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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Suriname

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Suriname

Updated March 12, 2024

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Nieuw Amsterdam, Suriname

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An old Dutch lightvessel is now stuck in a dock near the mouth of the Suriname River.
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This "witch's market" is filled with Amazonian herbs, remedies, and the occasional libido-strengthening tincture.
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