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CONTENTS10 Suriname

14 The Jules Wijdenboschbridge

16 Fort Zeelandia, the origin of Paramaribo

22 advertorial: Your Outdoor Adventure Starts at Tomahawk

25 advertorial: Arapahu Island , a pearl in the jungle

30 advertorial: Baka Foto, restaurant of excellence

32 Thejaguar

38 Gran Rio

30 advertorial: Courtyard Marriott, a Hotel that works

the way you do

49 New Year'sEve

52 Hummingbirds

57 Curaao

BUSINESS DIRECTORY13 Resorts & Lodges in the interior, Touroperators

28 Bars, Bars 18+, Dancings, Casino's, Theatre & Cinema

46 Restaurants

47 Hotels, Apartments, Guesthouses

55 Hotels in Curaao

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Sylvie Dutoit lives in Suriname for 6 years now. As a native

Belgian she has fallen in love with her new country Suriname

and is dedicated to its tourism success. It is with this in mind

that she started to look for something that needs to be done

in the sector in order to really help bring it forward. She found

that Suriname with all its lovely potential is as of yet not being

promoted sufficiently, because exploring Suriname is like dis-

covering a well kept secret of mother nature. PopularPlaces

aims to fill this gap to bring information out there as a con-

temporary travel companion. Not a mass tourism destination,

this uniquely blended country will provide the traveler with a

large variety of activities to choose from, ranging from the

relaxed to the highly active. In this first edition the reader is

given a taste of what to expect in this little South American

paradise, and also some subtle directions of where to look formore detailed travel information. PopularPlaces magazine

together with its Facebook and website, are proud to present

Suriname as a destination for the avid traveler and will also

do this in different languages starting soon.

EEDITORIAL

This new magazineis dedicated to

providing themodern day traveler

with up to dateinformation aboutour lovely country

Suriname. EDITOR & PUBLISHERSYLVIE DUTOIT

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Suriname lies on the northern coast of South America, and is its

smallest independent country. Well over 80% of Suriname con-

sists of undisturbed wilderness, making it a perfect destination

for travelers who are seeking experiences off the beaten track

and away from mass tourism. Birders, plant lovers, fishermen

and foodies will all find ample fodder for their interests. Suri-

name's spectacular rivers provide the access into the pristine

forests of the interior, which are only sparsely populated by tribes

of Amerindians, and the descendants of escaped slaves, the Ma-

roons. The Corantijn, Coppename, Saramacca, Suriname and Ma-

rowijne rivers are the major waterways making their way from

the hills in the south and central part of the country to the atlantic

coast. Most of the population of around half a million people lives

in and around the capital, Paramaribo, which offers a nice bus-

tling city experience and nightlife coupled with excellent cuisine

and a fascinating history. The country is a mosaic of Asian, Afri-

can, American and European cultures and influences. The official

language is Dutch, but several other tongues are also used, all

adding to the experience of a former colony and now a thriving

country which aims to become a logistics hub for the region.

The best kept secret in South America, sosaid British TV star Jeremy Wade after his

visits filming two episodes of the smash hit

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Anaula Nature Resort

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Bakaaboto Nature Resort

Walther San

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Babunhol River Resort

T. +597 48 68 89

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Danpaati

T. +597 47 11 13


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Hotel Botopasi

Heidi en CorryT. +597 86 59 702

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Isadou Resort

Andr KaiseT. +597 89 79 454

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Kabalebo

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T. + 597 85 23 100

[email protected]

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Kninipaati

Nelson Tiapoe

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Lobi Lafu

Julio de Rooy

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Marina Resort Waterland

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Matu Island


Overbridge River Resort

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Oxygen Resort

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Pingpe Jungle Resort


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Tang Luku Eco Resort


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Tonka Island

T. +597 86 04 741

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TOUROPERATORSAll Suriname Tours

T. +597 86 44 785

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Blue Frog Travel Suriname

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Bonitours Suriname

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Celestial Beauty Tours

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Fietsen in Suriname

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Green Tours N Travel

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Mena-eng

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Mets Travel & Tours

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Myrisji Tours


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Oxygen Eco Tours

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Pristine Forest Cruise Suriname

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The Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge (Jules Wijdenboschbrug) is a bridge over the

Suriname River between the Capital City of Suriname, Paramaribo, and Meerzorg,

in the Commewijne District. The bridge is part of the East-West Link, which is

a road in Suriname between Albina in the eastern part of the country to Nieuw

Nickerie in the western part. Construction of the road link started in the 1960s,

and the bridge is named after former president Jules Wijdenbosch. Constructed

by Dutch constructor Ballast-Nedam, the bridge has two lanes, is 1504 metres

long, and was opened on 20 May 2000. Before that time, people used a ferry to

cross the Suriname River.

