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Cultural Market Suriname

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€45

Duration

5 hours

Min. Pers.

3

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Discover the vibrant markets of Paramaribo with Orange Travel. During the Cultural Markets Tour, you will visit some of the city’s most famous markets, each with its own atmosphere and unique products. Whether you enjoy local delicacies, handicrafts, or fresh produce, each tour offers a new surprise. You’ll also participate in a bird singing competition, a beloved local tradition, and conclude the tour with a visit to the Paramaribo Zoo. Book now and experience the cultural diversity and vibrancy of Paramaribo up close!

Highlights/Activities

A visit to a songbird competition
A visit to the Chinese Market
A visit to a flea market
A visit to the Saoena Market (Javanese Market)
A visit to the orchid market
A visit to the Paramaribo Zoo (zoo)

Advice from Insiders

Froukje - Orange Travel

Froukje

Travel Specialist
Are you also curious about how Surinamese people spend their free Sunday? Then join Orange Travel on the cultural markets tour. During this tour, which only takes place on Sundays, you will visit a lot of different markets in Paramaribo. For example, you can visit the Chinese market, the Javanese market, the flea market and the orchid market. The markets are all very different. The Chinese market, for instance, is somewhat smaller, but people primarily come there to make purchases, whereas the Javanese market is much larger and more atmospheric. During this tour you will learn a lot about the different cultures of Suriname and their customs.

Inclusive/Exclusive

Guide
Transport
Entrance
1 bottle of water
Coconut and snack
Other drinks and/ or snacks

Tour Information

  • The tour starts at 07:30hrs
  • If there is a songbird competition going on, visit it first
  • Then you visit the Chinese market
  • After this we go to he Saoena market (Javanese market)
  • After this you drive past the flea market
  • You visit the orchid market
  • And finally, you will visit the Paramaribo Zoo
  • The tour ends around 13.00hrs
  • Transport: By bus
  • Departure time: 07:30hrs
  • Return: 13.00hrs

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Hat or cap: To protect your face from the tropical sun.
  • Good hiking shoes: There will be quite a bit of walking around the markets.
  • Extra camera batteries: So you can take plenty of beautiful photos of the different markets.
  • Raincoat/poncho: In case it unexpectedly rains and to keep you dry.
  • Sunscreen: To protect your skin from the sun.
  • Backpack: To store your personal belongings.
  • Money in SRD: So you can buy something tasty or fun at the markets.

 

  • Every Sunday from 3 people

General information

Songbird Competition
We will start the tour at 07:30 AM. Sometimes songbird competitions are held on Sundays in Paramaribo. If this is the case, we will first take a look at it. During these competitions, two birds compete against each other. The birds earn a point if they make several sounds in succession, and ultimately one bird wins. There are many different types of songbirds. For some, it is really a sport, while for others it is just a hobby.

Chinese Market
We will continue to the Chinese market, a large market with many different stalls. This market primarily sells vegetables, fruit, and chicken. The Surinamese people come to this market on Sundays to do their shopping for the week. After visiting this market, we will also visit another, smaller Chinese market. Here, mainly delicious Asian snacks are sold.

Saoena Market
We will continue our way to the Saoena, also known as the Javanese market. You will immediately notice that this market is much more atmospheric than the first one. There is cheerful music, and the people are very relaxed. This market sells all kinds of Javanese snacks, but also a lot of clothing and jewelry.

Orchid Market
Before we go to the orchid market, we will drive through the flea market for a moment. Then we will continue. At the orchid market, many Surinamese ornamental plants and, of course, orchids are sold. It is a completely different market than the previous one.

Paramaribo Zoo
Lastly, we will visit the Paramaribo Zoo. Here you can view various animals that occur in Suriname up close. It is the perfect conclusion to the Cultural Market Tour.

Are you curious about what else Orange Travel has to offer? Complete your trip to Suriname with our diverse range of day & multi-day tours and fully organized round trips!

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Cultural Market Suriname

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