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Paramaribo

Paramaribo, Suriname’s capital, brings together a riverside street grid, wooden buildings, gardens and active places of worship. Its historic centre makes it possible to visit several key areas on foot.

Paramaribo
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The place

What makes it special

  • Fort Zeelandia and the Suriname Museum beside the river.
  • Waterkant and the route linking Independence Square with the Palmentuin.
  • Neveh Shalom Synagogue and the mosque, side by side on Keizerstraat.
Paramaribo
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Paramaribo
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Articles in Paramaribo

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Paramaribo

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Guides to this place

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Paramaribo, Dutch and the Surinamese dollar in Suriname

A quick introduction to Suriname’s place in South America, its capital, official language and currency.

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Historic wooden houses on Waterkant beside the Suriname River in Paramaribo.

Paramaribo via Waterkant, Palmentuin and Fort Zeelandia

A day on foot through historic central Paramaribo to understand its wooden architecture, public spaces and what to check before setting out.

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Map and notebook for planning a trip to Suriname

Suriname: essential travel orientation

Capital, language and currency: the stable facts for placing Suriname before looking into routes, accommodation or specific experiences.

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Profile updated: 25/09/2026