Braamspunt
A sandy beach spit on the east bank of the Suriname River mouth, where visitors can watch leatherback and green sea turtles come ashore to nest at night during nesting season.
Braamspunt sits on the east bank of the Suriname River estuary and can only be reached by boat, a trip of about 40 minutes. It is a nesting ground for leatherback and green sea turtles, among others. From March to August, you can watch turtles come ashore to lay their eggs at night, accompanied by conservation staff. By day, the mangroves and seabirds are the highlight. Erosion and sand mining have shrunk the beach in recent years, so it is best to join a reputable tour operator or conservation group, follow the turtle-viewing rules, and avoid flash photography and white-light torches.
Opening hours
Go with a group; turtle-watching mostly at night
Nearby sights
- Fort Nieuw-Amsterdam
- Suriname River Dolphin Cruise
- Paramaribo Zoo
- Mosque Keizerstraat
- Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral
- Neveh Shalom Synagogue
- Garden of Palms
- Presidential Palace of Suriname