Is Bonaire in Aruba?


Is Bonaire in Aruba? Aruba and Curacao are both constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, while Bonaire is a municipality of the Netherlands. You'll find Dutch influence intermingled in each one of the islands, especially when it comes to some of the architecture, language and food.


Is it safe to go to Aruba right now?

Aruba is very happy to be welcoming visitors to our One Happy Island once again. All travellers to Aruba are subject to health requirements and protocols. Please read the information on the following pages carefully if you are travelling to, visiting, or leaving Aruba.


Do they speak English in Bonaire?

English is also widely spoken on Bonaire. While there are local Dutch and Papiamentu language newspapers, there isn't currently an English-language equivalent, other than the semi-monthly The Bonaire Reporter newspaper and the Bonaire Insider online news.


What country does Bonaire belong to?

Politically Bonaire formed part of the Netherlands Antilles from 1954 to 2010; it is now a special municipality within the Netherlands. In 2011 the island officially adopted the US dollar as its currency.