{"id":3402,"date":"2023-07-24T10:22:27","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T14:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/lac-cai-an-oasis-of-serenity-on-bonaire\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T08:40:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T12:40:26","slug":"blog-lac-cai-bonaire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-lac-cai-bonaire\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Lac Cai, an oasis of serenity on Bonaire"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle img{margin-left:12px}html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu ul.isHorizontal li{text-align:right}html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu ul.isHorizontal li a img{margin-left:12px}.wpml-language-switcher-block{display:flex;box-sizing:border-box;width:100% 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Relax on the beach, snorkel, and revel in the vibrant mangrove forest. This remote spot is not easy to reach but definitely worth a visit! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#bde8f0\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sharing Island Love<br><\/mark><\/strong><br>Thank you for your interest in our beautiful island in the Caribbean! We love sharing our passion for Bonaire with everyone \u2014 locals, visitors, and of course, with our guests during <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Our tours<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. Curious how we do that? You can find all the details in <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/about-us\/about-us-sharing-island-love\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sharing Island Love<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<br><br>With Island Love,<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"23\" class=\"wp-image-15481\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Bas-Jessica.png\" alt=\"Bas &amp; Jessica\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you want to explore Lac Cai or other hidden gems of Bonaire? Check out our tours.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\" style=\"color:#00576a;background-color:#5dc0c9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Discover our tours<\/mark><\/strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Gems-East-donkey.webp\" alt=\"CTA button with &quot;Gems of the East&quot; &quot;Join us on a adventure&quot; featuring an image of a wild donkey on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-11013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Gems-East-donkey.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CTA-Gems-East-donkey-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Lac Cai, the Beach by the Azure Lagoon of Bonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lac Cai is situated on the eastern side of Lac Bay, adjacent to the rugged <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-east-coast-bonaire-washikemba-bolivia-onima\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">East Coast of Bonaire<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. Here, the mangrove trees give way to a small sandy beach, a harbor, and a sn\u00e8k where you can enjoy some drinks. Across the lagoon lies the lively Sorobon. Compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/lac-bay-on-bonaire\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/lac-bay-on-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sorobon<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, Lac Cai is an oasis of tranquility. However, on Sundays, the local population flocks to Lac Cai, making it more lively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Strand-Lac-Cai-overdag.webp\" alt=\"A lonely tree on the beach of Lac Cai, by the azure lagoon in the southeast of Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-5672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Strand-Lac-Cai-overdag.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Strand-Lac-Cai-overdag-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Strand-Lac-Cai-overdag-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lac Cai Beach.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lac Cai is mainly famous for its piles of <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/lac-bay-on-bonaire\/#The_Seagrass_Beds_a_Habitat_of_the_Queen_Conch\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/lac-bay-on-bonaire\/#The_seagrass_beds_a_habitat_of_the_queen_conch\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>conch <\/strong><\/mark><\/a>shells that lie on the beach. They serve as reminders of the time when these sea snails were extensively harvested from the lagoon, pushing them to the brink of extinction. Fortunately, Lac Cai falls under the protection of the Bonaire National Marine Park, and the species is now safeguarded. However, illegal fishing still persists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Stapels-schelpen-op-Lac-Cai.webp\" alt=\"At the water's edge at Lac Cai in Bonaire, there are several piles of shells from queen conchs, also known as &quot;karko&quot;.\" class=\"wp-image-5401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Stapels-schelpen-op-Lac-Cai.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Stapels-schelpen-op-Lac-Cai-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Stapels-schelpen-op-Lac-Cai-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Piles of queen conch shells at Lac Cai.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Behind the buildings of Lac Cai, there&#8217;s a dense row of mangrove trees. In some places, boardwalks lead to the small pond located behind Lac Cai. These offer delightful frames within frames!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Doorkijkje-Lac-Cai.webp\" alt=\"A glimpse between the mangrove trees at Lac Cai in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-5666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Doorkijkje-Lac-Cai.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Doorkijkje-Lac-Cai-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Doorkijkje-Lac-Cai-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Glimpse of the lake behind the buildings at Lac Cai.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the south of Lac Cai, right next to the rugged waters of Bonaire\u2019s east coast, stands a lookout tower. From here, STINAPA rangers can oversee much of Lac Bay, but for visitors too, the climb is well worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Watch-Tower-Lac-Cai-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"The Lac Cai lookout tower, observation tower, or viewing tower on Bonaire offers sweeping views over Lac Bay.\" class=\"wp-image-16159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Watch-Tower-Lac-Cai-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Watch-Tower-Lac-Cai-480x720.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 683px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The lookout tower at Lac Cai.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Snorkeling at Lac Cai<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like in many other spots on Bonaire, you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling in the azure waters around Lac Cai. We love snorkeling here because the underwater world is very different from the reef. On the map below, we&#8217;ve marked a short yet diverse snorkeling route, covering sandy bottoms around the peninsula, along the mangrove forest, and over the seagrass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Close-up-snorkeling-route.webp\" alt=\"Map of our versatile snorkeling route at Lac Cai, along the sandy bottom, through the mangrove trees, and over the seagrass.\" class=\"wp-image-5662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Close-up-snorkeling-route.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Close-up-snorkeling-route-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Close-up-snorkeling-route-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snorkeling route starting from Lac Cai.