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About 50 kilometers south of Paramaribo, on the right bank of the Suriname River, lies Jodensavanne, a former Jewish settlement. The site is named after Jews who fled the Inquisition around 1650 and settled in this savanna area. The location was favorable, with a hill overlooking plantations and access to two water sources, one believed to have medicinal qualities.
For many years, Jodensavanne was the center of the Jewish community in Suriname. The settlers owned plantations where crops like sugarcane were cultivated, often named after Biblical places such as Hebron and Bersaba. In 1832, a major fire destroyed much of the settlement, after which the population moved to Paramaribo.
Today, the ruins of the oldest Jewish synagogue in the Americas and the cemetery can still be seen. During the tour, a guide shares the rich history of this once-thriving community, followed by a traditional Surinamese lunch before returning to Paramaribo.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1
Suralco was a Surinamese producer of bauxite and alumina.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The landscape and Maroon community
Admission ticket free -
2
Landscape and Indigenous community
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Jodensavanne
Hiking on the trail
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
Jodensavanne (Pass by)
Landscape
Admission ticket free -
4
The cemetery and Indigenous community
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Jodensavanne
The ruin of the Jewish synagogue
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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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