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Currently Fort Zeelandia lies in the heart of Paramaribos area along the

waterfront between the vibrant hotel and restaurant area and the histori-

cal Waterfront with the colonial white wooden houses and more intimate

outdoor bars under the shade of the old trees. It forms a quiet and green

transition area that houses several cultural organizations such as the Suri-

namese museum and the Surinamese heritage foundation. The fortress

is also the setting for the famous Baka Foto restaurant. A stroll down the

history of the Fort will make that Fort

Zeelandia is not only a pleasant area in

the city, but it is also a prime monument

as it forms the origin of the city and was

the scene for several key moments in the

history of Suriname.

The first planter arrived in on Surinamese

soil in 1613, at that time the area was

part of the Wild coast of Guyana, situ-

ated between de Orinoco delta and the

northern part of the Amazon lade. The

Dutch tradesmen had a small fortified

trade post near the Suriname River and

the Indian village Parmurbo or Parmarbo.

With the arrival of the English settlers the

history of the plantation history takes off.

For the establishment of the agricultural

colony, the English Francis Willoughby

used the settlements of the first Dutch

traders. The English reinforced the con-

curred wooden fortress and called it Fort

Willoughby. The fort formed the protec-

tion against hostile intruders on the plan-

tations in Upper Suriname and the city of

Torarica further down the river. Although

Torarica was then the prime settlementin the area, soon the favorable location

of Fort Wilboughby made governor Byam

move its offices to the fort in 1665. This

was the beginning of the development of

an actual settlement around the fort.

The Englishmen continued to colonize the

coastal zone and kept it under their com-

mand until 1667. At that time the colony

FORT ZEELANDIA THE ORIGIN OF PARAMARIBOFort Zeelandia is part of the UNESCO world heritage site in Paramaribo and contains

a fortress and several small white wooden colonial houses, which were the former

officers residences or also known as the Jantjes. All are located in a park along

the Suriname River.

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contained 175 plantations and was inhabited by more than 4000

colonizers and slaves. The Dutch, under the lead of Abraham Cri-

jnssen, concurred the area during the second English Dutch war.

At that time Suriname was under the varying rule of the English

and the Dutch. There were multiple battles to own the fertile colony.

Due to the peace negotiation of Breda, the second English Dutch

war was terminated in favor of the Dutch. The Dutch received the

much promising colony of Dutch Guyana, and the English became

the proud owners of the colony of New Holland which included the

settlement of New Amsterdam, now known as New York.

The Dutch renamed Fort Willoughby Fort Zeelandia, a name that

was more fortunate than their new name for Paramaribo, which was

New Middelburg. Due to its prime location within the coastal area,

the city of Paramaribo could develop without the need of city walls.

The city developed in the western direction from Fort Zeelandia,

following defense principles and the ridge and swamp structure.

The fortress itself underwent many changes throughout the years.

Papers dating from 1667 mention that the small fortified building

had grown out into a five bastions fortress with a rampart connect-

ing the bastions. These were reinforced with palisades, that were

not high enough as yet, except for the parts facing the river. Clearly

the fortress was not yet considered to be completed. An inventory

in 1694 mentions a low parapet against the walls from where a low

aimed fire can be shot. It also mentions a moat at the landside of

the walls, which could be filled but with rainwater and thus often

laid dry, an earthen wall against a second moat that stood dry during

low tide. In between the moats there was an area on which several

sheds stood, housing functions such as a bakery and a carpenter. In

1710 the inner moat had all but vanished except for two mud pools.

Even though the attack on the plantations in 1712 questioned the

value of the fortress, a plan was made in 1715 to reinforce Zeelan-dia. But when Fort New Amsterdam was built in 1747, the fortress

definitely lost its defensive purpose. Bastions 1 and 5 on the land-

side were demolished in 1781, ten years later bastion 4 followed

suit. The materials were used to protect the riverbanks, which were

from the very start prone to erosion by the currents. The emphasis

of the area now turned to the function of a garrison with barracks

and storage buildings. From these times date the reconstruction of

the stone buildings. Part of the outer moat was filled up; the new

victuals storage (Building 1790) was built on top of the filled moat.

A new watch-house was constructed, with

a tower which for the next 50 years was the

landmark of the area. The function of prison

was also worked on by improving the cells, by

e.g. replacing the stone floors by wood. Since

1838 the stone fortification mainly served as a

prison. Around the turn of the century (1900)

Officers houses were built next to the Fort

and finally the facilities for water were im-

proved: storage basins for rainwater were

constructed and draining was placed.

In 1962 the government decided upon

a thorough restoration, after which the

buildings would mainly get the function of

a museum. The prison was moved to Santo

Boma. The renovation started in 1968 and

was completed in 1972. The stone fortifi-

cation was painstakingly renovated in the

course of which old constructions were un-

covered. The bastions 2, 3 and 4 were re-

stored and two small buildings on bastion 2

demolished. The buildings in the courtyard

were worked on extensively. "Building 1970"

on the outer yard was also renovated in or-

der to house some ministries.

