Moengo
About 7 thousand people.
Moengo is a small town in eastern Suriname that grew around bauxite mining, the reddish rock used to make aluminum. Today it is known for its lively art scene.
You can see bright murals painted on walls all around town and visit an art museum. There is even an art festival that brings music and color to the streets.
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Street art
Colorful murals decorate many buildings, turning the whole town into an outdoor gallery. Kids love hunting for their favorite pictures.
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Mining history
Moengo began as a mining town, and you can still learn how people dug up bauxite here. It shaped the way the town was built.