Heather's Guidebook

Bonaire water is perfect to drink right from the tap. Fill your water bottles and avoid plastic one time use bottles. Make sure to take plenty of water with you when out and about. Even though the wind can sometimes make you feel cool, de-hydration can hit you quickly. And if you're out exploring the kunuku, there are no pit stops to refill.

When driving out on the back roads and you come across a person walking, biking or pass a car, it is customary to wave! Just say "Bondia"

It is customary, that when you enter a shop or store, you call out "Bondia, Bontardi or Bon nochi" as you enter. This is actually a Caribbean wide cultural norm found throughout the island chain from Bahamas to Trinidad and includes the ABC islands. Caribbean folks presume if you enter without a greeting first, you were raised poorly and therefore do not deserve their respect. Think of it as if you are visiting their house. You would never enter someone's house without greeting them at the door.

Please never leave any garbage anywhere. Hold onto it until you get home and dispose of in the bins

You will find recycling stations at several locations around the island. The closest is located at the Hato Supermarket across from the big water tanks. Please use these facilities. It is also appreciated that "if" you come across litter on your footpath, please pick it up and dispose of it properly. It's to all our benefit if we "pitch in "

Most of our electricity is produced by using diesel generators as is the water production of the de-salinization plant. Needless to say but please turn off airco's, fans, lights when leaving the apartment. It only takes a few moments for the room to cool down once turned on. Sincerest thanks in advance.