Free cancellation
Activity Paramaribo, Suriname
Jodensavanne Tour in Paramaribo
4–5 hours
Free cancellation
About this activity
About 50 kilometers south of Paramaribo, on the right bank of the Suriname River, lies Jodensavanne, a former Jewish settlement. The site is named after Jews who fled the Inquisition around 1650 and settled in this savanna area. The location was favorable, with a hill overlooking plantations and access to two water sources, one believed to have medicinal qualities.
For many years, Jodensavanne was the center of the Jewish community in Suriname. The settlers owned plantations where crops like sugarcane were cultivated, often named after Biblical places such as Hebron and Bersaba. In 1832, a major fire destroyed much of the settlement, after which the population moved to Paramaribo.
Today, the ruins of the oldest Jewish synagogue in the Americas and the cemetery can still be seen. During the tour, a guide shares the rich history of this once-thriving community, followed by a traditional Surinamese lunch before returning to Paramaribo.
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4–5 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 50 people
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- English, Dutch
- Operated by
- Tourssuriname.com
Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Een ervaren tour guide
- Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
- Included: Bottled water
- Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
- Included: Snacks
- Included: Lunch
Not included
- Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary
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Stop 1
15 min
Suralco was a Surinamese producer of bauxite and alumina.
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Stop 2
Passing by
The landscape and Maroon community
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Stop 3
15 min
Landscape and Indigenous community
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Jodensavanne
one hour Admission included
Hiking on the trail
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Jodensavanne
Passing by
Landscape
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Stop 6
30 min Admission included
The cemetery and Indigenous community
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Jodensavanne
one hour Admission included
The ruin of the Jewish synagogue
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meeting point in the lobby of the hotel
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Meetingpoint at the office
End point
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Meeting point in the lobby of the hotel
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Meetingpoint at the office
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Service animals allowed
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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