Patamacca

Patamacca is a resort in Suriname, located in the Marowijne District.

Patamacca is a tribal area inhabited by Maroons[1] In 1773, attempts were made to conquer the Patamacca territory by the Society of Suriname, but did not yield results, and the area was left in the hands of the Maroons.

[2] The main economic activity in the Patamacca area was the palm oil industry,[3] During the 1960s[4] Bruynzeel [nl] started a large-scale wood plantation in the resort.

[5] There is a large granite mine in the resort which is operated by Grassalco.

[4] As of 2019, attempts have been made to restart the palm oil industry with Chinese aid.