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- English
- Dutch
From Paramaribo, we will travel by bus/car to Weg Naar Zee where we will visit a Hindu temple that serves as a place of pilgrimage for this group of Surinamese and the crematorium.
The next stop is Saramacca, where the people live from cattle breeding and the cultivation of rice and vegetables. You will visit Groningen, the capital of Saramacca, with the smallest square with the most monuments that exhibits the multicultural history of Suriname.
From Saramacca we cross the Coppename river to Boskamp where you can have a close-up demonstration of how the famous “warme vis” is prepared. Back in the day, this preserved method was used by smoking the fish to keep it longer. Until this day this method is still being used.
From Boskamp we will reach Coronie, known for the Coconut district. In the past, their livelihood was achieved through the cultivation of coconut. Coronie is also known for its beekeeping, pure honey, and waving coconut palms.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up times: Courtyard by Marriott Anton Drachtenweg 50-54, 08.15 am Torarica Resort Rietbergplein 1, 08.35 am
We will meet travelers at the office of Purity Tours & Services Heerenstraat 15, 08.45 am
Itinerary
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1Weg naar See
Our first stop is at a Hindu temple at Weg naar Zee. This Temple serves as a place of pilgrimage and crematorium for the Hindu culture.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Groningen
Groningen, the capital of Saramacca, has the smallest square with the most monuments that exhibits the multicultural history of Suriname. The guide will inform you more about the district and what you can find here.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Boskamp
Boskamp is our next stop and here you will see one of the oldest methods on how fish was preserved. Until this day, this method is still being used.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Coronie District
From Boskamp we will reach Coronie, known as the Coconut district. In the past, their livelihood was achieved through the cultivation of coconut. Nowadays, there is a small group of people that are living in this district. Here you will walk around the district while the guide provide you with information and also visit the Mangrove Center.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travelers must bring mosquito repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable and sturdy shoes, hat/cap, camera
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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