About 50 kilometers south of Paramaribo, on the right bank of the Suriname River, is Jodensavanne. The Jews who came here to settle had fled from Spain to escape the Inquisition. On Jodensavanne they established sugar plantations. Slaves also worked on these plantations. After this first group, more Jews came to settle here.

In 1669, the Jews received permission to build a synagogue that was named Berachah Ve Shalom. This synagogue was also used as a school, courthouse and meeting hall. In 1832, a fire destroyed the Berachah Ve Shalom. The floor and some parts of the walls are still visible. During the tour you will get an extensive tour of the ruins of this Jewish synagogue and the cemetery which can also be visited.

After the tour, we continue our way to Overbridge River Resort, a relaxation resort on the Suriname River. Here we find a beautiful man-made sandy beach with palm trees, picnic areas, covered huts, a restaurant and beautiful nature. In the nearby forest you can take nice walks and maybe meet some animals. You can also relax there, swim or just walk. We have lunch at Overbridge River Resort. By the end of the afternoon, we depart towards Paramaribo.