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UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sipaliwini District, Suriname
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The Surinamese Rainforest region comprises Suriname's three inland administrative districts: Brokopondo, Para and Sipaliwini. The area is part of the vast Amazon region and is almost entirely covered with tropical rainforest. In the southwest is the Sipaliwini savanna area. In the centre and south are mountain ranges. The highest peak is Julianatop at 1280 m. Most Amerindians and Maroons live in this region, many of them in a primitive way. Lake Brokopondo, with an area of 1,560 km², is one of the largest reservoirs in the world.
A nice place on the banks of the Corentyne River. You will sleep in a hammocks. There are 20 hammocks available in pina cabins. Groups get discount.
Libi da Wai Island is a beautiful coconut island. The boat trip to the island takes one hour. It has an area of 7 acres and it is uninhabited. It has a camp with hammocks and there are plans to build a couple of houses with beds. It has a sand beach and you can make a forest walk.
Tonka island covers an area of 100 acres. There are 4 big houses with beds for 13 until 40 people.
The Brokopondo and Para districts can be reached by 4x4s. Sipaliwini, especially the central and southern part, is best reached by air.
Read in the guideMost people visit Suriname's inland destinations as part of an organized tour. In such cases, all transport will be arranged for you, often including boat trips and 4x4 road tours.
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