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South America's smallest country mixes a charming Dutch-colonial capital, one of the world's most diverse cultures and vast untouched Amazon rainforest.

eVisa πŸ“… Best: Feb–Apr, Aug–Nov πŸ’΅ $110/day avg
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Capital
Paramaribo
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Currency
Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
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Language
Dutch
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Best time
Feb–Apr, Aug–Nov
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Visa
eVisa / tourist card
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Avg daily budget
$50 – $350
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
Paramaribo (PBM)
Overview

Why travellers love Suriname

Wooden UNESCO Paramaribo and its mix of mosques, synagogues and temples lead the way, with river journeys deep into the rainforest reserves.

It's offbeat, culturally rich and a true Amazon adventure.

Where to go

Top places in Suriname

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Paramaribo

Paramaribo

πŸ—“ 2 days

UNESCO wooden colonial capital.

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Brownsberg

Brownsberg

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

Rainforest reserve and waterfalls.

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Upper Suriname River

Upper Suriname River

πŸ—“ 2–3 days

Maroon villages and jungle lodges.

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Galibi

Galibi

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

Sea-turtle nesting beaches.

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Plan day by day

Suriname itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Paramaribo β†’ Brownsberg β†’ Upper Suriname River
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$250 – $1,750
1–2

Paramaribo

UNESCO wooden colonial capital.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· History
3–4

Brownsberg

Rainforest reserve and waterfalls.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Adventure
5

Upper Suriname River

Maroon villages and jungle lodges.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Adventure Β· Culture
Route
Paramaribo β†’ Brownsberg β†’ Upper Suriname River β†’ Galibi
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$350 – $2,450
1–2

Paramaribo

UNESCO wooden colonial capital.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· History
3–4

Brownsberg

Rainforest reserve and waterfalls.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Adventure
5–6

Upper Suriname River

Maroon villages and jungle lodges.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· Culture
7

Galibi

Sea-turtle nesting beaches.

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Route
Paramaribo β†’ Brownsberg β†’ Upper Suriname River β†’ Galibi
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$500 – $3,500
1–3

Paramaribo

UNESCO wooden colonial capital.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Culture Β· History
4–6

Brownsberg

Rainforest reserve and waterfalls.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Nature Β· Adventure
7–8

Upper Suriname River

Maroon villages and jungle lodges.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· Culture
9–10

Galibi

Sea-turtle nesting beaches.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature
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Visa & entry

Suriname visa requirements

Visa required?
e-Visa or tourist card for most
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
Tourist card for some
eVisa
Yes
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Most visitors need an e-Visa or tourist card online; a yellow-fever certificate may be required. Always verify with the official Suriname immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Suriname visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Suriname budget guide

Budget

$50/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$350+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Suriname budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Suriname

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Paramaribo

Dutch-colonial wooden architecture.

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Amazon rainforest

Vast, largely untouched interior.

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Maroon river villages

Living West African-rooted culture.

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Galibi turtles

Leatherback nesting in season.

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Multifaith Paramaribo

Mosque beside a synagogue.

Blog

Suriname travel articles

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