Meet & Greet at Kaya Grandi #2: Planning Tips Direct from Tourism Corporation Bonaire’s Office

If you're mapping out the perfect island stay, a Meet & Greet at Kaya Grandi #2 is the smartest first stop. This central touchpoint puts you in direct contact with Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) for clear guidance on essentials like the Visitor Entry Tax, the Nature Tag for water activities, and how to use the island’s official planning tools. Below, you’ll find everything you need to time your visit, prepare the right questions, and make the most of your time on Bonaire.

Your Meet & Greet at a glance

• Address: Kaya Grandi #2, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean
• Phone: +599-717-8322
• Office hours:
  • Monday–Thursday: 8 am–12 pm and 1:30 pm–5 pm
  • Friday: 8 am–12 pm
• Visitor Entry Tax: USD 75 per person, per visit
• Nature Tag: Required for all water activities to help fund conservation
• Official planning resources: Plan Your Vacation, Getting Around, How To Get To Bonaire, Map, Entry Tax, Experiences (Diving, Watersports, Eco Adventures, Sightseeing, Beaches, Cuisine)
• Website tools: Site-wide Search, Restaurants filters and interactive cuisine map, Favorites and Favorites Map, language selector (English, Dutch, German, Spanish)

When to visit and how to plan your timing

Know the hours and lunch break

TCB’s office operates Monday–Thursday from 8 am–12 pm and 1:30 pm–5 pm, and on Friday from 8 am–12 pm. Plan your Meet & Greet either in the morning window or the mid-afternoon block Monday–Thursday. Be mindful of the 12 pm–1:30 pm lunch break on those days and the shorter Friday schedule.

Call ahead for quick coordination

A quick call to +599-717-8322 can help you confirm same-day availability and ensure you time your questions around the lunch break or Friday’s noon close.

Bring the right basics

• A short list of your top priorities (diving, beaches, dining, sightseeing)
• Your travel dates and party size to frame recommendations
• A phone or tablet so you can favorite listings and test-drive the interactive map while you’re on site

What to ask: get the most from your Meet & Greet

Entry Tax essentials

• What it is: A USD 75 fee per visitor, per visit.
• Where to learn more: Use the official Entry Tax page in the site’s top navigation for details and visitor requirements.

Nature Tag made simple

• Who needs it: Visitors engaging in water activities.
• Why it matters: The Nature Tag helps fund conservation, keeping Bonaire pristine.
• Where to learn more: Look for Featured: Bonaire Nature Fee across the site and follow the Learn More link for permit details and purchase guidance.

Navigating the island

• Use Getting Around for transportation insights.
• Visit How To Get To Bonaire for travel and arrival details.
• Open the Map from the top navigation to see beaches, restaurants, and attractions at a glance.

Diving and beaches

• Explore Experiences › Diving and the featured Diving Sites page to browse 85+ dive locations.
• For a day by the sea, scan Experiences › Beaches and mark favorites.

Dining plans, your way

• Go to Experiences › Cuisine › Restaurants.
• Filter by Region (Central, East, Klein Bonaire, North, South, Washington Slagbaai National Park) and Type (e.g., Asian; BBQ and Pizza; Café; Dessert & Bakery; Distillery; Fine Dining; Food Truck, Cart or Stand; French; International; Italian; Local Cuisine (Krioyo); Other).
• Tap Keyword Search to find specific cravings fast.
• Use Apply Filters to narrow results, or Clear All Filters to restore the full list.

Use the website alongside your office visit

Search and filters that save time

• Search Site: Find any page quickly from the global navigation.
• Restaurant filters: Combine Region and Type to zero in on exactly what you want, then hit Apply Filters.
• Reset fast: Click Clear All Filters to view the full directory again.

Favorites, maps, and smart itinerary building

• Tap the heart icon on listings to favorite your picks. Your Favorites panel appears near the bottom of pages such as Cuisine and Restaurants.
• Open Favorites Map to see every saved spot on an interactive island map—ideal for sequencing beach time, a dive, and dinner.
• The Cuisine section also offers an interactive map so you can visualize culinary hotspots instantly.

