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Washington/Slagbaai park is part of the STINAPA environmental protection system. The park consists of two dirt road routes. We took the "longer" route which winds along the ocean. If you purchase a scuba dive or snorkeling tag then admission to the park is free. The longer "yellow" route takes about three hours to complete so be sure to leave ample time to see the park. |
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| The roads throughout the park are not paved. They get pretty hairy in certain places. You don't need a 4-wheel drive, but a truck with high clearance is a necessity. | |
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| The road winds along the ocean where you can see some pretty incredible geology. The picture on the right was one of the prettiest spots. It was called Boka Kokolishi. | |
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| Near the northern point is an abandoned lighthouse. It sits up on a hill. Just past the lighthouse is Malmok. This is the northern most part of Bonaire. | |
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| Malmok is the ruins of a research center. | |
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| When we entered the park, the ranger told us to "drive right straight through the water". It had rained a few days earlier, so there were numerous places in the road where it looked like there was deep standing water. But we did what he said and didn't have a problem with the mud puddles. | |
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| Toward the end of the drive you will see a beautiful house right along the water. It is called Boka Slagbaai. It is a perfect place to have lunch. You'll also see lots of pink flamingos in the park. | |
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