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shallow lagoon is shielded from the sea by a coral reef. At Lac Cai, there&#8217;s <em>Boka di Lac<\/em>, an opening in the reef. Water flows in and out of the lagoon through this opening. Due to the sometimes strong currents, it&#8217;s better not to enter the water here. Moreover, Boka di Lac is the only connection to the open sea for boats. Therefore, enter the water near the beach and snorkel towards the peninsula on your right. Note: Swimming with fins is prohibited in the waters of Lac Cai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#bde8f0\"><tbody><tr><td><br><strong>Our seven snorkeling commandments:<\/strong><br>\u2022 We use reef-friendly sunscreen.<br>\u2022 We enter the water at the yellow entry\/exit rock.<br>\u2022 In the water, we stay horizontal: minimizing standing, and never stepping on corals.<br>\u2022 We don&#8217;t touch anything. Even a light touch can harm the coral.<br>\u2022 We don&#8217;t take anything out of the water unless it&#8217;s plastic waste.<br>\u2022 We don&#8217;t feed the fish.<br>\u2022 We respect the reef, so we pay our <span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-stinapa-nature-fee-tag-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">STINAPA Nature Fee<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: rgb(189, 232, 240);\">.<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Snorkeling Around the Peninsula<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shallow and sandy lagoon is home to unique creatures. Around the peninsula, you can encounter sea stars and anemones, and rays also enjoy the sandy bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Zeester.webp\" alt=\"Underwater photo of a cushion sea star (Oreaster reticulatus) on the sandy seabed at Lac Cai in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-5408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Zeester.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Zeester-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Zeester-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The cushion sea star, a starfish on the sandy seabed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another fascinating creature you can encounter here is the upside-down jellyfish. As the name suggests, these little jellies rest upside-down on the seabed, leading a delightful life! They never have to search for food because algae on their tentacles provide them with nutrients. Their only task is to ensure the algae get enough sunlight, hence their unique position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The algae on the tentacles also have an easy life. Fishes avoid them to prevent getting stung by jellyfish, leaving the algae undisturbed. Humans need not fear these jellyfish. They have short tentacles that you typically won&#8217;t come into contact with. If you do get stung, it feels like a stinging nettle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upside-down-jellyfish.webp\" alt=\"Underwater photo of two upside-down jellyfish (Cassiopea frondosa) among the seagrass of Lac Cai in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-5674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upside-down-jellyfish.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upside-down-jellyfish-980x653.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upside-down-jellyfish-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The algae color the white tentacles of the upside-down jellyfish blue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Snorkeling Along the Mangrove Forest<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have swum around the peninsula, you can snorkel a bit along the <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/the-mangrove-of-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">mangrove forest<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. The roots of the mangrove trees are submerged in the water, providing a safe haven for young fish to grow. Unfortunately, predatory fish know that these little ones will eventually come out from their hiding spots. Here, at the edge of the mangrove, they patiently await their chance. You&#8217;re likely to encounter a few of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also find an old fisherman&#8217;s tunnel here. It&#8217;s a natural tunnel under the trees that fishermen used to navigate deeper into the mangrove. Be mindful not to disturb the bottom too much while swimming in the tunnel. If the current is mild, it&#8217;s best to swim using only your arms. And as is the case everywhere in Bonaire, remember: Don&#8217;t touch anything underwater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Visserstunnel-Cai.webp\" alt=\"A woman snorkeling in a fisherman's tunnel through the mangrove at Lac Cai. The light in the tunnel is green.\" class=\"wp-image-5676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Visserstunnel-Cai.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Visserstunnel-Cai-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Visserstunnel-Cai-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Captivating light in the fisherman&#8217;s tunnel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Snorkeling Over the Seagrass Beds<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further ahead, the water becomes shallower. You will come across a seagrass bed, covered with a layer of algae. Many little fish hide here as well. Don&#8217;t be startled if a young barracuda suddenly appears! The seagrass fields also attract numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-sea-turtles-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">sea turtles<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. From this point, you can complete your snorkeling journey by swimming back towards the peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Barracuda-Lac-Cai.webp\" alt=\"Underwater photo of a young great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) above the seagrass at Lac Cai in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-5658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Barracuda-Lac-Cai.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Barracuda-Lac-Cai-980x653.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Barracuda-Lac-Cai-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Young barracuda above the seagrass.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Sights along the way to Lac Cai<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lac Cai is located at the end of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/VNYgwBfVN4BfoRvK7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Kaminda Lac<\/mark><\/a>, an unpaved side road of Kaminda Sorobon. The turnoff is marked with a sign. This often very bumpy road is 5.5 kilometers long and is best navigated in a high-clearance vehicle. Rushing is not common on Bonaire, especially not on this road. Fortunately, there&#8217;s plenty to see along the way, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/photoblog-flamingo-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">flamingos<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-wild-mammals-bonaire\/#The_Wild_Donkeys_of_Bonaire\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">wild donkeys<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, an old salt lake, and, of course, the mangrove forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ezel-langs-Kaminda-Lac.webp\" alt=\"Wild donkey along Kaminda Lac in Bonaire with a group of flamingos in the background at the edge of the mangrove.\" class=\"wp-image-5668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ezel-langs-Kaminda-Lac.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ezel-langs-Kaminda-Lac-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ezel-langs-Kaminda-Lac-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Young donkey and flamingos along Kaminda Lac.