Cabanes d'esclaves de Bonaire

Small stone houses built near the salt flats feature coral stone walls, narrow doorways, and simple window openings measuring two meters in height.

The cabins, constructed in 1850, provided shelter for enslaved workers who extracted salt from the surrounding pans until the Dutch abolition of slavery in 1863.

These structures stand as physical evidence of colonial labor practices, documenting the lives of 758 individuals who gained freedom following emancipation in Bonaire.

Located at coordinates 12.057711, -68.280732 near Witte Pan and Oranje Pan, the site includes informational panels explaining the historical context of salt production.

Between five and fifty-eight workers shared each cabin, walking six to seven hours from their main settlement in Rincon to work at the salt pans.

Location: Bonaire

GPS coordinates: 12.05771,-68.28073

Latest update: March 10, 2025 02:37