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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
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Tour Information
Program
- 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
Travel details
- Transport: By bus
- Departure time: 07:30hrs
- Return: 13.00hrs
Frequently Asked Questions
Take-away list
- 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.
Accommodation
Departure date
- 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.
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