Protected Areas in Suriname

Guardians of the Guiana Shield: The Central Suriname Nature Reserve

The Central Suriname Nature Reserve is a pristine expanse of tropical wilderness in west-central Suriname, representing one of the largest protected areas in the world. This vast reserve links three preexisting nature reserves—Raleighvallen, Eilerts de Haan, and Tafelberg—creating an ecological sanctuary of immense significance. Covering approximately eleven percent of Suriname's national territory, the Central Suriname Nature Reserve is a haven for biodiversity and a living testament to the region's rich natural and cultural heritage.