Hidden gems of Suriname

Suriname’s interior holds remnants of colonial history and dense tropical landscapes. This collection features Jodensavanne, the ruins of the first autonomous Jewish settlement in the Americas, alongside the diverse waterfalls of Brownsberg Nature Park, including the Irene and Leo falls. Further west, the Blanche Marie Falls on the Nickerie River represent one of the country's largest cascades. The list also includes industrial ruins like the abandoned palm oil factory and secluded natural sites accessible via 4x4 trails.

Hidden Gems of Suriname — Map

Pierre Jacques Benoit (1782-1854) / Public domain

A

Jodensavanne

Jodensavanne was a Jewish plantation community in Suriname, South America, and was for a time the centre of Jewish life in the colony.

B

Irene Val

Located within Brownsberg Nature Park, this waterfall is reached via a steep hiking trail descending from the Mazaroni Plateau.

C

Leo Val

A waterfall in Brownsberg Nature Park featuring a natural pool at its base, often visited via the park's primary hiking trails.

D

Koemboeval

One of the secluded waterfalls situated along the forested hiking routes of the Brownsberg Nature Park.

E

Mazaronival

A waterfall located on the eastern slopes of the Brownsberg plateau, accessible through primary rainforest.

F

Blanche Marie Falls

A major waterfall system on the Nickerie River, spanning over 120 meters and located deep within the western Surinamese rainforest.

G

Tunnel

A small cave or rock passage located along the trail system in Brownsberg Nature Park.

H

Shipwreck

Remains of a vessel located along the banks of the Suriname River.

I

Palmolie fabriek en drinkwaterplant

The ruins of a former palm oil processing facility and water treatment plant.

J

Anjoemara Vallen

A series of waterfalls located in the remote interior, named after the Anjoemara fish found in local rivers.

K

4x4 Adventure kreek

A creek and small waterfall area primarily accessible by off-road vehicles.

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