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- English
- Dutch
The Commewijne district is one of the oldest plantation areas in Suriname.
As early as the second half of the 17th century, plantations were established on the Upper Commewijne and Cottica rivers, where mainly sugarcane, coffee, and cocoa were cultivated.
During this tour, we drive from Paramaribo across the Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge. The first stop is at Peperpot, a former coffee and cocoa plantation where you will take a walk along the Peperpot Trail. After this, we continue our journey to the Open Air Museum in Nieuw-Amsterdam and the former sugarcane plantation Mariënburg.
Between activities, we stop for a delicious lunch and drive past the old plantations Ellen and Leliëndaal. The guide tells you a lot about the special history of the plantations and the remains that are sometimes hidden in the forest.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will be picked up in the hotel lobby by a guide holding a sign with your name on it.
Itinerary
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1Meerzorg
Jetty for the tent boats
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Meerzorg
Fruit stalls where seasonal, local vegetables and fruit are sold.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Peperpot Nature Park
Walk through the nature park and nearby campong
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
4
Fish smokehouse
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Fort Nieuw Amsterdam
Walk allong the sea wall
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Fort Nieuw Amsterdam
Open-air museum, former plantation homes
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
7Marienburg suikerfabriek
The remains of the former sugar factory
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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