day.
On Rincon Day itself, the streets are filled with musicians dressed in cheerful costumes and dancers who play traditional and modern music. There are numerous food stalls where you can buy delicious snacks. Rincon Day is the perfect opportunity to taste the atmosphere of the typical kunuku (country) lifestyle of Rincon.
Washington Slagbaai National Park
Anyone who wants to visit the Washington Slagbaai National Park will also have to drive through Rincon. From the small village starts the four kilometer long road to the beautiful nature park. The route from Rincon to the park is indicated in a specific way. On all lampposts along the route to the park are images of green lizards.
And last, but not least; for the best local food you have to be in Rincon too! For example at Posada Para Mira and The Rose Inn. Please be aware that local food is mostly eaten at lunch time.
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Travel tips! Travel light
- Casual attire is the norm; evening clothes are casual to casual nice.
- bring your own shampoo and conditioner.
- Airline luggage restrictions are constantly changing. Be sure to check your airline's web site(s) for the most current information on baggage allowances and restrictions.
- We also encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottles. Bonaire's tap water is one of the purest and safest water sources in the world to drink, so there is no reason to buy bottled water. Your efforts will help keep Bonaire’s landfill clear of waste that cannot be recycled.
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Cadushy Distillery in Rincon
Welcome!
At the Kaya C.D. Crestian 8 & 10 lies The Cadushy Distillery, a 1500 square meter mecca for the adventurous drinker and curious traveler. The only of its kind on Bonaire! We are not only a working distillery in the center of Rincon, but also the home of the Cadushy Experience, located in historical buildings and has a beautiful garden with ancient Calbas trees, many lora parrots and even some hummingbirds. The Cadushy Experience receives about 25.000 visitors annually.
Right at the premises we produce all our products among which the Worlds unique Cactus Liqueur Cadushy of Bonaire.