Suriname

The smallest South American country which surprises tourists with a number of natural beauties.

The Republic of Suriname (formerly Dutch Guiana) extends to 163 000 square kilometers in the North American continent, between the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and French Guiana. It borders with Brazil in the south and in the north has access to the Atlantic Ocean.
Geographically, it is divided in the northern coastal area and the southern region of rainforests which occupies 80 percent of the national territory.

The country has about 440 000 people who belong to different ethnic groups, and majority are Indians (37 percent), Creols (31 percent) and Javans (15 percent). Capital city and a port – Paramaribo – is situated near the mouth of the river Suriname in the Atlantic Ocean. It is the main economic center of the country, which relies on exports of sugar, oil and gold.

Surinamese cuisine is a blend of many ethnic and cultural influences. Here they like to eat Indian, Indonesian and Creole dishes, but it must be said that they are not as spicy as in the original menus. Food is served with locally produced beer, and a rich array of juices made ​​from exotic fruits.

3 memorable tourist attractions in Suriname:

1. Paramaribo

Explore the capital city and its colonial buildings that are under the protection of UNESCO. Be sure to visit the fort Zeelandia which dates from the 17th century, visit the Arya Dewaker Hindu temple, synagogue, and a wooden cathedral of Peter and Paul. Walk down the Maagdenstraat street known for its jewelry stores of precious stones.

2. Surinamese wildlife

One of the main reasons for coming to Suriname are the natural reserves in the south. Nature parks Brownsberg, Ghalib, Kabalebo are just part of the rich offer which includes enjoying in the tropical plants and exotic animals, canoeing, fishing, hiking and many other activities.

3. Watching the sea depths

Suriname has access to the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, but it also has many beaches where you can lounge or throw into the sea. Spectacular beaches are generally an integral part of protected nature parks, in which endangered turtle species lay their eggs, or where migratory birds take a break from the long journey.