LITTLE PARADISE BOTANICAL GARDEN

The garden is located in the village of Boxel, not far from Domburg, still in the Wanica district, 22 kilometers from the capital Paramaribo. The botanical garden is around 5,000 m² in size, and features tropical trees, medicinal plants and ornamental plants such as orchids and other exotic flowers. Three ponds have been dug, all connected by ditches and flowing into the Suriname River via a stream. Thousands of liters of water are thus supplied and drained every day by the action of the tides.

This tropical "water garden", with its 3 ponds, is regularly visited by school classes and universities, so that future generations can learn more about the importance of Suriname's floristic diversity. Volunteers can also help maintain the site, in exchange for board and lodging.
The garden boasts a variety of trees, shrubs, plants and flowers. The emphasis is obviously on flora, but when it comes to fauna, we're not outdone either: the vast majority of species you'll encounter are birds and reptiles, with the many species of frogs and toads that come in the rainy season. Not forgetting the iguanas and the famous " sapakara ", the large lizard that varies in length from 50 to 70 cm.

A wonderful discovery, and a walk that can be extended by staying overnight at Erik Kuiper's Little Paradise guesthouse, to enjoy the peace and quiet of the area.