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A guided 14-day tour, for maximal Brief description: After this familiarization we drive towards the south of Suriname, where we go by boat to Tonka-Island. Here we spend two relaxing days, taking in the rainforest, go swimming, fishing, or just laying in the hammock and laze around. |
Possible arrangements with special themes: Jungle plant – medical plant. Exotic fruits – degustation. Philosophy in everyday life. Wine production in the tropic. Tropic food with «Mdm. Janette». Piranha-fishing – Boat trips. Animals in the rainforest. Reading – Thinking – dialogues. History and Plantations. Art and Performance. Geology of the Guyanashields. Equatorial Meteorology. Cultivate the «long dwell». Botanical excursions. Live in the jungle. ESA-Space-Centre in Courou. Interaction and cultural exchange. Myths, stories, traditions. Music and dance. Life and skill assessment in the hammock. |
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First explored by the Spaniards in the 16th century and then settled by the English in the mid-17th century, Suriname became a Dutch colony in 1667. |
With the abolition of slavery in 1863, workers were brought in from India and Java. Independence from the Netherlands was granted in 1975. |
In 1990, the military overthrew the civilian leadership, but a democratically elected government - a four-party New Front coalition - returned to power in 1991 and has ruled since, expanding to eight parties in 2005. |
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| How to get there. It takes you approximately 8-9 hours with KLM via Amsterdam to Paramaribo. One hour by car from Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (or Zanderij) to Paramaribo. Note that there is left side traffic in Suriname. Swiss citizen do not need an entry visa, a 6-month valid passport will be accepted. Health -on the coast line there is very good freshwater suitable for drinking. -malaria prophylaxis must be taken only for the countries inland -Yellow fever is recommended. Food Excellent, mostly Caribbean Indonesian cousin |
Accommodation Modest clean rooms or apartments in small guesthouses or private bed and breakfast are available. The local people spend most of the day outdoors, in the shade of trees, or under palm leaves huts. In Suriname there are ample possibilities to go swimming – without danger - in diverse rivers. Climate The highest temperatures are on average 34ºC and a minimum of 22ºC. Rain season goes from April to July. Dry season goes from August to November. There is the so-called little rain season during December and January and the little dry season during February and March. Time and Currency - MEZ -4 to -5 hours - 1 SRD (Suriname-Dollar) is approximately 0.50 SFr. - one can withdraw money from many places with a Bankomat-card -Credit card is accepted at most places. |
Impressions A constant sea breeze makes the tropical climate a pleasant experience. The fundamental spirit of Suriname is enchanted by a Caribbean happiness with lots of Reggae Salsa sound. People like to celebrate every possible occasion with culinary specialities, music and dance. The people are well educated and open for any new idea. Diverse culture and minorities live equally side-by-side, this is unique in this world. The cliché of a green hell, as seen and heard in multiple stories has disappeared; an unexpected, nice and friendly atmosphere within a vastness of green with balsamic fragrance captivates the visitor. One must, because of its sheer dimension, take caution not to go alone into the tropic forests. Suriname is a hidden paradise; one that challenges all senses a place to be discovered. |
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