Veerplein In Commewijne

Hello friends, welcome back to another Story Time episode in tropical Suriname. In this Story Time travel adventure, I am taking you along to Veerplein! This small ferry square was once upon a time considered the center of Commewijne. Before the Wijdenbosch bridge was built you could only go to Commewijne by crossing with the boat. Back then, you had a ferry that crossed people, cars, and materials for a fee. I remember crossing with the fairy when I was a little girl. Each time we would visit my family members in Commewijne, we had to wait in a long line of cars. Each was awaiting their turn to get on the ferry and make the cross. On the other side, we'd arrive at Veerplein. When the bridge opened the ferry disappeared. Today there are still smaller boats that cross the river each day. But they transport people and bicycles. Most tourists cross the river with their bicycles in these boats. When the tourists arrive on the other side, their bicycle trail begins. Under the heat of the tropical sun, they set out to explore Commewijne. You can also get a bus at Veerplein. But catching the bus in Commewijne is a hassle. They also don't operate as late as the buses in Paramaribo. If you want to ride on the bus, you must do that during rush hour. That's when most people leave work or school to head home. Most, who live in Commewijne go to work or school in the city. You do have some schools in Commewijne. But there is no university in Commewijne and not all educational institutions are located on this side of the river. I spent a lot of time at Veerplein. Because of the amount of traffic that the square gets, Veerplein has always been a place of trade. Throughout the years, I've seen many stores, retailers, warungs, and even beauty shops call Veerplein their home. It's not difficult or expensive to reach Veerplein. If you are traveling in Suriname it only takes a short boat ride to reach Veerplein from Paramaribo. You can easily walk to the boats from your hotel. During the weekends the place looks abandoned. Especially on a Sunday! That's when I made my Veerplein vlog. Enjoy the tour of Commewijne on a hot day. Veerplein actually means Ferry Square in Dutch. The place has had that name ever since I can remember. If you want to experience the small crowds in Commewijne, I'd suggest getting there early on a weekday. Are you planning on traveling soon? Expedia can make your travel dreams become a reality! From your hotel booking, flights, and car rentals, it can all be arranged by Expedia! You can find everything you need for your trip on one website. You pick the destination and Expedia will find you the best travel deals. As an affiliate partner, I earn a commission when you book through the link. Enjoy the video and don't forget to subscribe! I look forward to sharing many more adventures with you.