Nieuw Amsterdam and Fort

In 1664, the British took over "New Amsterdam" now current day Manhattan, NYC from the Dutch. In exchanged the British, left the area now know as Suriname, and the Dutch renamed am area in Suriname as "New Amsterdam".

Fort New Amsterdam is located at the confluence of the Suriname and Commewijne rivers. The fort was built in 1747, after the French under Cassard directly attacked the plantations instead of Fort Zeelandia and the city of Paramaribo.

Country Stroll and Village Lunch

Suriname's country side was absolutely striking, popping with color as we visited a prior plantation and had lunch at a fisherman's village.

Pink Belly River Dolphins

Near New Amsterdam, we had a chance to observe pink belly dolphins in the  Commewijne River.

City Tour of Paramaribo

Many buildings in Paramaribo part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Fort Zeelandia

Presidential Palace of Suriname

Roman Catholic St Peter and St Paul Cathedral

Interior of Cathedral: Tallest Wood Structure in South America

Neveh Shalom Synagogue - Jewish community in Suriname, established in 1639, claim to be the first jewish community to be established in the Americas. 

Interior of Synagogue 

View of Mosque from Inside the Synagogue 

Suriname Mosque 

The Arya Dewaker Hindu Temple

Street Food and Independence Day

Celebrating Independence Day 

Shrimp covered with sweet soy sauce and Corn 

Street Food Vender

Bakkeljouw (salt cod with sweet soy sauce), caramelized onions, long green beans, over fried cassava  with an egg roll on the side. 

Small local beer to wash it all down with...

Roasted Chicken and Pom 

Travel Day - Guyana to Suriname

Early departure to Suriname. We crossed the border at Molsen Creek/Nickeri by ferry and arrived Paramaribo in the afternoon.