Aurora
SurinameSR
Place in Sipaliwini District, Suriname
Aurora is a town in the Sipaliwini District of Suriname on the Upper Suriname River. Aurora is a tribal village, and has a twin village called Nieuw Aurora which was built as an extension. The village is home to Maroons of the Saramaka tribe.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 4.376, -55.408
- Timezone
- America/Paramaribo
Overview of Aurora
Aurora is the kind of destination you find in Suriname. The local offer centres on nature, culture and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Aurora
Nature in Aurora
(7)Aurora records Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Gardens and Geological Formations under nature. All of it is drawn from Aurora's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Aurora
(6)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Churches, Mines, Mosques and Religious Sites as culture options here. The full list runs to 6 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Aurora.
Sports in Aurora
(6)On the sports side, Aurora offers Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Running. All of it is drawn from Aurora's recorded activities. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nightlife in Aurora
(4)Under nightlife, Aurora is tagged with Clubs, Disco, Festival and Music. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Aurora.
Adventure in Aurora
(3)Under adventure, Aurora is tagged with Adventure, Off Road Trails and Treasure Hunts. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Aurora.
Water Sports in Aurora
(3)Looking for water sports? Aurora has Canoeing, Jet Skiing and Swimming. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Aurora.
Wellness in Aurora
(1)The wellness shortlist for Aurora: Farms. Everything listed here comes from what Aurora is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Aurora
(2)The other activities shortlist for Aurora: Fishing and Secret. All of it is drawn from Aurora's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Aurora
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Aurora is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Suriname and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Paramaribo.
Similar destinations
Places near Aurora that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aurora known for?
- Aurora, in Suriname, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Aurora?
- Recorded activities in Aurora include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Gardens and Geological Formations. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Aurora?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Aurora located?
- Aurora is located in Suriname. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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