Rincon
Bonaire’s historic northern village, with its own community, culture, village centre and access to the island’s rugged north.
History
Rincon is regarded as Bonaire’s oldest continuously inhabited settlement and dates from the Spanish period. Sheltered in a valley, the village developed its own farming and livestock traditions. Historic fields, roads and water places around Rincon form an important cultural landscape. Rincon is also a centre of Bonairean festivals and traditions.
Character and living
The pace is quieter and the distance to Kralendijk and the airport is greater. Local services are available, but residents generally travel south for a wider range. Rincon appeals especially to those who value village culture and the northern natural landscape.
Sights
- Saint Louis Bertrand Church
- Historic village centre and Cocari complex
- Cadushy Distillery and local culture
- Washington Slagbaai National Park and Goto Lake
Beaches nearby
- The beaches of Washington Slagbaai, including Slagbaai and Wayaká, lie inside the national park.
- Check opening hours, vehicle requirements and the required nature fee before travelling.