Bonaire Slave Huts...
Prior to the invention of SCUBA, Bonaire's main industry was the production of sea salt. In the dark days of slavery men and women were forced to work as saltrakers in the salt evaporation pans of Bonaire's south shore. During the "harvest season" slaves were housed in these structures along the south beach after a long march from the town of Rincon. Today these structures are restored and maintained by the local parks department. The slave huts are a "must see" destination for all tourists to the island.