Many slaves escaped from the harsh conditions in plantations in Suriname and became known as Maroons. The Dutch abolished slavery in 1863.
Reserva natural que abarca Punta Celarín y su faro, la laguna de Colombia, manglares, arrecifes y el sitio arqueológico El Caracol. En este lugar hay un museo Navegación, Centro de Interpretación, Snackbar y Centro de Snorquel.

Many slaves escaped from the harsh conditions in plantations in Suriname and became known as Maroons. The Dutch abolished slavery in 1863.