Kralendijk, Bonaire

View of the Fish Market at the Kralendijk waterfront
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Author: Brian and Shannon


Kralendijk is the capital and main town on Bonaire. On the whole, it is just a small town with a population of less than 4,000 people (2012 estimate).

Kralendijk began as a defense fortification called Fort Oranje, built in 1639 to protect the harbor. It was only given the name Kralendijk when it was under Dutch control in 1840.

Visiting Kralendijk

You can fly to Kralendijk from Amsterdam, Houston, Newark and San Juan, among others. There is a departure tax of US$33.40 for your flight home, payable by cash, debit or credit card.

Places of Interest in Kralendijk

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