Suriname is a country located in the northern part of South America. Suriname is a former Dutch colony that gained its independence on November 25, 1975. Dutch influences are still visible in many ways, including the Dutch language spoken in Suriname. The green landscape consists largely of pieces of untouched nature and reserves. Surinamese cuisine and its friendly people have been attracting many tourists to this wonderfully hospitable country for years. Whether you want to be sporty, want to discover culture or just want a nice relaxing holiday, it can all be found here. The cozy and picturesque villages are a wonderful change between the tropical nature. Old plantations tell a piece of history about how people used to trade. And in Paramaribo there are still old wooden houses that evoke a special atmosphere. Check topmbadirectory for how to get to Suriname.
Top 10 sights of Suriname
#1. Brownsberg Nature Park
Anyone who would like to get an impression of the interior of Suriname would do well to visit this nature reserve. This high-altitude park is often visited for its fantastic view over the nearby Brokopondo reservoir. The nature park, which is also part of the Amazon rainforest, has a size of about twelve thousand hectares and has medicinal plants, waterfalls, deer, bush pigs, macaws and howler monkeys.
#2. Paramaribo
The capital Paramaribo is located in the north of Suriname on the west bank of the Suriname River. The old historic center has many wooden houses. The Dutch traces can easily be found here. Just in the street names. Very special are the adjacent synagogue and mosque on the Keizerstraat. The most visited sights are Fort Zeelandia, Fort Nieuw-Amsterdam, Nola Hatterman Institute/art academy, Paramaribo Zoo, Cultuurtuin, Independence Square and the presidential palace with its palm garden. Check simplyyellowpages for mass media and culture of Suriname.
#3. Brokopondo Reservoir
This immense lake is one of the largest artificial lakes in the world. It was once built to power the aluminum plant in Paranam. After closing this company, the generated electricity will be consumed in a large part of Paramaribo. Although many of the original inhabitants have had to make way for this project, there are still a number of ‘Maroon’ population groups that still live there. They often live according to the rules of nature and all that it has to offer.
#4. Fort Zeelandia
Since 2004, this former trading post has become a museum. In the early 17th century, the Dutch founded a settlement here to defend the settlement. Years later it became a barracks where plantation owners could have their disobedient slaves brutally punished. Then a prison and finally a museum. The adjacent Zeelandiaweg is used intensively by many walkers.
#5. Bird market
Every Sunday morning Surinamese men with their birds come and go on Independence Square. This special scene is in reality a competition for which bird can whistle the most beautifully and with the most diverse pitches. Impartial judges then carefully record this for each duel. The most common participating bird species are: twatwas, black picolets, or yellow beaks.
#6. Raleigh Falls
These famous waterfalls and rapids of Suriname can be found near the nature reserve on the Coppename River. Because it is still untouched, there are many different animals and special plants. There are at least eight different monkey species in this area. This is also a true paradise for bird watchers. The area is easily recognizable by the 240 meter high Voltzberg. Other special waterfalls in Suriname are Blanche Marie Falls and Wonotobo Falls.
#7. Commewijne
There used to be many plantations in this district of Suriname. Sugar cane, coffee and cocoa were grown on many of these plantations. They regularly fell victim to attacks by former slaves ‘Maroons’ who had run away. They came to rob them of food, women, weapons or to take revenge. In the year 1800 there were certainly more than six hundred plantations in Suriname, the majority of which in this district. Due to various factors such as wars, fall in product values, abolition of slavery and diseases, many plantation owners have stopped. Well-known plantations are: Mariënburg, Peperpot, Katwijk, Laarwijk and Reynsdorp. There is still a lot of culture to be found in this part of Suriname.
#8. Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge
This bridge makes it possible to cross from the Commewijne district to Paramaribo. The bridge named after the president of the same name has been running over the Suriname River since the year 2000. The bridge is not accessible to pedestrians.
#9. Domburg
In this village, which is not far from Paramaribo, there is a quiet and cozy atmosphere. It has a small market dominated by sturdy trees and many food and beverage outlets. On Sundays, this is the stage for the weekly market. In the small harbor there are often a few boats floating quietly. A popular beach can be found at the White Beach Marina Resort between Domburg and Paranam. Often partying people can be found here on the weekends. During the day it is a popular beach for families.
#10. Colakreek
This piece of recreation area is especially popular with families and young people. The brown (cola-colored) water provides wonderful cooling in the warm Suriname. There are some eateries for a simple lunch and there is a slide for the little ones. Pedal boats, swimming rings and water hammocks can be rented for a small fee.
