For a big hit of nature without venturing into the deep interior, head a couple of hours south from Paramaribo to the Brokopondo District town of Brownsweg (pop. 4,800) and the nearby Brownsberg Nature Park, perched above the vast Brokopondo Reservoir. Fairly compact at 46 square miles, It’s one of Suriname’s most popular hiking areas for panoramic lookouts and waterfall trails. On forest walks you may spot monkeys and hear a constant soundtrack of birds and insects; it’s a great “first rainforest” experience before tackling more remote reserves.
Read more in my post An Introduction to Suriname, and 6 Spots Not to Miss.
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