Custom Suriname

Suriname (163,821 km², 600,000 inhabitants, former Dutch Guiana independent 1975, presidential republic) is one of South America's LEAST TOURISTIC countries (5,000 French visitors/year). 2 UNESCO sites: PARAMARIBO HISTORIC INNER CITY (UNESCO 2002, PRESERVED 17th-18th-c. DUTCH WOODEN COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE — UNIQUE IN SOUTH AMERICA, fusion of Northern European architecture + tropical materials), CENTRAL SURINAME NATURE RESERVE (UNESCO 2000, 16,000 km² INTACT AMAZONIAN JUNGLE 12% of territory, one of Americas' last large wilderness, jaguars + harpy + caimans + 13 primate species). PARAMARIBO (250,000 inhab. Dutch capital until 1975, unique colonial atmosphere, 1885 Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral largest Americas wooden church, mosque + synagogue side by side remarkable religious coexistence sign). MAROON PEOPLES (descendants of 18th-c. fugitive rebel slaves who created autonomous jungle societies, 6 Saamaka-Ndyuka-Aluku-Kwinti-Matawai-Paamaka nations, preserved African culture among purest outside Africa). BROKOPONDO RESERVOIR (1,560 km² artificial lake). Multicultural cuisine (population 27% Indo-Surinamese + 22% Maroon + 16% Creole + 14% Javanese + 8% Chinese): roti Indian curry, Javanese nasi goreng, pom Suriname (national, pomtajer root + chicken stew). We design your Paramaribo + Brokopondo jungle + Maroon trip. (CAUTION: little touristy country, adventurous trip for experienced travelers).

Highlights

• UNESCO 2002 Paramaribo wooden architecture — Preserved 17th-18th-c. Dutch colonial wooden architecture (UNIQUE South America), 1885 Cathedral largest Americas wooden church.
• UNESCO 2000 Central Nature Reserve — 16,000 km² intact Amazonian jungle (12% territory), jaguars + harpy + caimans + 13 primate species, one of Americas' last wilderness.
• Maroon descendants slave peoples — 6 Saamaka-Ndyuka-Aluku-Kwinti-Matawai-Paamaka nations, 18th-c. fugitive slave descendants, African culture among purest outside Africa.

Frequently asked questions

How many days?

Essential Suriname: 8 nights. 3-Guianas combo (Suriname + Guyana + French Guiana): 14 nights.

What budget for 8 nights?

Adventure: €4,290-5,200/person. Premium (Knini Paati lodge + aviation safari): €6,200-8,200.

Visa?

$50 e-visa (≤ 90 days, online 5 min). 6-month valid passport.