Suriname

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Suriname is a small country on the northeastern coast of South America, bordered by Guyana, Brazil, and French Guiana, and is the smallest sovereign state on the continent. It is one of the most forested countries in the world, with vast stretches of pristine Amazon rainforest covering over 90% of its interior, making it a destination for eco-tourism, jungle trekking, and wildlife spotting. The capital, Paramaribo, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique blend of Dutch colonial architecture and multicultural heritage reflecting Creole, Javanese, Hindustani, and Maroon influences. Travellers are drawn to Suriname for river expeditions into the interior, visits to remote indigenous and Maroon villages, and its reputation as one of South America's most off-the-beaten-path destinations.

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Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname & Guyana · 62 days

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Self-Launched Rio to Manaus via the Guianas (62 Days)

A self-launched 62-day overland route from Rio de Janeiro north through Brazil's Atlantic rainforest, colonial gold towns and Afro-Brazilian Salvador, up the Amazon delta to Amapá, then across the Guianas (French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana) and back into the Brazilian Amazon to finish in Manaus. Built for long-haul backpackers comfortable with local buses, riverboats, minibuses and shared taxis. Oasis Overland's version costs about US$5,486 (~£4,300) plus a compulsory US$2,300 (~£1,800) local payment — roughly £6,100 total. Doing it yourself with hostel dorms, guesthouses, local transport and self-booked excursions lands at around £2,400–2,700. All figures are approximate and exclude international flights.

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