Two groups of small stone huts stand beside the sea on Bonaire's southern salt road. They were built in the 19th century as sleeping quarters for enslaved people forced to work in the salt pans. Their cramped scale is the strongest part of the site; no long explanation is needed to understand how harsh the conditions were.
Nearby obelisks painted in different colours served as shore markers, directing ships to loading points before modern docks. Pull completely off the narrow road, take care crossing, and treat the huts as a memorial rather than a photo prop. The working salt pans continue inland behind them.