Is it safe to bushwack or hike in the wilderness?

Hiking in the kunuku (what we call 'the wild') is safe in that we don't have wild animals that you need to look out for; also, on such a small island, you're never very far away from anything. However, much of the island is privately owned and if you go through the kunuku you may unwittingly wander onto private property. 

Having said that, there are several good areas where you can hike through some beautiful terrain. Some examples are Christoffel National Park, the Jan Thiel Lagoon and Salinas, Caracas Bay Peninsula, Santa Martha Bay, Sint Joris Bay, and Shete Boka National Park.

If you decide to go hiking, we advise going with an experienced guide; don't go hiking at night; bring enough water and something to eat; wear proper clothing; go during the cooler hours of the day; and bring a cell phone.