Albina
A Surinamese border town across the Maroni River, a ten-minute ferry or canoe ride from Saint-Laurent. It makes an easy cross-border day trip.
Albina is the capital of Surinam's Marowijne district and sits across the Maroni River from Saint-Laurent. You can cross by car ferry or by river canoe, about 10 minutes. Stroll through the town's market and along the riverbank to get a sense of Surinam, where Dutch and Sranan Tongo are spoken. It is also the gateway to Paramaribo and the Galibi turtle reserve. Crossing the border requires a passport and exit and entry stamps at both banks. Some nationalities need a Surinamese visa or an electronic entry card, so confirm the requirements in advance.
Opening hours
Open all day (ferry per schedule)
Nearby sights
- Camp de la Transportation
- Saint-Laurent Old Town
- Maroni River Pirogue Trip
- Saint-Jean Camp
- Javouhey Hmong Village
- Mana
- Saut Sabbat
- Chutes Voltaire