During the military period in the 1980s the

fortress regained its military status and was

used as headquarters for the military forc-

es. After the reinstatement of the democra-

cy, the fortress slowly transformed into itscultural function as we know of it today. The

officers houses have all been restored are

now brilliant and well preserved examples

of early colonial architecture. The Building

of 1970 is the only construction in the site

that is in bad shape, but even as a brick

ruin, it is a landmark within the area. The

entire area is definitely a must see when

visiting Paramaribo.

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Arapahu Island in westernmost Suriname is a beautiful

isle in the mighty Corantijn River. Situated among

many rapids in this very rocky part of the upper

Corantijn it is home to some of the most beautiful

scenery the tiny country of Suriname has to offer.

Ancient rock carvings, beautiful cottages, long sandy

beaches, exciting bush trails and a superb ambiance

will give you a true feeling of joy and relaxation on your

Arapahu trip. Designed with you in mind this jungle

destination will give you pleasure and at the same

time also be a rewardingly learning experience. Thesetting is kept exquisite and small scale as to give every

guest very personal attention and at the same time of-

fer freedom to enable the guests to make the tour to

their needs. The helpful guides will offer suggestions to

make everyones stay as joyful as possible. There will be

animal spotting on the river and on the trails, especially

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Ato watch the jungle wake up is always awesome

to do. The 4 cabins which are each located to of-

fer utmost privacy and at the same time enable a

magnificent view of the grounds and the jungle, are

each situated along the river. The sound of the riv-

er is very soothing offering a splendid background

for a myriad of sounds coming from the jungle.

The Arapahu area alone has over 200 bird species

making it an ideal birding location. The lounge is a

beautiful thatched roof area offering superb cool-

ing even on the hottest days. There is ample space

here for hammocks, a lovely bar and dining area,

which still offer beautiful views all around. The

immaculate garden with its lovely trees and flow-

ers will definitely add to your experience of great

tropical jungle stay. The island is an hour and 20

min by air from Paramaribo. The flight will take you

over dense jungle in this country with one of the

highest forestation rates in the world, of well over

80%. After landing and a short walk to the river

the boat ride on the Corantijn will take you to the

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Zanzibar


T. +597 47 18 48

Asia de Su


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Grill Caf Amsterdam

Kleine Waterstraat 17T. +597 42 62 97

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Rumors, Hotel Krasnapolsky

Domineestraat

T. +597 47 50 50

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Fat-S Bar

Keizerstraat 154

T. +597 71 42 080

Grand Caf Lindeboom

Wilhelminastraat 8

T. +597 47 75 04

Margaritas Pool Caf

Kleine Dwarsstraat 3

T. +597 71 94 500

Suriname Dream Caf

Heerenstraat 34T. +597 81 07 878

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Zin Grand Caf

Van Roseveltkade 20

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DOptimist

Verl. Gemenelandsweg 200

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Shakers

Johannes Mungrastraat 15

T. +597 49 89 58

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BARS 18 +Night Cub Diamond

Anton Dragtenweg 382

T. +597 87 50 938

Club Nightfever

Jozef Israelstraat 53

Elmolina

Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat

Hotel Bar Perola

Verl. Prinsessestraat 299

T. +597 42 13 59

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T. +597 47 06 38

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Kleine Waterstraat 5-7

T. +597 47 49 67

Blue Bell

Condorstraat1

T. +597 45 15 44

Club Touch

Hk Dr. S. Redmond/a.L. Waaldijkstr.

T. +597 40 11 81

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Zsa Zsa Zsu

J.A. Pengelstraat 236T. +597 40 11 81

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Havana Lounge

Van t Hogerhuysstraat 13T. +597 40 22 58

CASINOSMirage Hotel & Casino

Domineestraat 11

T. +597 47 33 51www.pashaglobal.com

Savannah Hotel & Casino

Anamoestraat 9

T. +597 45 91 66

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Atlantis Hotel & Casino

Kwattaweg 244

T. +597 44 34 11

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Tropicana Hotel & Casino

Saralaccastraat 17

T. +597 52 09 90

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Princess Casino Ramada


T. +597 42 41 60

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Ambassador Hotel & Casino

Dr. S. Redmondstraat 66-68

T. +597 47 77 71

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Princess Casino Suriname

Wagenwegstraat 81T. +597 47 20 30

The Golden Truly Hotel & Casino

Jozef Israelstraat 43

T. +597 45 42 49Casablanca Hotel & Casino

Wilhelminastraat 28

T. +597 47 23 02

Royal Inn Suriname Hotel & Casino

Steenbakkerijstraat 6-12

T. +597 47 28 73

King Casino

Domineestraat 9

T. +597 42 60 12

Golden Tulip Casino

Waterkant 78T. +597 47 84 96

Lely Hills Hotel & Casino

Sastrodismoweg 4

T. +597 36 81 97

THEATRE & CINEMATBL Cinema

Lalla Rookhweg 79T. +597 46 37 37

www.tblcinemas.com

De Paarl MoviesJ.A. Pengelstraat 236

T. +597 40 09 93www.suitnv.com/de-paarl-movies/

Theater Thalia

Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 4

T. +597 47 28 12

Theater Unique

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It is such a typical sultry Suriname evening, to be dining under the tropical skies

at this beautiful and enchanting spot . A boat is dancing on the fast running river.

