Washington Slagbaai National Park - Bonaire - Netherlands Antilles
N 12° 16.182 W 068° 20.733
19P E 571172 N 1356463
Washington Slagbaai National Park is a 5,643 hectares nature sanctuary located in the northwest part of the island.
Waymark Code: WMY3FZ
Location: Bonaire, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Date Posted: 04/13/2018
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Washington Slagbaai National Park (full history here) is a 5,643 hectares nature sanctuary located in the northwest part of the island. It was the first nature sanctuary of the Netherlands Antilles and was established in 1969. It is a safe habitat for the terrestrial endemic and endangered species of Bonaire. Parrots, flamingos, parakeets, iguanas and many other species of birds and reptiles can be found in this protected area. The beaches inside the park are an important nesting ground for all four species of sea turtles found in the Caribbean.
Originally inhabited by native South Americans, and comprised of two of the largest plantations on the island during colonial period, the park is rich in historical and cultural heritage. The visitor center at the park entrance, with its museum and hiking trails offers visitors an enjoyable learning experience.
Opening hours:
The park can be accessed every day from
08.00 – 17.00 (entry up to 14.30)
Phone +599 788 9015
Cell +599 786 5229
E-mail: washingtonpark@stinapa.org
Entrance fee:
Non-residents $25 per calendar year or $15 with proof-of-payment of the $10 “Other users Nature Fee”. Residents $15 per calendar year or $3 day pass. (Nature Fee)
We strongly advise you to take note of the following recommendations:
* Only enter the park with a four wheeled motor vehicle with a spare tire.
* Be sure to have plenty of drinking water for your trip into the Park. You’ll be grateful for snacks, too, especially fruit, and ice – but water is a necessity.
* Be sure to apply sunscreen. Don’t forget the back of your neck, your lips, nose, and ears, and the top of your head if your hair is thin. Even if you don’t leave your car, put sunscreen on your arms and any other parts of you that are in the sun.
Park Name: Washington Slagbaai National Park
Historic/Cultural Park: yes
Natural Park: yes
Recreation Area: yes
Park Website: [Web Link]
Type of Listing: Visitor Center
Fees in Local Currency: 25.00 (listed in local currency)
Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2018 To: 12/31/2018
Hours available: From: 8:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Hiking: yes
Camping: no
Bicycling: yes
Horseback Riding: no
Off-Roading: yes
Swimming: yes
Snorkling/Scuba: yes
Boating: yes
Rock Climbing: yes
Fishing: no
Other Activities: Diving and snorkeling
Wildlife Refuge: Not Listed
Other Park Type not listed above: Not listed
Other Type Detail: Not listed
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