Stay : A long weekend in Suriname
Whether you're visiting or living in French Guiana, spending a weekend in Suriname is perfectly feasible. The flight from Cayenne to Paramaribo takes just three-quarters of an hour, and by car it takes less than 3 hours to reach Paramaribo from Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
3 days
€€ - Charm and comfort
Detail of the stay : A long weekend in Suriname - 3 days
Day 1: Arrival in Paramaribo
Steps: Paramaribo
Day devoted to visiting Paramaribo 's old town and Fort Zeelandia. Dolphin-watching boat trip in the late afternoon. Dinner in one of the capital's many restaurants and a night out: the city has countless bars, clubs and casinos!
FORT ZEELANDIA
Day 2: Discover the forest
Steps: Berg En Dal
Departure for the Bergendal resort: relax and discover Surinam's primary forest through various activities: historical tour of the old plantation, kayaking or zip-lining. Overnight stay.
Day 3: To French Guiana
Steps: Meerzorg, Marienburg
Spend the day shopping (prices are better than in French Guiana, especially for local handicrafts and designer clothes), or visit one of the nearby plantations(Peperpot, Frederiksdorp, etc.). Return to Cayenne or Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni.
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