Lights of neighbouring Commewijne district are visible at the other side. In the

horizon mini cars are creeping over the Wijdenbosch bridge.

A group of guests occupy a long table and visibly enjoy themselves. A saxophon-

ist plays romantic songs in the background definitely adds to the atmosphere.

The historical Fort Zeelandia which at one time had 5 bastions, which also provided

the living quarters for the service personnel. The old army kitchen was dismantled

in the previous century and restored as a professional cuisine. The walls are tiled

all over again and the floor is coated. Nowadays this is the domain of Marcel.

Previously Marcel was active in restaurants awarded with Michelin stars and he

was, before he left for Curaao and Suriname teacher at the Hotelschool in Wage-

ningen in Holland. When he first arrived here Marcel started providing schooling

and training for cooks. He won the first edition of the Flavours of the Amazon, a

prestigious price obliging cooks to work with products of the Amazon territory.

Baka Foto ( meaning behind the fortress) serves international dishes with a

Suriname touch. No cans, we are using local products of the best of the Suri-

name soil. Sun, pure and simple. We provide international dishes based on

classic Surinamese traditions. On the menu we have pom of duck with orange

juice but also a cake of smoked bangbang, a local favourite fish. One of his nicest

creations is an appetizer made of brown beans and rice.. completely different

of what you would expect. His motto is innovative use of products and try to

bring something new to the tastebuds.

But only culinary qualities are not enough, training of your personnel is of great

importance according to chef Marcel.. I have an excellent team which I trained

almost single handedly. In the kitchen my direct assistant is a guy who comes

from the interior of the country, who started as a dish washer, but was already

cooking after a few weeks. We require from our people that they think along with

the company, are very motivated, and have a mindset towards providing excellent

service. Keeping a close eye on daily operations Marcel insists on quality and

continuity, keywords he has made very clear to his staff. The idea is to eventuallymake the company more independent.

Not content to stop there, Marcel together with Arthur Smith put up a second

business in Paramaribo. This restaurant is called PUUR and is open only dur-

ing daytime. Her we can find mainly fresh rolls, pasta, tapas and salads. PURO

coffee is served, the juices are freshly served, all this happening in a friendly

Paramaribo ambiance.

Marcel & JacquelineWittenberg are serving

excellent meals at the

splendid restaurant athistorical Fort Zeelandia

a 17thcentury complex,Surinames oldest structure

located on the Suriname

river. They turned the modestrestaurant BAKA FOTO in no

time into one of the 5 toprestaurants in the

Guyanas and thereby

achieving the status ofRestaurant of Excellence

by Tripadvisor.

ADVERTORIAL

BBAKA FOTOTEXT- MARCEL WITTENBERGPHOTGRAPHER- SYLVIE DUTOIT



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The Jaguar (Panthera onca) is the only member of the panthera family to be found in theAmericas and is by far the biggest cat on the continent. The Jaguars range, which once

spanned from the southern states of the United States down to the tip of SouthAmerica, now centers on the north and central parts of the South American

continent. The name jaguar is derived from the Native American word yaguar,

which means 'he who kills with one leap'. The native inhabitants of theSuriname area referred to the jaguar as a God, so struck were they

with this jungle cat.

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ABOUTThe male jaguar is normally 1.8 m (6ft) long. He weighs around 113 kg (250 lb).

This weight is evenly distributed throughout a muscular neck and shoulders, a

barrel like body and short, stout legs. Its powerful paws also threaten to pack a

powerful punch.

Most jaguars are tan or orange with distinctive black spots, dubbed rosettes

because they are shaped like roses. Some jaguars are so dark they appear to be

spotless, though their markings can be seen on closer inspection. Jaguars live

alone and define territories of many square miles by marking with their waste

or clawing trees.

Jaguars are capable of killing just about any type of prey they encounter. They

can kill animals ranging in size from an armadillo that weighs 1 kg (2 lb) to a cow

that weighs more than 450 kg (1,000 lb). Jaguars hunt by walking slowly along

trails, watching and listening for prey.

