About 65 km inland from the coast is a region of undulating land that rises from 15-meter hills on the eastern, coastal side of the region to 120-meter ones on the western side. The area is between 130 and 160 km wide and is widest in the southeast. It is covered with sand, from which it takes its name as the white-sands (Zanderij) region. Zanderij is a village located in the northern part of Suriname, situated 50 kilometres south of the capital Paramaribo on the Southern East-West Link. The Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is located near the village. A small savanna region in the east lies about 100 km from the coast and is surrounded by the white-sands belt. The sand partly overlies a low crystalline plateau that is generally less than 150 meters in elevation. The plateau forms most of the country's centre and is penetrated by igneous rock intrusions that cause the numerous rapids of Guyana's rivers.

Airports in Zanderij

1. Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (IATA: PBM, ICAO: SMJP), also known as Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport, and locally referred to it as JAP, is an airport located in the town of Zanderij and hub for airline carrier Surinam Airways, 45 kilometres south of Paramaribo. It is the larger of Suriname's two international airports, the other being Zorg en Hoop with scheduled flights to Guyana, and is operated by Airport Management, Ltd./ NV Luchthavenbeheer.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Zanderij?

Zanderij can be visited at any time of year. Being close to the Equator, temperatures are not strongly seasonal, with daily averages ranging from 27–29°C throughout the year. The low-key nature of tourism means that seasonal overcrowding is not a concern either. In most respects, however, the best time to visit Zanderij is during the relatively dry months of February to March and August to November, and the worst time is during the wettest months of May to August, when the interior, in particular, is prone to flooding and the already limited road network becomes even more so. For wildlife enthusiasts, turtle viewing, a very popular activity, is best from late February until May, although leatherbacks keep laying until August. Migrant shorebirds are most prolific from mid-August to late April.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Zanderij?

1. Paramaribo - Paramaribo, often called Par'bo, is the lively capital and only city of the sparsely inhabited country of Suriname. Home to about 250,000 people, or over half of the country's population, this laid-back South American gem lies 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean. It's the country's main harbour, governmental seat and centre for business and learning. Many visitors to Suriname come by here, spending some time to take in the city's pretty UNESCO World Heritage-listed colonial centre. Paramaribo leads by example in Surinam's efforts to expand its tourist economy, with a strong focus on eco-friendly travel. To get a feel of this friendly city, take a pick from the large stacks of fruits at its bustling central market and wander around town to admire its colonial heritage. Then, head to the Waterkant (or water side) to join the locals for Djogo (local beer) and salty fish while gazing at the boats on the Suriname river.

2. Fort Zeelandia - Fort Zeelandia is a fortress in Paramaribo, Suriname. In 1640 the French built a wooden fort on the same spot which is now Fort Zeelandia. During the British colonial days, the fort was reinforced and became Fort Willoughby. It was taken in 1667 by Crijnssen to become from that day Fort Zeelandia. In 1651 a small trading post was created by the Dutch. The Dutch presence increased and strengthened. In 1667 the Dutch Admiral Abraham Crijnssen took Paramaribo and recaptured the Essequibo-Pomeroon Colony.

3. The Mosque Keizerstraat - The Mosque Keizerstraat is the headquarters of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement for the Propagation of Islam in Paramaribo in Suriname, “Surinaamse Islamitische Vereniging”. The mosque is located in the Keizerstraat, adjacent to the Neveh Shalom Synagogue.