Travel in Suriname?

• Tropical, hospitable, adventurous and varied are key words for Suriname. From soaking up culture in Paramaribo to adventurous survival trips in the Amazon region (more than 80% of Suriname is untouched tropical rainforest). With a wonderful mix of South American, Caribbean and Dutch influences and a very diverse population, there is much to discover. Deliciously varied food such as Javanese, Creole, Hindustani, Lebanese, tropical heat and not yet overrun by tourists!
• By korjaal (hollowed-out tree trunk) descend the rivers (with rapids!) of the immense Amazon region.
• About 1½ hours by car from Paramaribo you will find the Brownsberg Nature Park including one of the largest reservoirs in the world: the W.J. van Blommestein Lake. Ideal for walking and hiking and then a visit to beautiful waterfalls to cool off! Visit the coffee plantations, sugar factories and Javanese eateries in the Commewijne district. Fairly flat area so ideal to explore by bike or moped.
• A special way to travel to the interior is with a so-called "jumbo", also called the "jungle taxi". This is a truck converted into a bus. The residents of the interior often travel this way, so that they can take large quantities of supplies with them to their hometown. It is a unique way to travel, but do not count on too much comfort.
• Danpaati means "island near the village of Dan" and is located at the top of the Suriname River. This beautiful tourist resort was founded with the aim of protecting the natural interior of Suriname through economic impulses and eco-tourism. During the beautiful walks that are offered here you will learn about traditional medicine. You can get acquainted with Saramaccan culture and by staying there you support the local population and the financing of a medical post.
• Plantation Frederiksdorp is a small tropical paradise in Suriname. A place to completely relax. Unlike most old plantations in Suriname, this one has been completely restored, but you can still smell the old colonial atmosphere. For example, there is a small museum with finds from the colonial period.
• Berlijn is a village located on the site of the former plantation 'Berlijn'. Nowadays it is a recreational area in a mysterious jungle with rivers and old slave houses. You can relax there, marvel at the special nature of the interior and you can swim in the leaf-red water. If you want, you can even spend the night in nice cozy huts. Berlijn is about an hour's drive from Paramaribo.
• Visit the Raleighvallen/Voltzberg nature reserve, very famous among primatologists, ornithologists and botanists. All eight species of monkeys and thousands of bird species can be found in the reserve. The reserve is rightly called "birdwatchers paradise".
• Paramaribo, rightly called the Houten Stad, is a real melting pot of different cultures. The Presidential Palace with the Palm Garden, the Independence Square, the large mosque that is right next to the synagogue and one of the largest wooden churches in the world; the St. Peter/Paulus Cathedral. Enjoy a cold Parbo beer at 't Vat or eat a Bakabana (fried banana) at the Waterkant. Going out in Paramaribo is like going out in the Netherlands... but different. You will meet many Surinamese people but also Dutch interns. Whitebeach is a beautiful beach near Paramaribo where you can relax wonderfully. This is seen as the new hotspot by both locals and many tourists.
• The Palm Garden is unfortunately a faded glory. It is also dangerous here in the evening and it is better to avoid the park altogether.
• You must of course see Fort Zeelandia when you are in Paramaribo, but don't stay there too long, because there is so much other beauty and that would be a waste of your time.
• Be aware of snakes, ants and mosquitoes.
• Colacreek was a much-visited seaside resort in Suriname. It used to be the place to be, but not anymore.

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