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PARAMARIBO

A journey through Suriname, after the initial introduction at the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, often begins in the capital city of Paramaribo. A city with a fascinating diversity of cultures, languages, Architecture & local food coming from a mix created by bringing together Natives, Africans, Indians, Indonesians, Chinese & Lebanese.

Book a city tour of Paramaribo and learn about the history of the various traditional buildings; in Paramaribo, every wall has a special story.

The city, as Paramaribo is called by locals, is located on the west bank of the Suriname River and borders the districts of Commewijne, Wanica, and Saramacca. It is the smallest district by area but with the largest population. Yet it does not feel overcrowded. The city gets its name from the village of Parmurbo of the country’s first inhabitants, the natives. The village was located exactly where Fort Zeelandia was built by European settlers in 1667.

Fort Zeelandia is a brick building with many ornaments from colonial times and is the oldest building in Suriname. It now houses the Suriname Museum. There are other musea in Paramaribo, but especially the Koto Museum and the Lalla Rookh Museum are definitely recommended. Do ask about the specific opening hours before stopping by.

From Fort Zeelandia, the city continued to expand in its current form, with the former Governor’s House in the center. After independence in 1975, this building was renamed the Presidential Palace. The palace overlooks Independence Square and at the back is the Palm Garden.

In the center of Paramaribo, on Henck Arronstraat, stands the impressive Sint Petrus & Paulus Cathedral Basilica, built entirely of wood. Constructed in 1883 on the site where a Jewish theater first stood, the basilica is the largest wooden structure in the Western Hemisphere.

Another attraction and expression of the peace-loving spirit we cherish is a Jewish synagogue and a mosque that stands right next to each other on Keizerstraat and are aligned with each other on each other’s high days.

A tour of the historic downtown can be done on foot or by bicycle. For more information on what to do in Paramaribo, visit the Tourist Information Center at Wakapasi near the entertainment center.

In the van Sommelsdijckstraat, also in the entertainment center, you will find a range of cozy bars and restaurants serving a variety of dishes. From typical Surinamese food to Turkish meals, and from Japanese sushi to Italian pizza.

Green Heritage Fund Suriname

  Saramacca (Suriname)

Tata Colin Plein

  Coronie (Suriname)

Bronsberg

  Sipaliwini (Suriname)

Neotropical Butterfly Park

  Wanica (Suriname)

Suriname Bird Paradise

  Wanica (Suriname)

Ambtswoning

  Saramacca (Suriname)

Cultureel Centrum Coronie

  Coronie (Suriname)

Zeedijk Coronie

  Coronie (Suriname)

A.V. Roda Baan

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Essed Stadion

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Palacio

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Talking Prints

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Ultima

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Lucky Store

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Blanche Marie Vallen

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Wolly’s

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Popeyes

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Coffeebox

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Da Kaboera

  Powakka (Suriname)

Steps

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Readytex

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Pizza Hut

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Naskip

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

KFC

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Chi Min

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Jawa

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Chris Roti Shop

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Warung Resa

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Roopram Roti Restaurant

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Restaurant Sarinah

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Hard Rock Cafe

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Galibi

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Jack & Jones

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Galaxy

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Cute as a Button

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Building Depot

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Sweethearth

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Skechers

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Shana

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Posh

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Levi’s

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Food Candy

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Don Dion

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Digicel

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

All Star

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Okopi Bamboesie

  Nickerie (Suriname)

Concord Hotel

  Nickerie (Suriname)

Discotheek Copa

  Nickerie (Suriname)

Hong Kong Restaurant

  Nickerie (Suriname)

Ganifa Restaurant

  Nickerie (Suriname)

Tennisclub

  Nickerie (Suriname)

Nickerie Markt

  Nickerie (Suriname)

Golden West Hotel

  Nickerie (Suriname)

Zeppelin Discotheek

  Nickerie (Suriname)

RIVERSIDE PASTAS

  Nickerie (Suriname)

eetcafé De Vaaz

  Nickerie (Suriname)

Mi Gudu River cruiser

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Pegasus Air Services

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Gum Air

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Fort Nieuw Amsterdam

Fort Zeelandia

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Mingle

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Dream Cafe

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Blue Grand Cafe

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Wan Bon Biri

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Murphy’s Irish Pub

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

‘T vat

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Bloom Wellness Cafe

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Torarica

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Thermen Hermitage

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Jacana

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Houttuyn

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Villa Zapakara

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

TBL

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Paramaribo Zoo

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Family Fun Center

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Clevia Park

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Alegria

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Chuck E Cheese

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Matapica Beach

Jungle Camp

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Jacana

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Colakreek

  Zanderij (Suriname)

Clevia Park

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

A La John

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Zus & Zo

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Young Professionals Cafe

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Sushi Ya

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Rooftop Ramada

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Padre Nostro

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Mighty Racks

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

L’Hermitage

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Lee’s Korean

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Las Tias

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Het Bastion

  commewijne (Suriname)

Garden of Eden

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

De Waag

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

The Coffee Box

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Torarica

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Royal Torarica

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Passie food & wine

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Moments

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Cirano’s restaurant

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Marina Resort Waterland

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Overbridge River Resort

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Afobaka Resort

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Matu Island

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Anaula Nature Resort

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Knini Paati

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Kimboto hideaway

Alafasi Botopasi lodge

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Menimi Eco Resort

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Danpaati River Lodge

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Kumalu Dream Island

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Akira Overwater Resort

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Kabalebo Natuur Resort

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Tucan Residence

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Spanhoek Hotel

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Royal Brasil Hotel

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Ramada Hotel

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Queens Hotel

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

North Resort Hotel

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Royal Torarica

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Houttuyn Resort

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

Marriott Hotel

  Paramaribo (Suriname)

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