The local population is less than 15,000 and the place has a small town feel to it. Everyone knows everyone else, and there's no shortage of friendly smiles as you travel around the island. When repeat visitors are asked why they keep coming back year after year they say: “it is the warmth and friendliness of the people”.
Also on Bonaire you'll find many donkeys and flamingos. The donkeys have really put their mark on the island community and even put up their own traffic signs to regulate people and traffic. Near the airport you’ll find the donkey sanctuary, where over 400 donkeys are sheltered.
The many flamingos we have on Bonaire can be found at the salt lakes and at the Goto lake.
Bonaire’s main town – or capital if you will – is Kralendijk. All government offices are here. Kralendijk has a harbor, many restaurants, markets, supermarkets and bars.
