Playa Beng is considered one of the finest snorkeling spots on Bonaire. Swimming north from the center of the beach, divers pass over a series of coral ridges and alternating sand channels. Among the many fish in this area are jewelfish, mahogany snappers, and large tiger groupers. Playa Chiquitu , on the east coast near the park's entrance, is deceptive. The beach is beautiful, but the water has a strong undertow.
Swimming is highly discouraged.
These stretches of salty water and mud are a reminder of the island's geological past. As the water level dropped, salt water remained in shallow valleys that soon silted up. In the past , salt was extracted from these areas and exported. Today, the salinas are good places to see birds feeding, especially flamingoes . The size of the sali as varies according to rainfall, but even in the dry season the ground surrounding them is wet and soft.