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Overview
Plantation Reynsdorp (Bakkie) is a former coffee plantation (founded by Nicolaas Reynsdorp in 1744) with old locks and buildings. Museum Bakkie has the most unique private collections in Suriname with many original books, prints, maps and objects. When you visit Bakkie, developer Bas Spek and Marsha Mormon (descendant / heiress / plantation developer) are ready to welcome you. Bakkie Museum has original pieces from special visitors such as Captain John Gabriel Stedman 1796, draftsman Benoit 1839, researcher Maria Sibylla Merian 1699 etc. they visited Suriname from the end of the 17th century and made books and prints of the area, these publications were made in Europe. The passion of Museum Bakkie is to make these top pieces about Suriname and the plantation visible to visitors. The Bakkie museum is unique in Suriname because of this top collection supplemented with artifacts from the area such as the crooked buoy, brand mark, soil finds Esthers Rust and the stories of Marsha's ancestors and family pieces.
Price
/ person
€75
Destinations
During this tour we visit (among others) these main destinations.
Warappa Creek
Program
Day 1
The tour starts at 08:00 AM with departure from the Torarica Resort in Paramaribo. We drive to Mon Tresor in the Commewijne district, which takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. During the ride you will get a good overview of the Surinamese landscape and the different environments that we pass. Once arrived in Mon Tresor, we transfer to a covered wooden boat for the trip to Plantage Bakkie. This boat trip takes approximately 1.5 hours. It offers an interesting opportunity to learn more about the nature of the area and the ecology of the region. At Plantage Bakkie you will get a tour of the terrain and learn more about the history of the plantation, including the slavery past. You will also have the opportunity to visit the small museum, where you can learn more about the history of the plantation, view original documents and other historical objects. This museum offers a valuable educational experience about the past of the plantation and Suriname. After visiting the plantation we return to Paramaribo, arriving around 5:00 PM.
Practical information
Please note that all multi-day tours and some day trips are subject to weather conditions, including travel times and daily program or sequence.
Packing list
Sunscreen, Light clothing, Raincoat, Surinamese currency, Sunglasses, Daypack
Included
Snacks, Guidance, Lunch, Entrance, Guide
Exclusive
Alcoholic beverages, Insurance, Personal expenses, Tips
Meals
If you are vegetarian/vegan or have other dietary restrictions, this will be taken into account if possible.
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