Paramaribo
Suriname
- Safety rating
- 6.3/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry seasons of February to April and August to November are best for travel and rainforest trips. The climate is hot and humid throughout the year.
- Population
- 0.2M
Overview
Suriname's capital is a UNESCO World Heritage city of striking Dutch colonial wooden architecture and remarkable cultural diversity. Mosques, synagogues, churches, and temples sit side by side in this small, multicultural South American gem.
Top attractions
Admire the wooden Fort Zeelandia and the cathedral, see the side-by-side mosque and synagogue, and venture into the pristine interior rainforest.
Getting around
The historic centre is walkable, and taxis or minibuses cover longer distances. Boats and small planes reach the interior.