The Commewijne district is one of the oldest plantation areas in Suriname. The district is located across Paramaribo and forms the basin of both the Commewijne and Suriname rivers. In the north, the Commewijne district borders the Atlantic Ocean and in the east it borders the Marowijne district. As early as the second half of the 17th century, plantations were established along the Upper Commewijne and Cottica Rivers, where mainly sugar cane, coffee and cocoa were grown.

During this tour, we drive from Paramaribo over the Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge. The first stop is at former plantation Peperpot. Then we continue our journey towards Mariënburg and the open air museum in New Amsterdam. Here we get a guided tour. Between the activities, we stop for a tasty lunch. We then drive along the old plantations Ellen and Leliëndaal. The guide tells you a lot about the special history of the old plantations and the remnants that are sometimes hidden in the woods. We drive via Alkmaar and Spieringshoek back towards Paramaribo.