Jaguars have an unusual method of killing large prey. Whereas lions, tigers,

and leopards kill with a throat or neck bite, jaguars often kill large prey by biting

through the skull between the ears. Jaguars also use their powerful jaws and

strong canine teeth to break open the heavy shells of large river turtles.

WHY

Unlike many other cats, jaguars do not avoid water; in fact, they are quite good

swimmers. Females have litters of 1-4 cubs, which are blind and helpless at

birth. The mother stays with them and defends them fiercely from any animal

that may approach - even their own father.

After killing a large animal, a jaguar will usually drag the carcass into dense

cover before beginning to eat. If the kill is made in an open area, jaguars often

drag their prey for considerable distances.

YOUR CHANCES

OF SEEING ONE IN THE WILDThe jaguar is an elusive animal, preferring to keep itself in sheltered places.

The best place to spot this magnificent creature is in the jungles of Suriname. It

is estimated that there are now only around 15,000 jaguars left in the wild and

conservation is centering on the establishment of protected national park areas

which may serve to reduce the decline of the jaguars natural habitat.

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Suriname has one of the few maroon populations in the Western

Hemisphere, apart from a very tiny population in the mountains

of Jamaica, and a few other countries in the region. In Suriname

a lot of the West African traditions remain preserved even after

these centuries.

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The Gran Rio is the main tributary of

the Suriname River and it runs from

the northern hills of the Eilerts de

Haan Mountain range running north to

consolidate its flow with its smaller sister

the Pikin Rio (little River), and further

continuing north as the Suriname River.

Buzz away by airplane from town and afterabout an hour flying over jungle and river,

youll arrive at one of the larger villages

which are blessed with an airstrip. There

are many additional tiny villages in this

picturesque part of the Surinames interior.

This famous upper part of the Suriname

River is home to Saramaccan Maroons, the

largest tribe of descendants of runaway

slaves in the country. In colonial times they

established many villages along this part of the interior, staying just beyond

the reach of soldiers who couldnt traverse the rapids in the river, and now

calling it home for the last 300 years. The Saramaccans are an energetic

and fun loving people, quite worthy of a visit. The villages in this area are

often serviced by airplane and offer quite fun possibilities for those seeking

adventure in the midst of the Surinamese jungle. The river offers beautiful

landscapes and an abundance of rapids which can be a challenge for the

most avid of travelers. Friendly villagers will proudly show you around thearea and are most welcoming to visitors. Tourist lodges in the area offer a full

range of activities and accommodations aiming to please a wide assortment

of travelers ranging from the backpackers to those who want it all. Trips

to the area can vary from 1 day visits to trips lasting 3 to 4 days or longer.

Most activities are river based since the Saramaccan are a real river people,

more than they are a jungle people. The area offers activities such as bush

trails, swimming, boating, animal spotting, jungle villages, fishing and hiking.

Traveling around the area in a wooden locally made dugout canoe (korjaal) is

sure to add to the experience of a trip to this lovely Gran Rio area.

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The local people make excellent boaters,

able to meticulously steer the dugout

through avenues of water. Upon arrival at the

local airstrip which is situated near the river

the visitor will be amazed by the activities of

the local people motoring up and down the

river. The dense jungle offers a cacophony of

noises from all things living, such as birds,

toads, lizards, monkeys and so much more.

The days spent here offer an overdose of

sunrays, which must be taken seriously if

one wants to return home without blisters

and a sunburn. The nights in the jungle are

usually pitch-black, and many many sounds

can be heard giving the impression of a vast

amphitheater. While staying here one is

sure to encounter the famous Surinamese

Cuisine as well as the local cooking. Local

cooking is more primitive with roots and

local herbs and fish meat making up the

chief ingredients. In recent times however

local food preparation has been influenced

by the more modern cooking which results

in the abundant use of tomato paste and

onions and Maggi cubes, with interesting

results as noted by Travel Channels Andrew

Zimmern. All in all youll find that the area of

Gran Rio, after your flight in from town is a

very special visit to the jungle, the river, the

people and their culture.

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HOTELSAmbassador Hotel & Casino

Dr. S. Redmontstraat 66-68

T. +597 47 75 55www.ambassadorhotelcasino.com

COURTYARD MARRIOTT


T.+597 45 60 00www.marriott.com/pbmcy

Garden Hotel

Jan Steenstraat 118

T. +597 55 18 97www.gardenhotel-suriname.com

Hotel North Resort

J.D. Gompersstraat 145-147

T. +597 45 75 91

www.hotelnorthresort.com

Hotel Palacio

Heerenstraat 9

T. +597 42 00 64

www.hotelpalacio.net

Hotel Paramuru

A.L. Waaldijkstraat 28-30

T. +597 41 10 19

www.paramuru.com

Hotel Residence Inn

Anton Dragtenweg 7T. +597 52 14 14

www.resinn.com

Jacana Amazon Wellness resort

Commewijnestraat 33-35T. +597 49 40 97

www.jacanaresort.com

Kekemba Resort Paramaribo

Mangolaan 118

T. +597 54 69 04www.kekemba.info

Krasnapolsky

Domineestraat 39

T. +597 47 50 50www.krasnapolsky.sr

La Petite Maison

Waterkant 4

T. +597 47 54 66

www.hotellapetitemaison.com

QUEENS HOTEL PARAMARIBO


T.+597 47 49 67www.queenshotelsuriname.com

Ramada Paramaribo Princess


T. +597 42 41 60www.ramadaparamaribo.com

SPANHOEK BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Domineestraat 2

T.+597 47 78 88www.spanhoekhotel.com

The Golden Truly Hotel

Jozelf Israelstraat 43

T. +597 45 42 49

Tran Elite

J. Gompertsstraat 143T. +597 45 82 75

www.tranelite.com

Wyndham Garden Hotel

Domineestraat 7-9

T. +597 42 60 12www.wyndhamsr.net

APARTMENTSDe Kolibrie Apartments

Kalpoeweg 89

T. +597 53 90 73www.dekolibrie-suriname.nl

Downtown Oasis Luxury

Guesthouse & Apartments

Jessurunstraat 9T. +597 52 14 81

www.downtownoasis.sr

Etiennes Unique

Nadiastraat 40

T. +597 88 93 335www.eu-apartments-suriname.com

Felisa Apartments

Wijngaardestraat 4

T. +597 47 03 94www.felisa-apartments.com

Hosta Appartementen

Keizerstraat 101-103T. +597 42 60 15

www.hosta-appartementen.nl

Kristal Apartments

Kristalstraat 49

T. +597 55 02 00

www.kristal-apartments.com

Paradiso Inn

Keizerstraat 206-208

T. +597 52 00 94

www.paradisoinn.com

Rachels Apartments

Sipaliwinilaan 2

T. +597 52 04 21www.rachelsapartments.com

Residence Copernicus

Copernicusstraat 137

T. +31 655 847 307www.residencecopernicus.com

GUESTHOUSESGuesthouse Albergo Alberga

Lim A Po straat 13

T. +597 52 00 50www.guesthousealbergoalberga.com

Guesthouse Americana

Mesdagstraat 44

T. +597 45 34 62

www.guesthouseamericana.com

Guesthouse Amice

gravenberchstraat 5

T. +597 43 42 89

www.guesthouse-amice.sr

Guesthouse Famiri

Dr. S. Axwijkstraat 76T. +597 45 02 30

www.famiri.com

Guesthouse Fanna

Prinsessestraat 31T. +597 47 67 89

www.appartementsuriname.com

Guesthouse Little Paradise

9e straat 154, Domburg

T. +597 37 01 11www.surinameapartments.nl

Guesthouse Henin

Plutostraat 132

T. +597 55 05 44www.guesthouse-henin.com

Guesthouse Stluce

Verlengde Hoogestraat 71

T. +597 41 20 74www.stluce.com

Guesthouse Twenty4

Jessurunstraat 24

T. +597 42 07 51

www.twenty4suriname.com

Zin Guesthouse

Vab Roseveltkade 20

T. +597 47 22 24

www.zinguesthouseparamaribo.com

BRAZILIAN

Ginas the Taste of Brazil


T. +597 82 51 234

Petisco

Anamoestraat 128

T. +597 89 81 851

CHINESE

BAMBOO GREEN GARDEN


T.+597 530288

Chi Min

Cornelis Jongbawstraat 83

T. +597 41 21 55

Dumpling

Dr. Nassylaan 29

T. +597 47 79 04

Fa TaiMaagdenstraat 64T. +597 47 39 17

Kong Nam Hot Pot

Weg naar Maretraite 25

T. +597 47 22 83

Lucky Twins restaurant

Maretraite MallT. +597 45 89 89

INDIAN

Albea

Mr. J. Lachmonstraat 12T. +597 49 44 90

Aloe Roti

Hermitageweg 26

T. +597 49 22 44

Chris Rotishop

Kwattaweg 170T. +597 44 22 00

Joosje

Zwartehovenbrugstraat 9

T. +597 47 26 06

Martins House of Indian FoodHajarystraat 19

T. +597 47 34 13

Roopram

Zwartenhovenbrugstraat 23

T. +597 41 03 38

INTERNATIONAL

BAKA FOTO

Fort ZeelandiaT.+597 82 26 347

Brasserie Tibiti, BW hotel

Fred. Derbystraat 99-100

T. +597 42 00 07

Cabana 39, Hotel Krasnapolsky

Domineestraat 39T. +597 47 50 50

Le Chique

Aidistr/Haydnstraat

T. +597 55 12 21

Dok204


T. +597 31 14 62

Flavors, Marriott Hotel

Anton Dragtenweg 52-54

T. +597 45 60 00

Grill Caf Amsterdam


T. +597 42 64 50www.grillcafeamsterdam.com

Jijis

Waterkant 5 (SMS pier)

