Wayaka – Bonaire

Washington Slagbaai NP · Wayaka I–III · Bonaire

7.7/10 · based on 3 reviews

7.7
Very good
3 reviews

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About this beach

Wayaka consists of three beaches, Wayaka I, II and III, in the Wayaka area of Washington Slagbaai National Park. They are small, white and sandy, with an easy entrance to the water, and according to Bonaire’s tourism site all three are good for snorkelling and diving. Nearby you can see flamingos in the salina.

Wayaka II is named as the place to snorkel or swim, with a maximum depth of about 5 metres: suitable for beginners. Wayaka II and III lie deeper in the park and call for a 4x4. The road is sometimes closed after heavy rain. Diving has been banned in the park since 2023; snorkelling is still allowed.

The Wayaka beaches close at 15:30. The park itself is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 (last entry 14:30), so plan your visit early. The $40 Nature Fee covers the park and the marine park.

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Practical info

Access

Only through Washington Slagbaai National Park; Wayaka II and III need a 4x4

Facilities

None listed in the park; bring everything yourself

Nature Fee

$40 per person per calendar year; covers the park and the marine park (STINAPA)

Best for

Snorkelling (Wayaka II for beginners), flamingo watching

Tip

The beaches close at 15:30; last entry to the park is 14:30

Type

Park beach

Best time

Early morning: quieter and better light

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Visitor reviews

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Hanneke Roelofs

26 August 2026

8.0/10
  • Water / snorkeling 9
  • Beach / sand 6
  • Quiet 10
  • Facilities 2
  • Access / parking 4

Drie baaitjes voor jezelf

“Drie kleine baaitjes vlak bij elkaar. Rustig, mooi water, goed snorkelen. We hadden de plek bijna voor onszelf.”

DM

Delano Martis

7 July 2026

8.0/10
  • Water / snorkeling 9
  • Beach / sand 6
  • Quiet 9
  • Facilities 2
  • Access / parking 4

Afgelegen in het park

“Fijne afgelegen plek in het park. Water helder, weinig mensen. Neem alles mee wat je nodig hebt.”

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Marleen Kuipers

18 May 2026

7.0/10
  • Water / snorkeling 8
  • Beach / sand 6
  • Quiet 9
  • Facilities 2
  • Access / parking 4

Mooi en stil

“Mooi en stil. Ideaal als je even weg wilt van de bekendere stranden.”

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