coast of South America. There is a short rainy season between October and January due to stronger northeasterly flow during the retreat of the monsoon; however it is erratic and heavily influenced by the Southern Oscillation, frequently failing completely during El Niño years. During La Niña years, however, rainfall may reach up to over a year and over in a month as happened during 1970/1971, 1988/1989, 1999/2000, 2010/2011 and 2022/2023. Transportation Kralendijk is served by Flamingo International Airport and a cruise ship terminal. Taxis are available in town and at the airport. There is no public bus service, but collective taxis run between Kralendijk and Rincon. Car rentals are available at the airport. Bicycle and scooter rentals are available in town. Water taxi service goes to Klein Bonaire and several resort areas departing from the centre of Kralendijk. Economy Previously Dutch Antilles Express, a now-defunct airline, had its head office in the Plasa Medardo SV Thielman in Kralendijk. In April 2007 the airline moved its head office from Bonaire to Curaçao, where the airline's flight operations had been based. The airline's call centre and its revenue accounting and handling departments remained in Bonaire. Notable people Gerritson Craane (1994), footballer. Cola Debrot (1902–1981), writer and Governor of the Netherlands Antilles. Justin Michel (1995), footballer. See also Schunck's Kledingindustrie Bonaire St. Bernard Church List of lighthouses in Bonaire References External links Bonaire Reporter - local newspaper A guide to over 75 restaurants in Bonaire Populated places in Bonaire Capitals in the Caribbean Populated places established in 1810 Lighthouses in Bonaire