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Eco Torarica

Eco Torarica is a renovated colonial townhouse with modern rooms, pool and tropical garden close to the historic centre of Paramaribo.

The eco-conscious hotel is located within walking distance of the historic centre and close to a district famed for its fashionable restaurants. Formerly a townhouse, the Eco Torarica has been renovated while maintaining the authenticity of its Dutch colonial architecture. There's a country-style terrace restaurant serving local dishes and international fare, a bar, and a separate hut on the grounds for breakfast. The leafy tropical grounds host an outdoor swimming pool with decking.

The standard guest rooms are bright and modern, each equipped with air-conditioning, complimentary Wifi, cable TV, fridge, iron, hairdryer, safe and a private bathroom with eco-friendly amenities. Meanwhile the Riverside rooms also feature a balcony with views over the river or the tropical garden.

What our clients say

Extremely remote hotel. The family who ran the hotel were very friendly and provided an evening meal with exceeding good lamb!
IP, Guildford Nov 2015
"Beautifully designed hotel well laid out."
DH, Newton Abbot Apr 2014
"Although the trails are busy with noisy parties our knowledgeable guide found the quetzal (5) and many other subjects."
LF, Bristol Mar 2014
“El Castillo is remote and absolutely rewarding . Our guides took us kayaking and made us a picnic from local produce and treated us like family. Owners of Victoria Hotel…
SF, Reading Jan 2011
Most memorable experience: “too many to choose all different!! probably Glacier and the Geysers at Atacama at dawn with the sunrise in the background against the geysers”
NT, Narberth Apr 2012

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Sally Dodge - Travel Expert

A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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