Rincon Visit with Local Guide.

Rincon Village, the oldest village on Bonaire and the oldest continuous community in the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, offers a deep connection to the island’s rich history. Originally settled by the Spanish in the early 1500s, Rincon was strategically placed in a valley to protect its residents from pirates and other threats. During the 17th century, enslaved people were brought to Bonaire to work in agriculture and the salt pans until emancipation in 1863. Men living in Rincon would walk a grueling 7-hour journey to the southern salt flats for work during the week and return on weekends to gather supplies at Mangazina di Rei and reunite with their families. This tour includes a stop at the Kadushi distillery, where you can sample Bonaire’s unique cactus liquor for free, followed by a visit to a local restaurant called Posada, where you’ll enjoy an authentic island meal and drink (one meal and one non-alcoholic drink included, alcohol at your own cost.