The Amazon’s Best-Kept Secret
Where the asphalt ends, the river takes over. Welcome to the real South America.
A capital built of wood, shaped by every culture that ever landed here.
94% untouched rainforest. The greenest country on the planet.
Every sunrise here looks like this. Stay a while.
Why Explore Suriname
This is a living record of the people and places moving Suriname forward, kept by people who live here, eat here and travel the same roads you will.
We find the details so you can find the experience.
94%
Rainforest cover, the highest of any country on Earth
700+
Bird species recorded across the country
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites, nature and city alike
28°C
Tropical warmth, every single day of the year
Choose Your Journey
Four ways in. Pick one, or take them all.
30 destinations
Reserves, waterfalls and jungle lodges in the greenest country on Earth.
39 experiences
Dugout canoes, turtle beaches, river sunsets and village stays.
171 restaurants
Roti, pom, bami and moksi alesi. Five kitchens, one table.
40 hotels & lodges
Riverside hotels in the capital, lodges reached only by boat.
Natural Wonders
Suriname protects more of its original forest than any other country on earth.
✨ Larger than some entire countries
One of the world's largest intact tropical rainforests. Over 1.6 million hectares of pristine rainforest where jaguars, tapirs and giant river otters roam free.
✨ Howler monkeys, toucans & jaguars
Perched 500m above the Brokopondo Reservoir, Brownsberg rewards visitors with jaw-dropping views, swimming waterfalls and abundant wildlife just 2 hours from Paramaribo.
✨ Nesting season: February to July
On Suriname's Atlantic coast, giant leatherback sea turtles haul ashore to nest in one of nature's most breathtaking spectacles.
✨ 700+ bird species in Suriname
A former plantation turned bird sanctuary just minutes from the capital. Over 200 bird species recorded.
✨ Multi-day jungle trek required
An iconic granite dome rising above the endless jungle canopy. Accessible only by multi-day expedition. The ultimate reward for the most adventurous travellers.
✨ 3 UNESCO sites in one country
The only wooden colonial city in the Americas. Dutch colonial architecture, Hindu temples, mosques and synagogues coexist in remarkable harmony along the Suriname River.
Out & About
Jungle treks, river tours, city walks, turtle watching and more.
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Multi-day guided expeditions through primary rainforest with expert Amerindian guides.
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Glide through the Amazon basin on traditional dugout canoes, spotting caimans and river dolphins.
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Suriname is a birder's paradise. Spot 700+ species including scarlet macaws and harpy eagles.
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Visit Trio and Wayana indigenous communities in the deep interior, preserving ancient traditions.
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Experience the living culture of the Saramacca and Matawai Maroon peoples: music, craft and history.
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Explore the UNESCO-listed historic inner city on foot. The only wooden colonial city in the Americas.
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Suriname's cuisine is as diverse as its people: Creole, Hindustani, Javanese, Chinese and Maroon flavors.
Paramaribo
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Paramaribo
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Paramaribo
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From 5-star riverside hotels to remote jungle lodges only reachable by canoe.
Paramaribo
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Commewijne
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Malls, craft markets and local boutiques — from handmade souvenirs to everyday essentials.
Paramaribo
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Wanica
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Exchange rates, flights, weather, road conditions, tides and Suriname news in one place.
Market Rates
SRD exchange rates from CME and CBVS, plus live gold spot price in USD and SRD.
Flights
Arrivals and departures at Johan Adolf Pengel (PBM) and Eduard Alexander Gummels (EAX).
Weather & Tides
7-day district forecasts, river tidal predictions and daily sunrise & sunset times.
Suriname News
Local news in Dutch, Oil & Gas updates (Staatsolie, Block 58, offshore) and English-language Finance & Economy coverage.
The Basics
Visas, customs, SIM cards, ATMs, taxi apps and mobile payments for first-time visitors.
On the Road
Live traffic via Waze, road rules, rainy season advisories, emergency numbers and what to do after an accident.
One People, Many Worlds
On Keizerstraat in Paramaribo, one of the Caribbean’s largest mosques has stood beside one of the oldest synagogues in the Americas for nearly a century. That is Suriname in a single frame.
Indigenous, Maroon, Creole, Hindustani, Javanese, Chinese and Dutch heritage share the same streets, the same holidays and the same dinner tables. You taste it before you understand it.
Updated Daily From Paramaribo
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