Je prévois 3 semaines de vacances à partir du 8 avril.
J'ai en projet la remontée du maroni de St Laurent à Maripasoula, puis j'aimerais rejoindre Paramaribo en traversant le Surinam.
Maroni : Je voudrais faire la remontée à mon rythme et sans passer par une agence. Pensez-vous que je trouverais toujours une pirogue pour me remonter toujours plus haut sur le Maroni, où dois-je me résigner à attendre la pirogue de la poste ou me greffer à une excursion proposée par les agences?
Surinam : Quelles sont les possibilités à partir de Maripasoula (ou plus au sud) pour pénétrer au Surinam et rejoindre Paramaribo en passant par des sites intéressants (lequels?). Dois-je prévoir de changer de l'argent à Albina où pourrais-je trouver des dollars surinamais a Maripasoula?
Merci pour vos éclaircissements. 🙂
Bonjour à tous,
Je prépare un voyage de quelques mois en Amérique du sud (Guyane/Surinam/Guyana/Équateur/Brésil), rien de très précis pour l'instant, l'idée étant de parcourir l'Amazonie.
Je cherche donc des informations sur les randonnées à faire : à la journée, 5 jours, 10 jours…
- Apparement il faut éviter de randonner seul et avoir un guide, même en rando à la journée ? - Je ne trouve aucune information sur les tarifs pratiqués, et dans quels pays est-ce plus intéressant d'un point de vue tarif ? - Si quelqu'un a des recommandations, expériences, etc, sur des randonnées je suis preneur ! - Niveau équipement, si vous avez des conseils…
Merci !
Je prépare un voyage de quelques mois en Amérique du sud (Guyane/Surinam/Guyana/Équateur/Brésil), rien de très précis pour l'instant, l'idée étant de parcourir l'Amazonie.
Je cherche donc des informations sur les randonnées à faire : à la journée, 5 jours, 10 jours…
- Apparement il faut éviter de randonner seul et avoir un guide, même en rando à la journée ? - Je ne trouve aucune information sur les tarifs pratiqués, et dans quels pays est-ce plus intéressant d'un point de vue tarif ? - Si quelqu'un a des recommandations, expériences, etc, sur des randonnées je suis preneur ! - Niveau équipement, si vous avez des conseils…
Merci !
Bonjour,
Nous sommes 4 dont 2 enfants (14 et 10 ans) et nous souhaitons passer 2 ou 3 jours au surinam en quittant la guyane.
Qui connait des bons plans (hôtel, resto, guide etc ) notre budget est restreint
Notre voyage est prévu mi juillet 2016
Merci d'avance
Bonjour à tous les routards,
j'aimerai savoir si vous avez des pistes à m'indiquer pour des petits treks intéressant pour profiter un maximum de l'environnement du surinam tout en étant assez proche de Paramaribo?Pour pouvoir aller à la rencontre des modes de vie des populations de la forêt pendant quelque jours par exemple(qui pourraient se faire avec un guide). Est ce que les prix pratiqués sont intéressants par rapport à la Guyane (Française). Que conseillez vous l'immersion en forêt d'abord ou plutôt le contraste de la ville?En sachant que l'arrivée au surinam passe par St Laurent en pirogue. Si il y a des personnes qui veulent se joindre à cette petite excursion, c'est ouvert à tous...A plusieurs ça peut être sympa. Mais c'est pour bientôt entre le 22/04 et le 10/05 pour quelques jours uniquement sinon plus si quelqun à un projet à proposer de très intéressant à faire au Surinam...
j'aimerai savoir si vous avez des pistes à m'indiquer pour des petits treks intéressant pour profiter un maximum de l'environnement du surinam tout en étant assez proche de Paramaribo?Pour pouvoir aller à la rencontre des modes de vie des populations de la forêt pendant quelque jours par exemple(qui pourraient se faire avec un guide). Est ce que les prix pratiqués sont intéressants par rapport à la Guyane (Française). Que conseillez vous l'immersion en forêt d'abord ou plutôt le contraste de la ville?En sachant que l'arrivée au surinam passe par St Laurent en pirogue. Si il y a des personnes qui veulent se joindre à cette petite excursion, c'est ouvert à tous...A plusieurs ça peut être sympa. Mais c'est pour bientôt entre le 22/04 et le 10/05 pour quelques jours uniquement sinon plus si quelqun à un projet à proposer de très intéressant à faire au Surinam...
bonjour à toutes et à tous,
je recherche des expériences de personnes s'étant ballader de st laurent du maroni vers le surinam et l'intérieur de ce dernier.
si vous avez des informations à échanger, c'est avec le plus grand plaisir que je les prendrai.
merci d'avance$ et bonne route à tout le monde
merci d'avance$ et bonne route à tout le monde
Hi everyone, I’m restarting my travel reports with my 2023 trip that took me from Costa Rica to Suriname over a month and a half.
