The town lies on the west bank of the Marowijne river (Maroni river), which forms the border with French Guiana, directly opposite the French Guianan town of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, to which it is connected by a frequent ferry service.

Later he met friendly indigenous and Maroon people nearby, and decided to settle in the village after having received permission.

That night, the Jungle Commando, led by Ronnie Brunswijk, opened fire on the army barracks in Albina.

[7] During the civil war (1986–1992) which followed, great parts of the area, including much of the town of Albina, and the road, were destroyed.

The main reason tourists visit Galibi is to see the turtles, which come from all over the world (including places as distant as Costa Rica and Australia) to lay their eggs in Suriname.