Tucked between the Amazon rainforest and the Atlantic coast, Suriname is one of South America’s most rewarding and most overlooked birdwatching destinations. With over 750 recorded species and more than 93% of the country blanketed in pristine rainforest, it offers an experience increasingly rare elsewhere: world-class birding without the crowds. Must-See Colorful Birds At the […]
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There is a moment every wildlife traveler dreams of: the water ahead breaks, a sleek brown head rises, and a pair of dark eyes lock onto yours. Seconds later, four more heads pop up beside it, all barking and huffing in alarm. You have just met a family of giant river otters and in Suriname,
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Deep within the emerald cathedral of Suriname’s Amazon, where sunlight filters through layers of leaves in shifting golden shafts, reigns a predator so powerful and so elusive that even seasoned birdwatchers travel thousands of miles just for a glimpse. This is the Harpy Eagle — Harpia harpyja — and to see one in the wild
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Discover the Wild Wonders of Suriname Deep in the emerald heart of South America lies Suriname, one of the world’s last truly wild frontiers. Nearly 90% covered by pristine rainforest, this small nation is home to an astonishing array of wildlife found almost nowhere else on Earth. From the powerful jaguar prowling silent jungle trails
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If you are packing your bags for Suriname, you aren’t just taking a vacation; you are stepping into an off-the-beaten-path frontier where Dutch colonial history meets dense, pristine Amazonian rainforest. Here is the ultimate, hyper-practical insider’s guide to everything you need to experience. 1. Master the Capital: Paramaribo Paramaribo is a UNESCO World Heritage site
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Sound Healing: The Ancient Art of the Singing Bowl Long before modern wellness retreats and meditation apps, cultures across the Himalayas were already tapping into the healing power of sound. Singing bowls, believed to have originated in Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan over 2,000 years ago, were traditionally used in Buddhist and Hindu spiritual practices for
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SINGING BOWL EXPERIENCE Unwind with a traditional singing bowl sound healing session a journey of deep relaxation set against the calming backdrop of Suriname’s tropical surroundings. Deep in Suriname’s tropical stillness, sound becomes medicine. The singing bowl struck or gently rubbed along its rim releases resonant vibrations believed to calm the nervous system, ease tension,
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A groundbreaking treatment method for Long Covid-19 patients was recently introduced at the Academic Hospital Paramaribo (AZP): plasmapheresis, also known as plasma exchange. This method, in which plasma with pathogenic substances is removed from the blood and replaced with clean plasma, is seen worldwide as a possible treatment to reduce the often debilitating symptoms of
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Research has shown that animals that are active during the day and other species that are active both during the day and at night, in particular, adapt their behaviour in areas with many tourists and/or vehicles. On 2 June, a publication was published on the influence of tourism – both walkers and vehicles –
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THE WAYANA INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF SURINAME We are the Wayana Indigenous Peoples of Suriname. We are the traditional custodians of our land and we pay our respects to our Elders, both past and present. We acknowledge and respect our continuing culture and the contribution we make to the environment of our territory. The Wayana occupy
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