Goto Lake

Bonaire proudly boasts five RAMSAR sites dedicated to the preservation of wetlands and waterfowl, and Goto Lake is one of these sites. Goto lake is a 35-acre saline lagoon. It once was a bay of the Caribbean before being choked off and isolated by coral. It is on the Ramsar List of international wetlands. This lake is located within Washington Slagbaai National Park and is considered one of the most picturesque spots on Bonaire.

Goto lake is home to numerous bird species. The most famous is the flamingo. This is one of the best places to see flamingos in Bonaire, and the Southern Caribbean. You can watch the birds even from the parking lot and scenic lookout over the lake. In fact, many tourists say that those 2 places are the best location for taking photos of the lake and the birds. You can watch flamingos from afar, and won't be allowed to get close and take pictures of the flamingoes close to you. Bird watchers might also spot the Caribbean parakeet and the endangered yellow-shouldered parrot. Both are unique to this island.

You can take the tour vans, follow the shoreline and take as many pictures as you want. Many tourists also love the North Shore Bicycle Excursion. This is an exhilarating bike excursion, covering approximately 2.5 hours and 12 miles, and takes in island scenery - including the Goto lake, as well as cultural highlights.