Rincon
Rincon suits travelers who want Bonaire's oldest village, local food and a slower base than the waterfront towns.
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Rincon is a village in Bonaire's interior. Bonaire is part of the Caribbean Netherlands and lies off the coast of Venezuela. Rincon is the oldest settlement on the island, in a valley a short drive from Kralendijk, the capital. The village is small and quiet, and its older buildings and slower pace set it apart from the coastal resort area.
Most visitors come to Bonaire for its dive sites and coral reefs. Rincon suits a trip that adds local food and history alongside time in the interior. Bonaire is dry for most of the year, and hurricane season runs from June to November, so the drier months are the usual choice. Plan at least two or three days and rent a car, since the sights are spread out and a car lets you move between them on your own schedule.
Rincon in five
- Rent a car, since Rincon is far from the airportThe airport sits near Kralendijk in the south. Rincon sits in the interior, a drive north of it. Buses are limited, so a rental car makes the reef, the parks and the beaches easy to reach.Getting around
- Buy the Bonaire National Marine Park passDive and snorkel sites off Rincon are inside the Bonaire National Marine Park, which charges a visitor fee. Ask your dive shop or STINAPA, the park foundation, how to pay before you enter the water.
- Carry US dollars for small purchasesBonaire uses the US dollar, so you do not need to change money before you land. Carry small bills for small shops and tips, because not every place takes cards.Money and costs
- Set up an eSIM before you flyInstall a data eSIM before you fly so you can book tours and check directions from the airport.Phones and eSIM
- Check Dutch entry rules before you bookBonaire is part of the Caribbean Netherlands, so entry follows Dutch rules. Check whether your passport needs a visa or a pre-travel authorization before you book flights.Visas and entry
Things to do in Rincon
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Need to know
- Currency
- US dollar (USD)
- Entry
- Passport required; visa need depends on nationality, check Dutch rules Read more
- Emergency
- 911 police, fire and ambulance (112 also works)
- Tipping
- Check the bill for a service charge; tip extra if none is added
- Time
- UTC-4, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryDry, breezy
- FebruaryDry, sunny
- MarchDry, sunny
- AprilDry, sunny
- MayWarm, quieter
- JuneHurricane season
- JulyHot, humid
- AugustHurricane peak
- SeptemberHurricane peak
- OctoberHurricane season
- NovemberShowers, easing
- DecemberDry, busy
Right now in Rincon
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 32°
- Humidity
- 74%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 88%
Klein Bonaire
06:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today31°25°88%Monday: Rain. High 31°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 88%.
- Tue31°27°54%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 54%.
- Wed31°27°65%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 65%.
- Thu32°25°83%Thursday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 83%.
- Fri30°25°84%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 84%.
- Sat30°25°87%Saturday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 87%.
- Sun31°26°71%Sunday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 71%.
Updated 05:59 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 EUR = 1.116 USD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Kralendijkabout 20 to 30 min by carThe island's main town, with harbor-front shops and cafes.
- Washington Slagbaai National Parkabout 20 to 30 min by carDry hills, salt pans and quiet beaches on the north end of the island.
- Lac Bayabout 30 to 40 min by carA shallow lagoon on the east coast, known for windsurfing and kiteboarding.
Before you go to Rincon
Rules for Rincon, checked
- Check the entry rules for your passport on the Dutch government website before you book, since some nationalities need a visa or pre-travel authorization.Source
- Do not touch or take coral, shells or other sea life in the Bonaire National Marine Park, and use the mooring buoys where they are placed.
- Drive on the right side of the road and carry your own driver's license. Check with your rental company whether it asks for anything more.
Plan around Rincon
The island overview, from Kralendijk to the national parks.
Read the guideWhere to stay on BonaireRooms and bases on the island, with what each area suits.
Read the guideGetting around BonaireCar rental, taxis and why a car is the usual choice.
Read the guideMoney and costsUS dollars, cards, tipping and what a day costs.
Read the guideVisas and entryPassport and entry rules for the Caribbean Netherlands.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData plans to install before you fly to Bonaire.
Read the guideRincon FAQ
Is Rincon worth visiting?
Yes, if you want diving, snorkeling and a quiet base on Bonaire. Rincon is a small village, so it suits people who want fewer crowds and have a car.
How many days do you need in Rincon?
Three to four days covers the reef, a day in Washington Slagbaai National Park and a day at Lac Bay. Add more days if you dive every day.
Do you need a car in Rincon?
Usually, yes. Taxis exist, but the parks and beaches are spread out, and a car lets you reach the dive sites on your own schedule.
Can you swim or snorkel from the shore in Rincon?
Yes. Shore dives and snorkel sites are common, and the marine park charges a visitor fee for them.
When is the best time to visit Rincon?
January to April is the dry season. Hurricane season runs from June to November, and August to October is the busiest part of it.