Overview
Santigron is a Maroon village at the Saramacca river where people from the Saramacca tribe live.,
The village is the closest traditional town from Paramaribo (at 30 km).
Meet the local people, visit the church and school in the village.
The Saramaccan culture and Maroon culture is so interesting, one continue to delve into it.
Santigron literally means sandy soil.
The clear white savanna sand of the old coastal plain of Suriname has given it its name.
The village has about 1750 inhabitants, and is slowly is getting more and more urban features due to its location.
However traditions and culture are preserved.
You will make a village walk with a local as your guide.
He will tell the nature, history culture and viewpoints in the village.
About the influence the Maroon culture has on the residents every day.
You can also rest, hammock, swim in the river or walk around the village again on your own.
There will be a dance, performed by the local residents, (the dance of the fish).
After the dance there is an opportunity to buy wood carvings from the local residents as a souvenir.
Santigron, is a very nice tour, a lot of nature, a lot of culture. You will be received with great enthusiasm there.
The entire tour is organized by local people from the tribe, which enhances the authenticity of the experience.
