This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's Suriname remains the only dedicated English-language guidebook to this emergent and largely unspoiled ecotourism destination and offers by far the greatest depth of coverage available. It is also the first guidebook in any language with a comprehensive section on the Upper Suriname River, an exciting and remote area serviced by around 20 small lodges. Detailed coverage of all accessible parks and reserves is included, including the three main marine-turtle viewing sites and the Central Suriname Nature Reserve (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), with information geared to people joining organised tours as well as those who prefer the independent travel approach. Also included are detailed maps and town plans many of which are unavailable in any other resource and have been drawn by the author using GPS specifically for this book. Peaceful and politically stable, Suriname is one of the world's most thinly populated countries. Its Caribbean coastline is famed for its peerless turtle-watching opportunities, while the interior is swathed by a vast tract of pristine Amazonian rainforest,rich in wildlife and accessible only by air or along the tropical waterways that incise it. The guide includes a detailed introduction to the diverse wildlife and intriguing history of the only former Dutch colony in South America, along with detailed regional coverage of the tropical coastline, the Historic Inner City of the culturally diverse capital Paramaribo (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the thrilling opportunities for exploration afforded by the jungle-swathed interior.

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. The only dedicated English-language guidebook available . New flight connections from North America mean Suriname has become more accessible . The first guide in any language with a comprehensive section on the remote and exciting Upper Suriname River . Includes many detailed maps and town plans unavailable in any other resource having been drawn up from scratch by the author using GPS specifically for this book About Bradt Travel Guides . Founded in 1974, Bradt is now the largest independent guidebook publisher in the UK with over 200 titles in print . WINNER of the Gold award for Best Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2018 and 2019 . Bradt guides are written by authors who really know their destinations. Many are resident there, or have been visiting regularly over a number of years . Each new Bradt guide is backed by a dedicated press and social media campaign

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By Philip Briggs

Klappentext

This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt’s Suriname remains the only dedicated English-language guidebook to this emergent and largely unspoiled ecotourism destination and offers by far the greatest depth of coverage available. It is also the first guidebook in any language with a comprehensive section on the Upper Suriname River, an exciting and remote area serviced by around 20 small lodges. Detailed coverage of all accessible parks and reserves is included, including the three main marine-turtle viewing sites and the Central Suriname Nature Reserve (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), with information geared to people joining organised tours as well as those who prefer the independent travel approach. Also included are detailed maps and town plans – many of which are unavailable in any other resource and have been drawn by the author using GPS specifically for this book. Peaceful and politically stable, Suriname is one of the world’s most thinly populated countries. Its Caribbean coastline is famed for its peerless turtle-watching opportunities, while the interior is swathed by a vast tract of pristine Amazonian rainforest,rich in wildlife and accessible only by air or along the tropical waterways that incise it. The guide includes a detailed introduction to the diverse wildlife and intriguing history of the only former Dutch colony in South America, along with detailed regional coverage of the tropical coastline, the Historic Inner City of the culturally diverse capital Paramaribo (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the thrilling opportunities for exploration afforded by the jungle-swathed interior.

Zusammenfassung
Suriname travel guide - Expert advice and travel tips on everything from Paramaribo hotels and highlights to Amazon expeditions and wildlife. Also featuring suggested itineraries and tour operators, beaches, turtle and whale watching, colonial history and architecture, Peperpot Nature Park, Central Suriname Nature Reserve, Brownsberg and Laarwijk.

Inhalt

Introduction

PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION

Chapter 1 Background Information

Geography and location, Climate, Government, Economy, History, People, Language, Religion

Chapter 2 Natural History

Flora, Mammals, Reptiles and amphibians, Birds, Invertebrates, Marine life

Chapter 3 Practical Information

When to visit, Itineraries and highlights, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Safety and security, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Media and communications

Chapter 4 Health

Preparations, On the road

PART TWO PARAMARIBO AND THE COASTAL BELT

Paramaribo and the coastal belt: an overview, Highlights

Chapter 5 Paramaribo

History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators, Safety, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do

Chapter 6 Commewijne

Commewijne Plantation Loop, Matapica Beach, Warappa Creek, Stolkertsijver

Chapter 7 Marowijne

Moengo, Albina, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, Galibi Nature Reserve

Chapter 8 Saramacca, Coronie and Nickerie

Groningen, Lower Coppename River, Coronie, Wageningen, Nieuw Nickerie, Bigi Pan

Chapter 9 Wanica and Para

Lelydorp, Santigron, Domburg, Onverwacht, Paranam and around, Jodensavanne and the east bank, Zanderij and around

PART THREE THE INTERIOR

The Interior: an overview, Highlights

Chapter 10 Brokopondo

Bergendal and around, Brownsweg and Stoneiland, Brownsberg Nature Park, Brokopondo and the Afobaka Dam

Chapter 11 Upper Suriname

Getting there and away, Other practicalities, Atjoni and Pokigron, Downriver from Atjoni, Jawjaw and New Aurora, Pikin Slee, Botopassie and around, Towards Djumu, Kajana and the Gran Rio

Chapter 12 The Deep Interior

Boven Coesewijne Nature Reserve, Central Suriname Nature Reserve (CSNR), Blanche Marie Falls, Apoera, Avanavero Falls, Arapahu Island, Kwamalasamutu, Kabalebo Nature Reserve, Palumeu and Mount Kasikasima, Upper Marowijne

Appendix 1 Language

Appendix 2 Further Information

Index