palumeu natuur
DESCRIPTION
Palumeu lies at the beginning of the Tapanahony river, at the confluence of the Palumeu- and Upper Tapanahony river, approx. 170 m above sea level. The river gets its water from rainfall and in the rainy season, the water level can be as much as 6 meters higher than in the dry season. The Tapanahony river flows north-eastwards and flows, together with the Lawa river, after approx. 175 km, into the Marowijne river, the natural border with French Guiana. Another 135 km northwards, the Marowijne river flows out into the Atlantic Ocean, passed the border city Albina. The trip on the river by boat from Paramaribo to Palumeu takes 8 to 12 days due to the many large rapids in the rivers. The trip is shorter if the water level is high and heavier and longer at low water level. METS takes you Palumeu in 65 minutes by airplane. A luxury indeed!The lodge Our lodges (2 cabins under one roof) are built in traditional style and have balcony with a beautiful view on the river. The building material is taken from the surroundings so that you do not loose the ‘jungle feeling’. Each lodge has separate sleeping facilities with single beds with mosquito nets, private shower and toilet with cold water. For atmospheric lighting, oil lamps are used and solar energy. The group accommodation, offers 5 two-person bedrooms with shared shower- and toilet facilities. This lodge is used by the participants of the Kasikasima tour for their overnight stay at Palumeu. The meals are served in the ‘restaurant’ at the lodge. You can also relax in the jungle bar-lounge.TRANSCRIPT
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Made by Sean Dilrosun
With thanks to
Krishna GajapersadPieter & Sila Teunissen
Lex VerspeekRoy Tjin
METS, esp. Palumeu Staff