Auriga Ecolodge

Imagine a vacation where cool trade winds constantly blow, wild parrots fly among towering cacti and green iguanas bask in the sun along island roads. Imagine a lodge located only 15 minutes from major tourist attractions, but far enough away that you can relax quietly among the wonders of nature. That place is now on Bonaire.
Welcome to Auriga Ecolodge!

Staying at Auriga Ecolodge is a unique Caribbean experience. You can stroll through the surrounding kunuku (countryside) and learn how the local people live. Take a short hike and watch the waves crash upon Bonaire's "wild side". Or rent mountain bikes right at the lodge and explore the island further. Internet access is possible at Auriga Ecolodge and naturists are welcome. See some of the wildlife at the lodge on a beautiful video made by a guest.

You get the whole lodge to yourself and for every guest we will buy a local plant or tree which will be planted during your stay!

After dark, the fun continues. Stare at the Milky Way from the "stargazer platform" on top of the lodge and witness a million stars. With a 360-degree view, you can also spot Bonaire's night creatures including owls, bats and nocturnal birds called nightjars.

Want to do more?

Hans also owns Outdoor Bonaire, an adventure company. He will be glad to take you kayaking through Lac Bay's stunning mangroves, spelunking through one of Bonaire's many caves or rapelling off coastal cliffs made from ancient, uplifted coral reefs.
When you stay at Auriga, you get a whole lodge, not just an apartment. You can prepare your own meals in the kitchen, hang out in the garden or just kick back in the hammock and pass the day away. The lodge has two, double-bed bedrooms. Please note the building is a less then normal height because it is a converted horse stable.

Groups of up to five people are welcome as well as naturists.
Why an Ecolodge?

Having an ecolodge on Bonaire with a semi desert climate is a big challenge……but also necessary. Bonaire is being promoted as “Unspoiled, Unhurried, Unforgettable”. Unfortunately the “Unspoiled” part is not true. So……it's about time there is an ecolodge on this beautiful Caribbean island. Staying here will have a minimum impact on the fragile ecosystem of Bonaire. We use solar energy, recycle as many products as we can, use your human “waste” and reforest (with endemic trees) on a specific terrain adjacent to the lodge. Our tours are emphasized on nature and we will explain everything you want to know about our ecosystems (and their disturbance) here on Bonaire. This is a continuous process and we are constantly working on improvements.

Recently we have planted a lot of new trees and plants which were donated. Some were given to us by clients of the eco lodge. Others were a donation from "Salva nos Lora", who is being supported by the "Vogelbescherming nederland". The idea behind this is to plant more local trees and fruitbearing trees so the Bonairean Parrot has enough to eat. As at this moment a lot of trees are disappearing which are actually very important to these parrots, an endemic species on Bonaire. This way we hope to contribute to a more friendly habitat for our lora (yellow shouldered amazon parrot) and to increase the biodiversity in this part of the island.