Tourist Attractions in Suriname

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Suriname

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About Suriname

Suriname is a country of mixed cultures and peoples. It is located in the picturesque part of South America, has a warm climate and rich nature. Tourist service here is not developed very well, but this does not stop those who want to see the beauty of this country.

Suriname has several reserves and a national park. All of them are different and have their main attractions. One of the reserves has become home to several thousand turtles, and in the depths of another there is a beautiful waterfall and a clear river.

In Paramaribo you can see Dutch buildings that are several centuries old. The historical centre is especially interesting. On its territory there are very interesting architectural constructions, churches, mosques. Popular are the church of St. Peter and Paul, the theatre “Talia”, the Presidential Palace. There is also a zoo in the city. Suriname has experienced a lot during its existence. This is stated by its fortresses, which in our time have become museums. The most beautiful waterfalls of Suriname are the Maria Blanche Falls and the Governor’s Falls of Fire. The country has very beautiful cliffs and mountain rainforests.

Top-12 Tourist Attractions in Suriname

Historic Innercity of Paramaribo

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6 reviews

Paramaribo is the capital and largest city of Suriname. Its historic centre has been shaped by five centuries. It was inscribed on the UNESCO heritage list in 2002. Almost all the buildings in the neighbourhood are wooden. Predominantly they are built in the Dutch colonial style. There are many beautiful mosques and churches in the historic centre, and there is a synagogue.

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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Kantongerechten Suriname

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It is the residence of the President and Government of Suriname. It was built in the 17th century and took its present form in 1730. It is the most striking example of Dutch colonial architecture in Suriname. The residence is located in Independence Square, together with other government offices. The government building is a UNESCO heritage site.

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Fort Nieuw Amsterdam

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21 reviews

On the banks of the Suriname River, 11 kilometres from the capital, is Nieuw Amsterdam. It is a small town known for its fort. It is a pentagonal fortress, which was built back in the XVIII century. During the Second World War, the Americans strengthened it and installed cannons, which stand here to this day. There are excursions in the fortress, it is an open-air museum.

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Brokopondo

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42 reviews

Suriname, near the town of Brokopondo, is home to one of the largest reservoirs in the world. It has an area of 1560 km². The construction of the dam was started in 1961 and finished in 1964. Its height is 54 metres. The filling of the dam once led to the flooding of several villages and the displacement of 5,000 inhabitants. Today it supplies energy to many factories and the capital of the country.

Fort Zeelandia

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362 reviews

This is the fortress-museum in Paramaribo, which was built in the early 17th century. It was to protect the trading settlement of Paramaribo. During its existence, the fortress was captured many times. But after the construction of Fort Nieuw-Amsterdam, the relevance of the fortress disappeared. Its three bastions were dismantled and the fort was turned into a barracks and then a prison. Today it is a museum.

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Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Central Suriname Nature Reserve

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42 reviews

The Central Reserve of Suriname is very popular with tourists. It has an area of 16,000 square kilometres. It is included in the UNESCO heritage list. On the territory of the reserve you can see the giant armadillo, tapir, jaguar. It is also home to more than 400 species of birds. Some of them are very rare.

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Brownsberg

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106 reviews

It is Suriname’s first national park. It is located near Paramaribo. Its territory is covered by a mountain rainforest, which is one of the largest in the world. The main attraction of the park is its picturesque waterfalls. Visitors can also swim in the river that runs through the forest. The park is home to more than 650 species of birds, animals and plants that are endemic to the area.

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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Galibi Nature Reserve

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3 reviews

The reserve is located along the Maroweine River. Its area is 4 thousand hectares. The reserve consists of marshes, lagoons and forests. There are many birds and animals in them. The most famous inhabitants are turtles. Thousands of animals live on the territory of the reserve. Among them there are even rare Bissa turtles. You can observe them in their natural environment, and the reserve itself is very important for the preservation of the population of some turtles.

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S.I.V. Mosque

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67 reviews

The wooden Keizerstraat Mosque was built in 1932. Only in 1984 it was replaced by a stone mosque. The mosque serves as the seat of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Muslim Movement and belongs to the Islamic Society of Suriname. The appearance of the mosque is exquisite and laconic. Therefore, it attracts tourists and is one of the favourite places of the residents of the city.

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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Arya Dewaker Mandir

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45 reviews

It is the largest Hindu temple in Suriname. It was officially opened on 11 February 2001. The building has an octagonal shape, so it gives the impression that it is round. This refers to the round shape of the sun, moon and earth. The three towers symbolise the dimensions that make up the universe: God, man and nature. Near the temple are a school and an orphanage.

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Tafelberg

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4 reviews

Suriname is home to the easternmost tepuis, impressive mountain plateaus with steep, often vertical slopes. Here they are huge granite domes, rounded rocks rising high above the jungle. Tepuis are very interesting to scientists from the geological and biological point of view.

Blanche Marie Vallen

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18 reviews

The waterfall is located on the Nikkeri River, about 300 kilometres from Paramaribo. This area is known for its beautiful flora and fauna. During your trip you can encounter a large number of monkeys and birds. There are 8 different species of primates and up to 200 species of feathered animals living in this part of the jungle. Marie Blanche Waterfall is a real treasure and pride of Suriname.

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