About Paramaribo
Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname, home to around 223,757 people.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Experiences
Things to do in Paramaribo
1
Historical city centre
2
Fort Zeelandia
3
Numismatic Museum
4
Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square) and Presidential Palace
5
Palmentuin (Palm Gardens)
6
Paramaribo Zoo
7
St. Peter and Paul Cathedral
8
The Central Market
Budget travel
Free things to do in Paramaribo
Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square) and Presidential Palace
Palmentuin (Palm Gardens)
St. Peter and Paul Cathedral
The Central Market
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Historical city centre
- Visit Fort Zeelandia
- Visit Numismatic Museum
- Eat at Chi Min
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square) and Presidential Palace
- Visit Palmentuin (Palm Gardens)
- Visit Paramaribo Zoo
- Eat at 't Vat
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit St. Peter and Paul Cathedral
- Visit The Central Market
- Eat at Di Gadri
Where to eat
Local favourites
Chi Min
Chinese restaurant specialising in seafood.
't Vat
For some reason, this place is especially popular with travellers and the many Dutch trainees staying in town. They cater to Dutch tastes as
Di Gadri
Good Creole meals, soups and snacks. At 08:00, fresh bread rolls are available. It has a nice terrace under a huge mahogany tree. Also popul
Joosje Roti Shop
East Indian restaurant in the centre of town, well known for their chicken roti.
Dumpling #1
Famous for their king crab.
Fatai Restaurant
Asian food.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Kekemba Resort Paramaribo
Small scale resort with well-appointed studio apartments. Shared hotel facilities include a swimming pool, hot tub, hammocks. They can arran
Hotel La Petite Maison
This hotel is in an old colonial building. You are allowed to swim in the pool of the Torarica hotel.
Tropicana Hotel & Casino
- $
Guesthouse Albergo Alberga
Guesthouse in an old colonial building
- $
Guesthouse Amice
Guesthouse
Shopping
- Hermitage Mall
Nightlife
- Club Touche
- Margaritas Poolcafé
- Euphoria
- Torarica
Museums & culture
- Numismatic Museum
- Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square) and Presidential Palace
- St. Peter and Paul Cathedral
In pictures
Paramaribo gallery
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