Salt Lakes

Salt lakes are located in Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands. These are semi-enclosed, saltwater bodies that form near the coast and experience salinity shifts from nearly fresh water to hypersaline conditions throughout the year. These lakes are beautiful, and important for both humans and many bird species.

One of the most notable features that greet arriving visitors in Salt lakes, both by sea and by air, is a distinctive line of white salt pyramids. Each pyramid, roughly 50 feet high, contains approximately 10,000 metric tons of 99.6% pure salt. Depending on the time of the year, there can be upwards of 200,000 metric tons of salt neatly stacked in long rows awaiting shipment. These crystal white salt pyramids, next to the beautiful pink water make a unique view that one can only see in The Caribbean Netherlands.

Salt lakes are important areas for many different species of seagrass, fish, crustaceans, and coastal birds, specifically flamingos, terns, and sandpipers. This place is one of the most important breeding grounds for these birds. Many people come here every year to do research about these bird species, others come here just to enjoy watching the birds. Watching flamingos are especially the reason many tourists stop by this place when they visit The Caribbean Netherlands.