Matapica beach
Matapica Beach is located in the eastern part of Suriname, in the area of Kommenveine, often called the turtle beach. It lies between the Atlantic coast and the estuaries of the rivers Suriname and Kommenveine, which are predominantly marshy.
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Beach description
Matapica Beach has a dense sandy coating in dark beige. The beach is about 45 km long. To get to the beach, you need to drive from the capital of Paramaribo to Marienburg, and then sail on a boat for about an hour across the canal to the protected area of Suriname. Rare birds and caymans are found all along the way.
Matapica is a place with a low occupancy, which is why Suriname has underdeveloped infrastructure. Matapica Beach is a unique beach inhabited by species of turtles, with an average weight of at least 400 kg per individual. From April to August, turtles lay their eggs right in the sand on the beach. Tourists from all over the world com to the Suriname island to experience the wildlife and relax from the hustle and bustle of the city. Frequent ocean winds and high waves create ideal conditions for surfing.
When is the best time to go?
It rains in Suriname from November to January and from May to July. In rainy seasons, you can be bothered not only by rainfall, but also by the fact that they can be accompanied by strong winds that tear leaves from trees. In all other months, the weather for visiting Suriname is propitious.