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Park · Paramaribo, Paramaribo
Peperpot Natuurpark
Former coffee plantation south of Meerzorg, which produced from the late 17th century until 1998 and became a 700-hectare nature park, with forest trails, birds and the plantation buildings.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Peperpot Natuurpark
Peperpot is an old coffee plantation in Commewijne, south of Meerzorg, on the opposite side of the river from Paramaribo. It was established shortly after 1692 and is one of the oldest plantations in the region. It operated until 1998, and today the 700-hectare area is a nature park.
The park still has plantation buildings: the administrator's house, sheds, workers' houses and parts of the coffee processing facilities. Trails and dirt roads run between them into secondary forest, with old canals, wooden bridges and tall trees.
Peperpot is known for birdwatching: toucans, parrots, woodpeckers and many other species commonly appear, and monkeys are found in the treetops. The trails are flat and good for walking or cycling, and guides lead birdwatching groups early in the morning.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 2 to 3 hours.
Best time
At dawn, when the birds are usually more active and the heat is lower. In the rainy season the trails become muddy. Confirm the opening hours before you go.
How to get there
It is south of Meerzorg, in Commewijne, about 6 km in a straight line from central Paramaribo. You can go by car, taxi or bicycle across the Jules Wijdenbosch bridge, or by boat to Meerzorg and taxi to the entrance.
Tip
Arrive early with binoculars and insect repellent, and hire a bird guide if you want to see more species. Combine it with Mariënburg and the fort on the same day.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Peperpot Natuurpark
What can you see at Peperpot?
Buildings from the old coffee plantation, forest trails, birds such as toucans and parrots, and monkeys in the treetops.
What's the best time to visit Peperpot?
Early morning, when birds are more active and it's cooler.
Can you go to Peperpot by bike?
Yes. The park is near Meerzorg, and the trails are flat and good for cycling.
Is Peperpot far from Paramaribo?
No. It's on the other side of the river, a few kilometers from the center, and a visit usually takes a morning.