Neighborhoods of Bonaire

Area guides covering history, daily life, sights and beaches.

Playa & Kralendijk

Bonaire’s historic and commercial heart, centred on the boulevard, Kaya Grandi, the harbour and public services.

A long southern residential and coastal zone near the airport, dive sites and several of Bonaire’s best-known accessible beaches.

Two distinct neighbourhoods north of the centre: coastal Hato and the higher, more inland Lagun Hill.

Spacious northern residential areas between coast and hills, with villas, larger plots and sea views in many locations.

Hilly residential areas behind Noord Saliña, where space, quiet and views matter more than walking distance to services.

A large, centrally located residential district with deep roots, strong local character and a practical position between Playa and the interior.

An extensive residential district east of Kralendijk, combining older neighbourhood sections with newer housing.

Traditional residential areas around northern Kralendijk, centrally located yet distinctly local and predominantly residential.

Inland residential areas with strong local character, central connections and a history linked to Bonaire’s agriculture and salt production.

Bonaire’s historic northern village, with its own community, culture, village centre and access to the island’s rugged north.