Bonaire Going Out
Food and Drink
Things to know: Restaurants and bars are usually closed by midnight.
National specialities:
• Iguana soup.
• Kabrito stoba (goat stew).
• Pika Siboyo (a popular sauce made with onions marinated in vinegar and hot peppers).
• Pastechis (plump pastries filled with spicy meat, shrimp or fish) are a favoured snack.
• Cocada is an ideal treat - sweet cocunut candy never tasted so good.
Legal drinking age: 18.
Tipping: There is normally a 10% service charge in restaurants and a 6% tax.
Nightlife
Shopping
Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0800/0900-1200 and 1400-1800. Larger supermarkets are open Monday-Saturday 0730/0800-1900, with some open Sunday 1100-1400. Hours vary widely and those stated above must be treated simply as guidelines.
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