Sipaliwini District

Sipaliwini District is an administrative region in southern Suriname composed mainly of rainforest, mountains, and savannas. The territory covers a vast area and shares a border with Brazil.

The district was created in 1983 and is the youngest and largest administrative region in the country. It came into being through the redistribution of territories from other regions.

Indigenous peoples and Maroon communities live in riverside villages and speak their own languages. Visitors can observe how these communities maintain their traditions through daily life and customs.

Access depends heavily on small aircraft landing at local airstrips and river travel through extensive waterways. Visitors should prepare for limited infrastructure before venturing into the district's interior.

The district contains a large nature reserve of rainforest that has held UNESCO recognition since 2000. This reserve protects an untouched ecosystem with rare wildlife and plant species.

Location: Suriname

Shares border with: Nickerie District, Coronie District, Saramacca District, Para District, Brokopondo District, Marowijne District, arrondissement of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, Amapá, Pará, East Berbice-Corentyne

GPS coordinates: 3.77694,-56.02778

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:40