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Dutch-speaking Amazonia

Suriname

A tiny, multicultural slice of Dutch-speaking Amazonia — a UNESCO wooden capital where mosque sits beside synagogue, and vast rainforest just upriver.

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Fort Zeelandia on the river in the UNESCO old town of Paramaribo
Fort Zeelandia on the river in the UNESCO old town of Paramaribo
Pristine Amazonian rainforest along an interior river
Pristine Amazonian rainforest along an interior river
The Peperpot plantation in Commewijne, now a nature park
The Peperpot plantation in Commewijne, now a nature park
Capital
Paramaribo
Language
Dutch
Currency
SRD (Surinamese Dollar)
Power
127 V · plug type C, F
Best time
Feb–Apr & Aug–Nov (drier)
Now in Paramaribo
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What makes Suriname, Suriname

Wooden Old Town
Amazon Rainforest
River Journeys
Jaguars & Wildlife
Cultural Mosaic
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Gear up

Travel gear for Suriname

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Get to Suriname & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Suriname

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Travel essentials

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Where to go

Notable places in Suriname

Fort Zeelandia on the river in the UNESCO old town of Paramaribo
Fort Zeelandia on the river in the UNESCO old town of Paramaribo
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Paramaribo

A UNESCO old town of white Dutch-colonial timber buildings and rich cultural mix.

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Pristine Amazonian rainforest along an interior river
Pristine Amazonian rainforest along an interior river
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Central Suriname Reserve

A vast pristine rainforest of jaguars, monkeys, and rivers.

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The Peperpot plantation in Commewijne, now a nature park
The Peperpot plantation in Commewijne, now a nature park
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Commewijne

Former plantations explored by bike and boat across the river.

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The big picture

About Suriname

A tiny, multicultural slice of Dutch-speaking Amazonia — a UNESCO wooden capital where mosque sits beside synagogue, and vast rainforest just upriver.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dense jungle canopy in the Brownsberg highlands
Before you fly

Visa info

Suriname visa: Many nationalities can buy a simple tourist e-Visa or entry card online. Check current rules.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official Surinamese immigration authorities for your nationality before booking flights.
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