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Discover and Explore the Salt Works and Slave Huts in Bonaire

Location Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
$125
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Overview

Explore Bonaire’s salt history with a visit to the impressive salt works, where dazzling white salt mountains rise against pink salt ponds. Continue to the historic White Slave Huts, humble shelters that tell the story of the island’s slavery past. This tour combines breathtaking scenery with an important piece of Bonaire’s heritage.
Discover and Explore the Salt Works and Slave Huts in Bonaire
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Make sure you have enough drinking water.

  • Salt Pier
    Join Bonaire-taxi.com for a fascinating journey to the saltworks, one of the island’s most striking landscapes. For centuries, salt has been called Bonaire’s “white gold,” and today you can see how sea water is transformed into the sparkling salt mountains that dominate the southern coast. Your driver-guide will share the history of salt production on Bonaire, including the historic slave huts that still stand as silent reminders of the past. Along the way, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of pink salt pans, where flamingos are often spotted feeding in the shallow waters. This excursion combines natural beauty, cultural heritage, and unique photo opportunities—an essential stop for anyone who wants to understand Bonaire’s history and landscape
  • Slave Huts at White Pan
    Step back in time and discover one of Bonaire’s most significant historic landmarks – the White Slave Huts. Located near the island’s shimmering salt pans, these small white houses were built in the 19th century to shelter enslaved people who worked in the salt industry. Though simple in appearance, they hold a powerful story about Bonaire’s past and the resilience of its people. During this excursion, your driver-guide will share insights into the lives of those who once lived and worked here, explaining the role of salt in Bonaire’s economy and culture. You’ll also see the surrounding salt flats, where enormous mountains of gleaming white salt and the striking pink waters create an unforgettable backdrop. This is more than just a photo stop – it’s a moment of reflection and learning. The White Slave Huts remind us of the hardships endured, but also of the strength and heritage that shaped Bonaire.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Discover and Explore the Salt Works and Slave Huts in Bonaire

    Location Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
    $125
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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