Suriname is located in the north of South America. The capital is Paramaribo and the official language is Dutch. The country is known for its tropical rainforest, great cultural diversity, and rich history.
In Suriname, people live with Creole, Hindustani, Javanese, Marron, and Indigenous backgrounds, among others. You can also taste that mix of cultures in the unique Surinamese cuisine.
Why would you travel to Suriname?
- A relatively unknown and undiscovered destination
- Good accessibility, with direct KLM flights from Amsterdam
- Good accommodations, ranging from boutique hotels to jungle lodges
- Limited travel distances
- A particularly varied program, such as:
- historic Paramaribo, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list
- boat trips on wide rivers through the rainforest
- meetings with local communities
- getting acquainted with the plantation history
- hiking in the Amazon rainforest and wildlife spotting
- a possible extension in Aruba or Curaçao as a Caribbean finale
Are you a pioneer and are you looking for nature, culture, and tranquility?
Then definitely keep Suriname in mind!
