Peperpot Nature Park
Peperpot Natuurpark
A former coffee and cacao plantation across the river from the capital, now a nature park with forest trails where monkeys and toucans live. It is the first stop on the plantation bike route.
Peperpot was established in the 17th century as a coffee and cacao plantation. After production stopped in the 1990s, tropical forest gradually reclaimed the land, and it is now a nature park. The park keeps the planter's house, workers' timber cottages and old factory buildings, while forest trails reveal capuchin and squirrel monkeys, toucans and hundreds of bird species. It is about a 20-minute bike ride from the Meerzorg ferry landing, and is the first stop on the Cycling Commewijne Plantations route. Admission costs a few US dollars. Bring plenty of water and insect repellent, and expect muddy trails in the rainy season.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Fort Zeelandia
- Independence Square
- Presidential Palace of Suriname
- Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge
- Waterkant
- Garden of Palms
- Historic Inner City of Paramaribo
- Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral