Wonotobo Falls

The Wonotobo Falls cascade down from a height of 107 meters, creating multiple distinct sections including Dutchman Fall, Blue Crane Fall, Frenchman Fall, and Englishman Fall.

Robert Hermann Schomburgk conducted the first recorded exploration beyond the falls in 1836, documenting the natural features and local Indigenous settlements in the region.

The site contains 33 ancient petroglyphs dating back approximately 1900 years, located 200 meters from the falls, representing early Indigenous artistic expressions.

Visitors need to transport canoes across a five-kilometer stretch of land to reach the falls, as the waterway remains impassable for direct navigation.

The name Wonotobo derives from Kalina language term 'Mawari Wonotopo', meaning 'the spot where the blue crane sleeps' in the local Indigenous dialect.

Location: Sipaliwini District

Elevation above the sea: 107 m

GPS coordinates: 4.37000,-57.95000

Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:09