First stop: Costa Rica. I arrived in late September in San José, a city I know well and never linger in. As soon as I got off the early-morning flight, I headed to the domestic airport—just a 5-minute walk away—to catch a 45-minute flight to Puerto Limón on the Caribbean coast. The 40-minute flight in a small Cessna was fun, especially since we landed on a tiny airstrip right by the sea—it felt like landing on the beach, which immediately set the mood. Plus, I wasn’t keen on enduring the 4–5-hour bus ride to Cahuita, especially since large sections of the road were under renovation. In Cahuita (where I’ve been going every year since 2015), I stayed at Kenaki Lodge on Playa Grande. It’s a great lodge, about a 45-minute walk from Cahuita’s center, but you’re just 50 meters from the beach and usually have it all to yourself. The lodge is run by Béa, a Frenchwoman, and depending on the season, you can help release baby turtles on the beach. The room was 55 €, very spacious, and you can use the outdoor kitchen. I’d recommend it for anyone looking for peace and quiet and a private beach.
After 5 days there, I flew to Cartagena but didn’t stay overnight. Instead, I headed straight to Rincón del Mar, a 3-hour bus ride from CTG. I’d mostly heard about it from a friend who lives there and runs El Ché, a beachfront restaurant. Rincón del Mar is a tiny seaside village, very peaceful, with a pretty nice beach. There are lots of small hotels and restaurants, and it’s a spot that’s likely to grow quickly in the coming years. Note: there’s no ATM there, so you’ll need to withdraw cash in San Onofre, about 30 minutes away by moto-taxi. The round trip costs around 25,000 COP. That’s also where you catch the bus to Cartagena. For accommodations, rooms were roughly 70,000–90,000 COP, with a so-so value for the price. As for things to do, I’d recommend the tour that takes you to watch the sunset in front of Bird Island, followed by a swim in a lagoon with bioluminescent plankton. The excursion (if I remember correctly) cost around 90,000 COP.
After a week in Rincón del Mar, I headed back to Cartagena and decided to fly to Yopal to visit the Río Meta. In Yopal, you’ll need to go to the bus terminal (10 minutes by taxi from the airport). From there, I took a bus to Orocué (50,000 COP) for about a 4-hour trip—it felt endless because the road was in terrible condition. Orocué is a tiny town on the banks of the Río Meta, but it has all the essentials (hotels, restaurants, ATMs). It’s lovely to stroll along the river at sunset. There are a few small bars, the area is very natural, the sunsets are stunning, and when there are distant storms, it’s just breathtaking. For lodging, I stayed at Hotel Brisas de San Miguel. It wasn’t bad—fan-cooled room for 70,000 COP. There were quite a few mosquitoes. I spent 3 days in Orocué. If you want to swim, head to the bridge (the only one), Cano San Miguel, and on the right, there’s a swimming spot. With the heat, it’s a great way to cool off.
From Orocué, I took a fast *lancha* (boat) up the Río Meta to Puerto Carreño, in the Vichada department at the far end of Colombia. This brings you to the majestic Orinoco River, right across from Venezuela. The boat ride is long—10 hours—and costs about 60 €. We left around 6 AM, with a few stops for bathroom breaks and meals along the way. But you *must* book your spot 1–2 days in advance. To do that, go to the small square above the dock—there’s a "navigation office" there. The trip was long but enjoyable. I never get tired of river journeys.
I was happy to finally arrive in Puerto Carreño, a small border town with Venezuela. No surprise that half the population was Venezuelan. In Puerto Carreño, I stayed at Hotel Delfines del Orinoco. The room was 80,000 COP, decent, with A/C, and the best part was the pool. I spent 2 nights there. One thing you *must* do—morning and evening—is hike to the top of Cerro de la Bandera (the *cerros* are huge rock formations typical of the Orinoco region, and there are many in the area). From the summit, you get amazing 360° views of the savanna and jungle. Sunrise is especially incredible. The trail is well-marked—from downtown Puerto Carreño, it takes about 20 minutes.
