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Te Amo is a nice sandy public beach located near Bonaire’s airport, south of Kralendijk. The shallow reef located right in front of the beach, poor in corals but rich in fish, offers a decent snorkeling. With its calm water and easy access, Te Amo is suitable for kids and beginners.

Te Amo Beach coral reef
Many grunt can be seen in this shallow, sheltered location.

How to get to Te Amo Beach for snorkeling?

Te Amo Beach is across from Bonaire airport. From Kralendijk, head south, following airport direction. Te Amo Beach is in front of airport’s parking lot. Turn right on the unpaved parking, where Kite City food truck is.

Te Amo Beach snorkeling map, Bonaire

Entering the water for snorkeling Te Amo Beach

There is a large sandy break in the shallow reef fronting the beach. Enter the water at this point, and swim to the outside of the reef.

Te Amo Beach snorkeling tips and recommendations

The area to snorkel covers the shallow reef area and the drop-off facing the beach. Most of the corals of the shallow reef show strong damages, but some patches are still fine.

The dominant coral species at Te Amo is boulder star coral, but you will also spot lettuce and brain coral. Some sea rod and sea fans can be observed at the top of the drop-off, which is healthier than the shallow reef.

Te Amo Beach coral reef
Many fish species can be seen around the coral.

You can potentially spot many fish at Te Amo, including sergeant majors, damselfish, orangespotted filefish, parrotfish, butterflyfish, several species of wrasse, and smooth trunkfish.

Confident snorkelers can consider exploring the deeper areas, where a wider diversity of fish, as well as sea turtles, can be seen.

Te Amo Beach, Bonaire
Te Amo Beach, with Kralendijk in the distance.

Restaurants and accommodation nearby

Strictly avoid the area at the far right of the beach, behind the breakwater, as it is a boat harbor entrance. Jellyfish are sometimes reported at Te Amo.

On the beach, make sure not to step on turtle nests (there are usually signs pointing them out).

Food truck Kite City is set on the beach. There is a wide range of accommodation and restaurants in the airport area and in Kralendijk city center, a 5-minutes drive from the beach.

 

  • Level required Beginner
  • Protected areaBonaire National Marine Park
  • Maximum depth10ft/3m on the reef flat, 20ft/6m on the reef drop-off
  • Water entranceEasy, from a sandy beach
  • LifeguardNo
  • Visitor numbersMedium to high
  • Access costsFree
  • Restaurants nearbyYes
  • Public toilets & showersNo

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These snorkeling spots are accessible to beginners and kids. You will enter the water gradually from a beach, or in a less than 3ft. deep area. The sea is generally calm, shallow, with almost no waves or currents. These spots are usually located in marked and/or monitored swimming areas. It is not necessary to swim long distances to discover the sea life.

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