Language and updates

• Switch content with the language selector: English (en), Dutch (nl), German (de), Spanish (es).
• Stay current via the “Stay Up to Date With Our E-Newsletter” section (near the bottom of the Cuisine and Restaurants pages). Enter your email for island news and culinary updates.

Notable bites and sips to inspire your plans

Use these grounded ideas to shape your culinary itinerary—then save them to your Favorites and map the perfect day.

• Bar Restaurant Bubbles (Kaya Grandi, heart of Kralendijk): A lively hotspot for food and drinks in the middle of Bonaire’s famous main street.
• All in One Bar Restaurant (Kaya Korona): Offers a wide variety of Bonairean local dishes.
• Bari Beach Bar: Directly on the beach, perfect for tropical cocktails or beers with your feet in the sand.
• Between 2 Buns: Famous for sandwiches, coffee, homemade pies, and popular egg sandwiches; also serves burgers, soups, and other hot lunch items.
• Sweeti Bakery: Specializes in pastry, cookies, cupcakes, cakes, chocolate, croissants, macarons, and desserts.
• The Cadushy Distillery (Rincón): A unique, 1,500 m² destination for adventurous drinkers and curious travelers.
• Smooth Operators Bonaire: Caribbean-style fruit bar growing its own produce; serves fresh smoothies and homemade juices.
• La Cantina Cerveceria: Combines The Brewery with Restaurant La Cantina; cozy beer café up front and picturesque courtyard dining in back.
• Sugar Thief: Small on-island brewery and tasting room with 12 rotating taps.

And don’t leave without a taste of Bonaire’s iconic sweets: rum raisin cake, and tropical ice creams and sorbets featuring flavors like Ponche Crema, Rum Raisin, and Mango.

Practical takeaways

• Time your visit: Monday–Thursday 8 am–12 pm or 1:30 pm–5 pm; Friday 8 am–12 pm. Avoid the lunch break Monday–Thursday.
• Call first: +599-717-8322 for day-of coordination.
• Handle the basics: Review Entry Tax (USD 75 per person, per visit) and the Nature Tag requirement for water activities.
• Use the tools: Build an itinerary with Favorites, view your Favorites Map, and filter restaurants by Region and Type.
• Stay informed: Subscribe via “Stay Up to Date With Our E-Newsletter.”

FAQs: quick answers for featured snippets

What is the address of Tourism Corporation Bonaire’s office?

Kaya Grandi #2, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean.

What are the office hours at Kaya Grandi #2?

• Monday–Thursday: 8 am–12 pm and 1:30 pm–5 pm
• Friday: 8 am–12 pm

What is the phone number?

+599-717-8322.

How much is the Visitor Entry Tax?

USD 75 per person, per visit.

Do I need a permit for water activities on Bonaire?

Yes. Visitors engaging in water activities must purchase a Nature Tag.

Can I find restaurants by area or cuisine type?

Yes. Use Region and Type filters on the Restaurants page, then click Apply Filters. Click Clear All Filters to reset.

How do I save places and see them on a map?

Favorite listings to build your plan; use Favorites Map to view all saved spots visually.

How can I sign up for Bonaire’s e-newsletter?

Use the “Stay Up to Date With Our E-Newsletter” section near the bottom of the Cuisine and Restaurants pages.

Conclusion: Plan your Meet & Greet at Kaya Grandi #2

Start your island experience with clarity and confidence. Visit Tourism Corporation Bonaire at Kaya Grandi #2 in Kralendijk during posted hours, or call +599-717-8322 to coordinate your visit. Then explore Plan Your Vacation, Entry Tax, and Bonaire Nature Fee online, map your itinerary with Favorites and Favorites Map, and discover the best of Bonaire’s Diving, Beaches, and Cuisine.

Ready to go? Make your Meet & Greet at Kaya Grandi #2 your first stop—and build a Bonaire itinerary you’ll love, from first hello to final sunset.