Suzanna's Daal

Suzanna's Daal is a former plantation in the Commewijne District, whose name is inextricably linked to one of the most notorious figures in Surinamese colonial history: Suzanna du Plessis. Established in the 18th century, the plantation was primarily focused on coffee production. Suzanna du Plessis, the plantation's heiress and mistress, became infamous through legends of her extraordinary cruelty toward enslaved people, making her a symbolic figure for the horrors of the slavery era. Historical accounts and literary works describe sadistic acts that deeply impacted the social conscience of later generations. Geographically, the plantation is located in a region that once served as the economic backbone of the Dutch colony, though today it has been largely reclaimed by the surrounding forest. Very few remains of the original buildings exist today, but the site remains an important location for historical research and the remembrance of the victims of the plantation system. Suzanna's Daal stands as a somber reminder of the need to confront the dark chapters of the nation's historical identity.

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History & landmarks

Commewijne plantations

Historic plantations along the Commewijne River, famous for colonial history and dolphin spotting tours.

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More places

Rust en Werk

A huge historical plantation on the lower Commewijne River, today known for cattle breeding.

Katwijk Plantation

The only plantation in Suriname that still produces and processes Liberica coffee today.

Margaretha Plantation

Former sugar and coffee plantation on the right bank of the Commewijne River with traditional wooden houses.

Peperpot Plantation

One of the oldest coffee and cocoa plantations in Suriname, now partly a nature park.

Frederiksdorp

A former 18th-century plantation with restored historic buildings.

Fort Sommelsdijk

A colonial fortress at the confluence of two important rivers to protect against enemy attacks.

Kroonenburg Plantation

A historic sugar plantation that was later divided into small agricultural plots.

Alliance Plantation

A historical citrus plantation that was once one of the most important agricultural centers in the region.