T. +597 86 26 526

Khazana Restaurant

Vant Hogerhuysstraat 13

T. +597 40 22 58

Matutu, Residence inn

Anton Dragtenweg 7

T. +597 47 23 87

Dopitmist

Verl. Gemenelandsweg 200T. +597 49 50 09

Pannekoek en Poffertjes

Van Sommeldijkstraat 11

T. +597 42 29 14

Park Avenue

Commissaris Roblesweg 10T. +597 45 37 88

Phoenicia

Keizerstraat 1

T. +597 42 44 00www.worldofprincess.com

PUUR

Joh. Mungrastraat 8

T.+597 49 37 97

SPANHOEK TERRAS

Domineestraat/Keizestraat

T.+597 42 43 22

t Vat

Kleine Dwarsstraat 1

T. +597 42 46 31

Zus & Zo

Grote Combweg 13AT. +597 52 09 05

JAPANESE

Spice Quest

Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 107T. +597 52 07 47

Sushi Ya

Henck Arronstraat 63

T. +597 47 54 50

Unsei Yaki

Van SommeldijckstraatT. +597 47 57 55

JAVANESE

JawaKasabaholoweg 7T. +597 49 27 14

Mirosso

Samson Greenstraat

T. +597 45 28 71

Sarinah

Verl. Gemenelandsweg 187T. +597 43 06 61

SURINAMESE

Effe Anders

H.D. Benjaminstraat 87T. +597 49 81 02

LEspoir

Waaldijkstraat

T. +597 47 15 53

Furlens Swit Tesi

ZonnebloemstraatT. +597 43 30 35

Gadri

Zeelandiaweg1

T. +597 42 06 88

De Nieuwe stadN. van Meertenlaan 141

T. +597 49 35 05

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Costerstraat 20A

T. +597 42 03 51

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The roads are closed off by the Police. Thousands of people get together on the morning of

31th of December in downtown Paramaribo.

NEW YEAR'S EVETEXT-TONY HENNEBERG & WINSTON GUMMELS | PHOTGRAPHER - GEORGE CHENG JR. - BOMBELMAN49
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Featured in a recent issue of Lonely Planets Best in Travel was the

celebration of New Years Eve in the streets of Paramaribo. The party

begins weeks before the turn of the year, and lasts well into the new

year, accompanied by limitless love for everything explosive. Fireworks

have become entrenched in Surinamese society, a tradition brought

to Suriname by Chinese immigrants in the late 19th century and add

a bang to the celebrations which have become as revered as Carnival

in the Caribbean region. The high point of this "Owru Yari" celebration

is the gathering in the streets of Paramaribo on the 31st of December.

The city turns into an immense street party, with bands and dj 's playing

on every corner. Food and drink abounds, there is nothing that will

dampen the boisterous atmosphere on this day. In keeping with theSurinamese festive way of life, parties and celebrations are spread over

the last few weeks of the year, ensuring each and every one a joyous

time. All cultures and traditions combine their efforts at this spirited

time of the year. It isn't difficult to detect a happy mood in Suriname

over Christmas and New Year!

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Hummingbirds, like the Emeralds

shown here, are well represented

in Suriname with more than thirty

species recorded. An abundance of

insects and flowering plants through

all types of habitats will ensure that

wherever you go, hummingbirds

can be seen if you take the time to

watch for them. Many residents of

Paramaribo are proud of the colorful

gardens surrounding their homes, so

there is no shortage of food for theselittle gems and one doesn't need to

travel to exotic locations to see them.

While you look for Hummingbirds, take

note of the many other species taking

advantage of Suriname's floral bounty.

Picture of nest with hatchlings: Green -tailedGoldenthroat (female) and the other pictureis a Glittering - throated Emerald (male)

HHUMMINGBIRDS

KarelDonk RaulBehr

RaulBehr

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HOTELS

Avila Hotel

Penstraat 130, Willemstad, CuracaoT. +5999 - 461 43 77 or

1-800-747-81 62 (USA & Canada)

[email protected]

Baoase Luxury Resort Curaao 5star

Baoase Luxury Resort

Winterswijkstraat 2

Curaao, Netherlands AntillesT. +5999 46 11 799 (resort directly)

F. +5999 46 12 799

[email protected]

www.baoase.com

Curaao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald

Casino

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Floris Suite HotelCuraao

Piscaderaweg, Willemstad, Curaao

USA: +1 800 411 0170

T. +5999 462 6111F. +5999 462 6211

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Kura Hulanda Lodge & Spa, GHL Hotel

Playa Kalki 1 Westpunt

Curaao Netherlands AntillesT. +599 9 839 3600

F. +5999 839 3601

[email protected]

Renaissance Curaao Resort

Baden Powelweg 1, Willemstad, 97223

T. +5999 435 5000

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Santa Barbara Plantation, Porta Blancu,

Nieuwpoort, Curaao

Toll Free Reservations: +1-855-590-2266 |

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With a pastel-painted promenade, delightfully narrow streets and

gabled colonial architecture in the capital city of Willemstad,

Curacao is Caribbean chic at its finest.