Next, I spent 3 nights at Rancho Barú. About an hour by boat from Puerto Carreño, you get off at Casuarito, and someone from the lodge picks you up by motorcycle for a 30-minute ride. The ranch is in the middle of the savanna, with a river/rapids beach just a 5-minute walk away. You can also fish—bites come quickly. For the lodge, one night (room or hammock) with shared bathrooms, three meals included, one excursion, plus the round-trip motorcycle ride costs 245,000 COP. An extra night without an excursion is around 100,000 COP, but you need to let the lodge know in advance so they can prepare enough food—there’s absolutely nothing for miles around.
After those 3 great days at the ranch, I took a canoe to cross into Venezuela, since Casuarito is right across from Puerto Ayacucho. The crossing costs 10,000 COP, but I got shaken down by Venezuelan immigration, who invented a violation and made me pay $40 USD. Puerto Ayacucho didn’t inspire me much. The city felt sketchy, with many hotels closed. Dealing with currency exchange was the hardest part—you *must* bring cash (USD or Colombian pesos), know the exchange rate, and find someone with enough money to exchange with you. It took me at least 2 hours. I stayed in a decent hotel downtown for $20 USD a night, but I’ll admit that going out at night—even in Puerto Ayacucho—felt pretty dodgy. All the buildings have bars on the windows, and there weren’t many people outside. I didn’t linger and found my plans to continue south too complicated. The next day, I took a bus across the country to the Brazilian border at Santa Elena de Uairén. The trip took a day and a night, with countless military checkpoints where they made everyone get off, unload all the luggage, etc. Not exactly a fun ride.
Photos: - 2 sunrises near the Orocué dock - Storm over the savanna at Rancho Barú - View of the savanna and Orinoco near Casuarito - Photo taken during the Río Meta boat trip
First stop: Costa Rica. I arrived in late September in San José, a city I know well and never linger in. As soon as I got off the early-morning flight, I headed to the domestic airport—just a 5-minute walk away—to catch a 45-minute flight to Puerto Limón on the Caribbean coast. The 40-minute flight in a small Cessna was fun, especially since we landed on a tiny airstrip right by the sea—it felt like landing on the beach, which immediately set the mood. Plus, I wasn’t keen on enduring the 4–5-hour bus ride to Cahuita, especially since large sections of the road were under renovation. In Cahuita (where I’ve been going every year since 2015), I stayed at Kenaki Lodge on Playa Grande. It’s a great lodge, about a 45-minute walk from Cahuita’s center, but you’re just 50 meters from the beach and usually have it all to yourself. The lodge is run by Béa, a Frenchwoman, and depending on the season, you can help release baby turtles on the beach. The room was 55 €, very spacious, and you can use the outdoor kitchen. I’d recommend it for anyone looking for peace and quiet and a private beach.
After 5 days there, I flew to Cartagena but didn’t stay overnight. Instead, I headed straight to Rincón del Mar, a 3-hour bus ride from CTG. I’d mostly heard about it from a friend who lives there and runs El Ché, a beachfront restaurant. Rincón del Mar is a tiny seaside village, very peaceful, with a pretty nice beach. There are lots of small hotels and restaurants, and it’s a spot that’s likely to grow quickly in the coming years. Note: there’s no ATM there, so you’ll need to withdraw cash in San Onofre, about 30 minutes away by moto-taxi. The round trip costs around 25,000 COP. That’s also where you catch the bus to Cartagena. For accommodations, rooms were roughly 70,000–90,000 COP, with a so-so value for the price. As for things to do, I’d recommend the tour that takes you to watch the sunset in front of Bird Island, followed by a swim in a lagoon with bioluminescent plankton. The excursion (if I remember correctly) cost around 90,000 COP.
After a week in Rincón del Mar, I headed back to Cartagena and decided to fly to Yopal to visit the Río Meta. In Yopal, you’ll need to go to the bus terminal (10 minutes by taxi from the airport). From there, I took a bus to Orocué (50,000 COP) for about a 4-hour trip—it felt endless because the road was in terrible condition. Orocué is a tiny town on the banks of the Río Meta, but it has all the essentials (hotels, restaurants, ATMs). It’s lovely to stroll along the river at sunset. There are a few small bars, the area is very natural, the sunsets are stunning, and when there are distant storms, it’s just breathtaking. For lodging, I stayed at Hotel Brisas de San Miguel. It wasn’t bad—fan-cooled room for 70,000 COP. There were quite a few mosquitoes. I spent 3 days in Orocué. If you want to swim, head to the bridge (the only one), Cano San Miguel, and on the right, there’s a swimming spot. With the heat, it’s a great way to cool off.
