Pied a Terre

The best part of my stay would be a trip to Jaw Jaw on the Upper Suriname River. Belé, the brother, runs amazing tours at reasonable prices, 120 $ all inclusive, and you can spend 2-3 days living in the village. It’s an amazing experience. The place itself is an old Dutch house with just a few rooms, a lot of space, a cozy restaurant on a shaded terrace, and a laid-back area full of books. Highly recommend arranging the tour.

I ended up staying 7 nights, so I clearly enjoyed it. It’s a cheap place, so don’t expect much luxury, but even my mother liked it. There’s a great spot to relax out back, and the restaurant serves really good Brazilian food.

We stayed here as a family with small kids and found it comfortable for both us and solo travelers. The pool was nice, and the dinners were excellent, with a high-end feel at a budget price. Getting around was easy, with things either within walking distance or a short taxi ride away.

We learned to make Javanese-style bami-chicken in a fantastic Surinamese cooking workshop. The price was very reasonable, and the historic setting was beautiful and well cared for. Priskilla was a cheerful, patient chef, and Rishmy made us feel welcome. A worthwhile thing to do in the city, highly recommended.