Surinam South America Collection

Views in Dutch Guiana: the city of Paramaribo, Surinam, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Views in Dutch Guiana: the city of Paramaribo, Surinam, 1864. Illustration...from the portfolio of the "Scenery of the Netherlands West Indies" - an interesting collection of twenty

General map of Suriname, 1737-1757. Creator: Hendrik de Leth
General map of Suriname, 1737-1757. Map of the colony or province of Suriname: with the rivers, districts, discoveries by military expeditions

View of Paramaribo, 1770-1818. Creator: Jan Antonie Kaldenbach
View of Paramaribo, 1770-1818. Capital of the Dutch colony of Surinam, depicting the river and the square. Paramaribo was the site of the first Dutch settlement, a trading post established in 1613

Plantation Visserszorg with banana field, 1859. Creator: Jacob van Geffen
Plantation Visserszorg with banana field, 1859

Oeman Kondre on the Marowijne river, 1850. Creator: Jacob van Geffen
Oeman Kondre on the Marowijne river, Suriname, 1850. Houses and rainforest seen from the river

View of the Catharina Sophia sugar plantation from the water, c.1860. Creator: Alexander Ludwich Brockmann
View of the Catharina Sophia sugar plantation from the water, c.1860. View of the other side of the river with a factory on the left bank and directors houses on the right

View of the sugar plantation Catharina Sophia, c.1860. Creator: Alexander Ludwich Brockmann
View of the sugar plantation Catharina Sophia, c.1860. Garden, factory building on the right

Jodensavanne, 1860. Creator: Gerard Voorduin
Jodensavanne, 1860. Jodensavanne ('Jewish Savanna') was a plantation community in Suriname established in the 1600s by Sephardi Jews

Plantation in Suriname, 1707. Creator: Dirk Valkenburg
Plantation in Suriname, 1707. Dutch merchant and plantation-owner Jonas Witsen commissioned Valkenburg to paint this scene of an orange plantation

A private Marine of Col. Fourgeouds Corps, 1793. Creator: William Blake
A private Marine of Col. Fourgeouds Corps, 1793

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Suriname, located on the northeastern coast of South America, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. This small country boasts a unique blend of cultures, with influences from Africa, Asia, Europe and indigenous peoples. The capital city of Paramaribo is a UNESCO World Heritage site, filled with colonial architecture and vibrant markets. Suriname's natural beauty is unparalleled - from dense rainforests teeming with wildlife to pristine beaches along the Atlantic coast. Adventure seekers can explore the vast interior by boat or on foot, discovering waterfalls, caves and ancient petroglyphs along the way. The people of Suriname are known for their warmth and hospitality, welcoming visitors with open arms. The cuisine reflects this diversity, featuring dishes like roti (Indian flatbread) and pom (a Creole dish made with chicken or fish).