Washington Slagbaai National Park

The park contains 13,500 acres of varied terrain with hills, valleys, and coastal areas that support numerous native plants and animal species.

The land transformed from colonial plantations and salt extraction sites into the first nature sanctuary of the Netherlands Antilles in 1969.

Archaeological remains throughout the park indicate the presence of South American indigenous communities that inhabited this region thousands of years ago.

Visitors require high-clearance vehicles to navigate the 34 kilometers of dirt roads that connect twenty different points of interest across the park.

Four different species of Caribbean sea turtles utilize the protected beaches within the park boundaries as essential nesting grounds.

Location: Bonaire

Inception: 1969

GPS coordinates: 12.27200,-68.38300

Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:03