Suriname is a land of mixing of cultures and peoples. It is located in a picturesque part of South America, has a warm climate and rich nature. The tourist service is not very well developed here, but this does not stop those who want to see the beauty of this country.
Suriname has several nature reserves and a national park. They are all different and have their own main attractions. One of the reserves has become home to several thousand turtles, while in the depths of the other there is a beautiful waterfall and a clear river.
In Paramaribo, you can see Dutch buildings that are several centuries old. The historical center is especially interesting. On its territory there are very interesting architectural structures, churches, mosques. The church of St. Peter and Paul, Talia Theater, Presidential Palace. There is also a zoo in the city. During its existence, Suriname has experienced a lot. This is stated by its fortresses, which in our time have become museums. The most beautiful waterfalls in Suriname are the Maria Blanche Falls and the Governor's Fall of Lights. The country has very beautiful cliffs and mountain rainforests.
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What to see in Suriname?
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Paramaribo city (historical center)
Paramaribo is the capital and largest city of Suriname. Its historical center took five centuries to develop. In 2002, it was listed as a UNESCO heritage site. Almost all the buildings in the area are wooden. Mostly they are built in the Dutch colonial style. There are many beautiful mosques and churches in the historical center, there is a synagogue.
Government building
It is the seat of the President and Government of Suriname. It was built in the 17th century and acquired its present form in 1730. This is the most striking example of Dutch colonial architecture in Suriname. The residence is located on Independence Square, along with other government agencies. The government building is included in the UNESCO heritage list.
Fort Nieuw-Amsterdam
Nieuw-Amsterdam is located on the banks of the Suriname River, 11 kilometers from the capital. It is a small town famous for its fort. This is a pentagonal fortress, which was built in the 18th century. During World War II, the Americans fortified it and installed cannons that stand here to this day. Guided tours are held in the fortress; it is an open-air museum.
Reservoir Brokopondo
Suriname, near the town of Brokopondo, has one of the largest reservoirs in the world. Its area is 1560 km². The construction of the dam was started in 1961 and finished in 1964. Its height is 54 meters. The filling of the dam once led to the flooding of several villages and the displacement of 5,000 residents. Today it supplies power to many factories and the capital of the country.
Fort Zealand
This is a fortress-museum in Paramaribo, which was built at the beginning of the 17th century. She was supposed to protect the trading settlement of Paramaribo. During the existence of the fortress, it was captured many times. But after the construction of the Fort Nyv-Amsterdam, the relevance of the fortress disappeared. Its three bastions were dismantled, the fort was turned into a barracks, and then a prison. Today it is a museum.
Suriname Central Reserve
Suriname's central nature reserve is very popular with tourists. Its area is 16 thousand km². It is included in the UNESCO heritage list. On the territory of the reserve you can see a giant armadillo, tapir, jaguar. It is also home to over 400 bird species. Some of them are very rare.
Brownsburg National Park
This is Suriname's first national park. It is located near Paramaribo. Its territory is covered by a mountainous rainforest, which is one of the largest in the world in size. The main attraction of the park is its picturesque waterfalls. Visitors can also swim in the river that flows through the forest. The park is home to over 650 species of birds, animals and plants that are endemic.
Ghalibi reserve
The reserve is located along the Maroveine River. Its area is 4 thousand hectares. The reserve consists of swamps, lagoons, forests. They are home to many birds and animals. The most famous inhabitants are turtles. Thousands of animals live on the territory of the reserve. Among them are even the rare Byss turtles. You can observe them in their natural environment, and the reserve itself is very important for the preservation of the population of some turtles.
Keyserstraat Mosque
The Keizerstrat wooden mosque was built in 1932. It was only in 1984 that it was replaced by a stone one. The mosque serves as the seat of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Muslim movement and belongs to the Islamic Society of Suriname. The appearance of the mosque is refined and laconic. Therefore, it attracts tourists and is one of the favorite places of the city residents.
Arya Dewaker Temple
It is the largest Hindu temple in Suriname. The official opening took place on February 11, 2001. The building has an octagonal shape, which gives the impression that it is round. This refers to the round shape of the sun, moon and earth. Three towers symbolize the quantities that make up the universe: God, man and nature. There is a school and a shelter near the temple.
Mountain peaks and tepuis
Suriname is home to the easternmost tepuis - impressive mountain plateaus with steep, often vertical slopes. Here these are huge granite domes, rounded rocks towering high above the jungle. Tepui are very interesting to scientists from a geological and biological point of view.
Blanche Marie Falls
The waterfall is located on the Nikkeri River, about 300 km from Paramaribo. The area is known for its beautiful flora and fauna. During the trip, you can meet a large number of monkeys and birds. This part of the jungle is home to 8 different primate species and up to 200 bird species. The Marie Blanche Falls is a real treasure and pride of Suriname.
