Ecolodge

Auriga Lodge is a true nature retreat in the typical cacti covered countryside of the Dutch Caribbean, where we spent 7 wonderful days in June. The place continuously receives winds which makes it surprisingly refreshing and in our view more comfortable than a place with air conditioning !! We really enjoyed the feeling of being far away from the crowds, close to nature : It's just complete silence and peace and quiet. Our kids (7 and 12 yrs) also really loved the freedom of exploring the land, playing with the very sweet dogs of the owners, feeding the pigs and looking at the stars at night . And not a single mosquito ! We also loved the fact the place runs on solar-power and trains you to be thoughtful about electricity and water usage . One of the best things is the bedroom upstairs with the wind flowing through and its views of this marvelously shaped tree . Very original , mostly wooden design . We really felt totally reset after our stay. Also very nice owner / manager who is knowledgeable about Bonaire's flora and fauna, and about outdoors activities, and he was so kind to pick us up from the airport to show us the right directions. Auriga Ecolodge is a must-visit for those who prefer to explore the backcountry . We miss it ! One thing to realize : if you're over 1.90m tall, the lodge downstairs has relatively low ceilings at some places, but upstairs you're absolutely OK .