On an island tour with Pickup Huren Bonaire
Bonaire is not an island of haste. Not an island of tightly planned routes or endless taxi apps. It is an island of freedom, of stopping wherever you want, turning off where the sand begins, and seeing where the road actually ends. And that is exactly where the pickup comes into the picture. Here, a car is your key to the island. You get in, start the engine, and suddenly everything is open: deserted bays, silent salt flats, rugged coastlines, and beaches where you encounter donkeys more often than people. So: rent a pickup from Pickup Rental Bonaire.
See our island tour here with Pickup Rental Bonaire: past 1000 Steps, the food stops in Rincon, three beaches for a dip, and Washington Slagbaai National Park.
A quick lesson in Bonairean traffic sense: traffic lights? You won't find those here. Traffic is regulated by roundabouts, right-of-way rules, and a healthy dose of island logic.
Bonaire may be small, but the distances are not for the walker – if only because of the sun, which catches you faster than you’d like. Here, you prefer to get from A to B by car, and if you get to choose, then by that nice pickup.
Windows down, wind in your hair, sunglasses on, and go. And the beauty of a car like this: you just take everything with you. Diving gear in the back? No problem. Not much of a diver, but definitely an explorer? Great. Then this is your invitation to tour the island, specifically the following spots. As Adriaan from Bassie & Adriaan would say: “Up to the car, Bassie.”
1000 Steps
1000 Steps is perhaps the most famous spot on Bonaire, although fortunately there are far fewer steps than the name suggests: 64 steps to be precise. Via the stairs, you descend to an idyllic bay with clear blue water and a white coral beach. It is a popular spot for snorkeling and diving, with a good chance of spotting sea turtles.
Tip: throw chairs in the pickup, put on a cap, a well-stocked cooler, and you'll be sitting here like a king. You simply park the car at the top of the road. And where do you conjure up those chairs, cooler, and snorkel set from? Simply rent them as extras from Pickup Huren Bonaire. It's child's play.
Rincon is the oldest and therefore also the first village of BonaireIt was founded in the 16th century by the Spaniards precisely because it lies hidden in a valley and was therefore better protected against pirates and strong winds. A bit further away from the coast, then—difficult for pirates, but no problem at all with your pickup. No coastal crowds here, but an unpolished Bonaire where traditional culture still stands strong. So what do you do here? That's right: eat local food.
Three addresses you don't miss: Kos Bon So, Posada Para Mira en Rose InnHere you eat authentic cuisine: think hearty, local dishes with goat or – for the adventurer – iguana. Too adventurous? Then fortunately there is always the safe but still very good option of chicken or fish.
And for a sweet finish, just drive by. John's Ice CreamThere’s a good chance John himself is already leaning over the wall or waiting for you behind the counter with a broad grin. An institution on the island, and the place for your ice cream fix. For on the go, or simply in John’s own garden. According to John, that garden is “a fixer-upper.” Although he’s actually been saying that for a year or two (according to John).
Would you like to travel around the island by car, but have no specific preference for a pickup? Don't be fooled by the name. Rent a Pickup Bonaire, Numerous other options are also offered, such as the very nice Suzuki Jimny, the straightforward Kia Picanto, or the striking and adventurous orange(!) Jeep Wrangler.
Te Amo Beach, Donkey Beach en Pink Beach They lie practically in a straight line along the coast and are perfect to combine into a relaxed mini road trip by pickup. You basically just drive one long coastal route here: from Te Amo to Donkey Beach, past the salt flats to Pink Beach. Everything is on the same side of the island – it doesn't get any easier.
As for swimming or sunbathing: not a single sunbed in sight, so bring your own beach setup. Or just a quick stop: park the car, get in the water, get out, and move on.
If you are on the road, you will also pass a piece of history that is certainly worth a stop: the historic enslaved people's cottages at Witte Pan and Oranje Pan. Small, low houses where those who worked in the salt pans spent the night. Built in 1850, thirteen years before slavery was abolished on Bonaire.
Washington Slagbaai National Park It is one of those places where Bonaire suddenly reveals a different side. Raw, empty, and a lot rougher than the coastline you might be used to. You don't just drive "by" here. You drive to the park via Rincon. You buy a ticket at the entrance (or online) and the tour begins.
You drive into the park in the pickup and it starts immediately: bumpy roads, dust, cacti, and views where you can stop at any time. Along the way, you pass bays accessible only via these types of roads and a viewpoint here and there. No rush, no signal, no hassle – just plenty of bouncing over those unpaved roads. And that is precisely why this might just be the ultimate pickup ride on Bonaire.
We don't want messy. And that is why a smart girl is prepared for the future. Recommended: the full insurance. With this, you are 100% covered, without a deposit or deductible, which makes for extra carefree enjoyment of your trip. Included in this extra service: no deductible, no deposit, theft insurance, all-risk coverage for damage, and no costs for a flat tire.
What do you have to do? Book Pickup Rental Bonaire, hop in that car, turn the key, and hit the gas.