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The Flamingo Crossing of Bonaire<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the attractions is the Flamingo Crossing of Bonaire near the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mangrovecenter.com\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Mangrove Center<\/mark><\/a>. In the bird sanctuary behind the building, young and weakened flamingos are taken in to recuperate. After their release, they occasionally come back for a visit. They cross the road to see if there is any food at the sanctuary. The sight of these birds crossing the road is always a fantastic spectacle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Mangrove Center, they organize fantastic <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-mangrove-tour-bonaire\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-mangrove-tour-bonaire\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">kayak tours through the mangrove<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. You must not miss this tour during your vacation on Bonaire!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jonge-flamingo-bij-Lac.webp\" alt=\"On Kaminda Lac, there's a sign that says &quot;Slow down flamingo crossing.&quot; A young Caribbean flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is crossing.\" class=\"wp-image-4845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jonge-flamingo-bij-Lac.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jonge-flamingo-bij-Lac-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jonge-flamingo-bij-Lac-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Young flamingo on the Flamingo Crossing of Bonaire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sali\u00f1a Puitu<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Near Lac Cai, you will find Sali\u00f1a Puitu, an old salt lake dating back to the plantation era. In the pond, you can still see the dikes that separated the five salt pans. During the dry season, the lake retains its characteristic pink color, typical of salt lakes. You can read more about this time period in <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-history-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The History of Bonaire<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kaminda-Lac-bij-Puitu.webp\" alt=\"Salt lake Puitu at the end of Kaminda Lac in Bonaire, with the mangrove on the right side of the road.\" class=\"wp-image-5670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kaminda-Lac-bij-Puitu.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kaminda-Lac-bij-Puitu-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kaminda-Lac-bij-Puitu-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sali\u00f1a Puitu on Kaminda Lac.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #5dc0c9;\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Visiting Lac Cai with HopiBonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can join us on a tour to Lac Cai, for example, by extending the <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/gems-of-the-east\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/gems-of-the-east\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Gems of the East<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>&nbsp;tour with a visit to this beautiful spot. And Lac Cai is just one of the remote places we explore during our tours. You will discover the other hidden gems with HopiBonaire as well. Moreover, during your tour, you will be alone with your own group, which ensures an intimate and personalized experience at your own pace. We don&#8217;t rush and value the quality of your experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bootjes-in-Lac-Bay-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Veliger boat from STINAPA and another boat in the harbor of Lac Cai in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-3197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bootjes-in-Lac-Bay-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bootjes-in-Lac-Bay-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bootjes-in-Lac-Bay-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bootjes-in-Lac-Bay-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boats in the azure waters of Lac.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All tours can be tailored to your preferences, and there&#8217;s also an option to book a fully customized tour. If you&#8217;re excited and would like to join us on an adventure, check out the selection of our tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\" style=\"color:#00576a;background-color:#5dc0c9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Discover our tours<\/mark><\/strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Download-Scenic-South-Drive-1.3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"878\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CTA-self-guided-2-878x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Call to Action button for the &quot;Self guided scenic drive&quot; to the salt pans of Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-10711\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-playa-frans\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Next-stop-Discovering-Bonaire-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the next blog in our Discovering Bonaire series. 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Explore every nook and cranny of versatile Bonaire!\" class=\"wp-image-15264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/category\/the-mangrove\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Mangroves-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series the Mangrove of Bonaire. You shouldn't skip this special forest during your vacation!\" class=\"wp-image-15268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Mangroves-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Mangroves-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Mangroves-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-scenic-drive-north-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Scenic-Drive-North-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about the scenic drive to the North of Bonaire with PDF! 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Explore the south of Bonaire with your phone as your guide.\" class=\"wp-image-15258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Scenic-Drive-Salt-Pans-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Scenic-Drive-Salt-Pans-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Scenic-Drive-Salt-Pans-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-east-coast-bonaire-washikemba-bolivia-onima\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about your visit to the East Coast of Bonaire. Leave the beaten path: discover Bonaire's rugged east coast.\" class=\"wp-image-15210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/the-mangrove-of-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Mangroves-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about the mangroves of Bonaire: be amazed by this hidden world full of surprises.\" class=\"wp-image-15244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Mangroves-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Mangroves-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Mangroves-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-history-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-History-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about the history of Bonaire, A brief look at the island's turbulent past.\" class=\"wp-image-15226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-History-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-History-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-History-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/vacation-in-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Vacation-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Vacation in Bonaire. 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Here, you can delight in relaxing on the beach, indulge in fantastic snorkeling, and revel in the vibrant life of the mangrove forest. This remote location is definitely worth a visit!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5519,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Visit Lac Cai on Bonaire | HopiBonaire","_seopress_titles_desc":"Lac Cai, a hidden gem in Bonaire. 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