From Orocué, I took a fast *lancha* (boat) up the Río Meta to Puerto Carreño, in the Vichada department at the far end of Colombia. This brings you to the majestic Orinoco River, right across from Venezuela. The boat ride is long—10 hours—and costs about 60 €. We left around 6 AM, with a few stops for bathroom breaks and meals along the way. But you *must* book your spot 1–2 days in advance. To do that, go to the small square above the dock—there’s a "navigation office" there. The trip was long but enjoyable. I never get tired of river journeys.
I was happy to finally arrive in Puerto Carreño, a small border town with Venezuela. No surprise that half the population was Venezuelan. In Puerto Carreño, I stayed at Hotel Delfines del Orinoco. The room was 80,000 COP, decent, with A/C, and the best part was the pool. I spent 2 nights there. One thing you *must* do—morning and evening—is hike to the top of Cerro de la Bandera (the *cerros* are huge rock formations typical of the Orinoco region, and there are many in the area). From the summit, you get amazing 360° views of the savanna and jungle. Sunrise is especially incredible. The trail is well-marked—from downtown Puerto Carreño, it takes about 20 minutes.
Next, I spent 3 nights at Rancho Barú. About an hour by boat from Puerto Carreño, you get off at Casuarito, and someone from the lodge picks you up by motorcycle for a 30-minute ride. The ranch is in the middle of the savanna, with a river/rapids beach just a 5-minute walk away. You can also fish—bites come quickly. For the lodge, one night (room or hammock) with shared bathrooms, three meals included, one excursion, plus the round-trip motorcycle ride costs 245,000 COP. An extra night without an excursion is around 100,000 COP, but you need to let the lodge know in advance so they can prepare enough food—there’s absolutely nothing for miles around.
After those 3 great days at the ranch, I took a canoe to cross into Venezuela, since Casuarito is right across from Puerto Ayacucho. The crossing costs 10,000 COP, but I got shaken down by Venezuelan immigration, who invented a violation and made me pay $40 USD. Puerto Ayacucho didn’t inspire me much. The city felt sketchy, with many hotels closed. Dealing with currency exchange was the hardest part—you *must* bring cash (USD or Colombian pesos), know the exchange rate, and find someone with enough money to exchange with you. It took me at least 2 hours. I stayed in a decent hotel downtown for $20 USD a night, but I’ll admit that going out at night—even in Puerto Ayacucho—felt pretty dodgy. All the buildings have bars on the windows, and there weren’t many people outside. I didn’t linger and found my plans to continue south too complicated. The next day, I took a bus across the country to the Brazilian border at Santa Elena de Uairén. The trip took a day and a night, with countless military checkpoints where they made everyone get off, unload all the luggage, etc. Not exactly a fun ride.
Photos: - 2 sunrises near the Orocué dock - Storm over the savanna at Rancho Barú - View of the savanna and Orinoco near Casuarito - Photo taken during the Río Meta boat trip
Salut, je recherche des places à visiter au Surinam. Nous sommes 2 filles et on part durant le temps des fêtes. On se demande qu'elles sont les endroits à visiter et les conseils pratique pour voyager dans ce pays.
merci
Salut tout l'monde !
Je prépare actuellement un road trip dans le cadre d'une étude sur les peuples amérindiens, l'un(e) d'entre vous peut-il (elle) me donner quelques info? Je suis particulièrement intéresser par les peuples de langues Arawak, et Ka'lina mais je n'exclu pas de remonter le Maroni pour rendre visite aux Wayana.
Amicalement, Manu.
Je prépare actuellement un road trip dans le cadre d'une étude sur les peuples amérindiens, l'un(e) d'entre vous peut-il (elle) me donner quelques info? Je suis particulièrement intéresser par les peuples de langues Arawak, et Ka'lina mais je n'exclu pas de remonter le Maroni pour rendre visite aux Wayana.
Amicalement, Manu.
Bonjour,
Nous partons pour un periple Mi Mai : ST LAURENT - SURINAME - PARAMARIBO-GEORGES TOWN-BOA VISTA-MANAUS-SANTAREM-BELEM-MACAPA-ST GEORGES
Si vous avez des info bons plans ou autre on est à l'écoute.
A bientot
