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Turtle City

Turtle City in Klein Bonaire is exactly what it says on the tin. We’ve had dives here where we lost count of the green turtles lazily munching on seagrass, or gliding past us, completely unbothered. It’s a gentle slope from about 5 metres down to its max of 17, making it a dream for longer bottom times and really soaking in the experience. The entry is a shallow bay, easy enough to wade in and get your fins on. Once you drop down, the visibility usually holds strong around 20 metres, offering clear views of the sandy patches where the turtles like to hang out and the coral heads teeming with parrotfish and blennies. Keep an eye out for Caribbean reef squid, they’re often hovering over the sand, pulsating with colour. We always suggest going in the morning; the light hitting the sandy bottom creates a beautiful, ethereal glow that highlights every detail. It’s a site for anyone who loves spending time with macro life and, of course, our shelled friends.