Natural Crafts Suriname

An inselberg is an isolated mound overlooking a plain, and its ascent usually affords a very fine view of the canopy, overlooking the entire landscape. ThePotihillinselberg is no exception to the rule, and this walk through the forest is very pleasant. If you choose a guide to accompany you up to theinselberg (which is highly recommended for finding your way back), he or she will first explain the various uses of certain trees in the local pharmacopoeia. Then begin your ascent: the view is magnificent.

Matu Island is located in the Blommensteinmeer reservoir, in the Brokopondo district. You can reach it by road, on the Afobakaweg, about 2 hours from Paramaribo. On the degrad Tiemba, the boatswain from Matu Island will pick you up and take you to the site, more than an hour away by pirogue. The main building has 16 rooms, all with king-size beds or king-size bunk beds, washbasin and fan. Toilets and showers are located in the corridor. For more privacy, or if you're in a group, you can also opt for the bungalows: there's a three-bedroom cabin and a four-bedroom cabin. In terms of activities, you won't be outdone on this magnificent site: kayak excursions, Tukunari and Piranha fishing, boat trips along Bakaaboto, observation of local wildlife or simply relaxing in one of the two hammock camps, with a splendid view over the lake. It's also at night that the site delivers on its promise of wonder: in the darkness of night, a sky glittering with a thousand stars awaits you, to round off your stay on this island paradise.

Even if it's a little less luxurious than Paradise Island, it's just as worth the detour! And although there's no swimming pool in the middle of the island, you'll find that there are plenty of options for swimming... We'll leave you to discover all this for yourself!

The Jewish settlement chose the Jodensavanne site for its 4 natural springs, one of which is considered to be medicinal: its curative virtues were already described by the first settlers as well as the natives living in the vicinity. For centuries, the spring is said to have provided a small but constant supply of healing water. This hilltop water has even been tested and found to combat constipation. Today, people still go there just to pick up a bottle of this miraculous water.