CCURAAOTEXT- MARCIANO LIE A YOUNG | PHOTGRAPHER- GEORGE CHENG JR. - BOMBELMAN

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MORE THAN ROCKS, SAND, SEA AND SUN

What a mind blowing view, and the wind gusting so hard you feel like youreabout to take off. Thats the sensation you get standing on top of Christoffelberg,

Curacaos highest peak. A tough 90 minute hike under the hot island sun will

get you here, but the view as well as the sense of accomplishment will be well

worth the effort. Being a Surinamese, a warm feeling runs through your body

when in the distance you recognize an airplane with the colors of Surinames

national carrier, Surinam Airways.

The Christoffelberg trail is one of the many great ways to experience Curaao.

For a tourist, this lovely island has so much to offer; sightseeing, adventurous

trips, shopping, or simply enjoying the sunshine on the beach. With about half

CCURAAOa million tourists coming to the island every year ( including12.000 from Suriname and 140.000 from the Netherlands), the

Curaao Tourism Board has done a tremendous job to making

a visit and even a second and third definitely memorable.

In Willemstad, the Island's capital, the ocean divides the city

into two parts, which are connected by the Queen Emma

floating bridge. Punda offers great shopping in an area

reminiscent of the shopping districts in the Netherlands.

Crossing the Emma bridge to Otrabanda will bring you into a

part of town with much more of a local flair.



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SUN, SEA AND BEACHESDushi Krsou, as Curacao is also known offers beautiful sandy beaches where you

can soak up the sun, swim or simply relax to the sounds of the waves. If you want

a little more adventure, there is excellent snorkeling and diving just off many of the

beaches.

Popular beaches include Mambo, Jan Thiel, and Kenepa Grandi, but for more intrepidbeach explorers I would recommend Marie Pampoen ,for the diving and delicious

fish meals, Kenepa Chicki, Playa Lagun, Playa Forti, Playa Porto Marie or Pirate Bay.

A moonlight dinner at one of the many restaurants or a barefoot wedding on Jan Thiel

beach are surely amongst the most romantic activities you can put on your agenda.

If you love experiencing the wonders of nature, a visit to the Shete Bokas Nature

Park in Banda Abao should surely be on your list. The bays in this nature park offer

astonishing views of the ocean beating against the shore with immense power.

Popular amongst these bays are the Boka Tabla, the Boka Wandomi and the Boka

Pistol. Afterwards, nothing completes your trip like a delicious lunch at Jaanchies

Restaurant, with its unique talking menu, great food and lovely freebies.

WIND, WATER AND EVEN MORE WINDIn Krsou, the more adventurous types seeking wind and that rush of adrenalin

could go parasailing just off shore or even cliff jumping at the amazing Playa Forti.

A 45 min boat ride to Little Curacao will open up great new opportunities to fish,

swim, dive and snorkel.For a unique way to engage with the waters of the Caribbean Sea, no underwater

experience will amaze you like effortlessly gliding under the waves in your personal

self-propelled submersible scooter from Aquafari. Riding these craft will give you a

wonderful perspective of the beautiful fish among colourful coral reefs, while enjoying

some of the worlds most unspoiled underwater scenery.

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PAPIAMENTU WORDS AND PHRASESPapiamentu Dutch English

Bon bini Welkom Welcome

Bon dia Goedendag Good day

Morru Goedenmorgen Good morning

Bon tardi Goedenavond Good afternoon

Bon nochi Goedenacht Good night

Ayo Tot ziens GoodbyeCon ta bo nomber? Hoe heet je? What's your name?

Mi nomber ta ... Ik heet ... My name is ...

Con ta bay? H oe gaat he t m et je? H ow are you?

Mi ta bon M et mi j gaat he t goed I am fine

Danki Dank u wel Thank you

Masha danki Vele dank Thank you very much

Di nada Graag gedaan You are welcome

Mi dushi Mijn liefje My love

Mi ta stima bo Ik hou van je I love you

MI TA STIMA KRSOUMi ta stima Krsou I love Curaao is a Papiamento phrase you would love

to learn and remember once youve been there. Visiting the island is a hopi

great experience and nothing beats making friends with the Dushi Hende from

the island. If you have visited Curaao and havent fallen in love with the island,

the people and the atmosphere, youve definitely missed something. Or went

to the wrong place.

Ayo.

CCURAAO

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