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Historic city of Paramaribo
Paramaribo is a former Dutch colonial town from the 17th and 18th centuries planted on the northern coast of tropical South America.

The original and highly characteristic street plan of the historic centre remains intact. Its buildings illustrate the gradual fusion of Dutch architectural influence with traditional local techniques and materials.

The Old City of Paramaribo, part of our Capital and your gateway to Suriname, is now undergoing loving restoration, so history comes alive in Suriname.

Surinameā€™s capital city. Now its historic old heart is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through narrow streets lined by historic buildings from past centuries of English, French and especially Dutch origin. Discover the largest wooden Cathedral in the western hemisphere, as well as impressive temples, mosques, synagogues, churches and other places of worship. Explore the 17th century Fort Zeelandia set in a picturesque setting along the Suriname River amongst neatly renovated buildings frome days gone by. Walk around many of the restored houses which were built in past centuries. Discover the local markets, or sip a drink on Waterkant (the Waterfront) as you watch the busy life on the Suriname River go by. The Palm Garden, the back yard of the Presidential Palace at the lawns of Onafhankelijkheidsplein (which translates as Independence Square) is a place to spend a pleasant hour. Make sure you plan for several days in Paramaribo during your trip.

For further details on historic Paramaribo and Surinameā€™s cultural heritage, please visit the following links:


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Online booking for hotels reservation is very usual in these modern days. Those people who might you have a much more comfortable vacation, or they are definitely traveling for joy they prefer online booking for their hotel reservation. There are many advantages of online booking which include ease and in online enquiries it can provide you different alternatives. Though, organizing a vacation can provide you with some tension particularly when you are doing hotel reservations online. But confabulating to a travel representative will easily release you from any tension.

There are more and more internets site which providesĀ online booking for your hotels reservation and then an selection for car rental. Online booking website can provide many picks and useful informations related to the place you should visit.

When you are intending to have a vacation in any location of the world, an important to keep in mind is accommodation. Accommodation is it is important once you are planning to have your vacation, it can put up more towards travel experience. It can find whether your vacation is good or not. So, when you're planning your vacation and you should do online booking for your hotel reservations you must look at this factor.

Other factor to look for in online booking is the transportation, facilities as well as eminent speed internet access, shuttle services and travel help and advice. It is a judicious decision to book in advance to avail these facilities. Plus, when you book in advance you have much time to pick out what you require you actually want that suits with the budget.

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Why would I go to Suriname?

Nature is overwhelming in Suriname. The Surinamese jungle belongs to the most beautiful in the world. It's a
tropical country and no matter the time of year it's always warm and pleasant there. Suriname is sparsely populated and its and its inhabitants form an interesting mix of friendly people with a different ethnic background. Thereā€™s no terrorism in Suriname. In fact, itā€™s one of the most relaxed countries on earth. You can enjoy some very nice food and drink a Djogo (one litre of Parbo beer) alfresco.

Is Suriname a safe country?

Suriname is a pretty safe country, but it might be wise to take the usual precautions like you would do in numerous other poor countries. Armed and violent robberies are quite common in Suriname, but itā€™s unusual that tourists become victim of this. There are drugs related crimes too, but you will probably not see any of that.

How do I stay healthy in Suriname?

Suriname is one of the few non-western countries where the tap water is drinkable. The food served in restaurants and warungs is usually safe to eat. It is a tropical country though and you need some vaccinations. There is no malaria in the northern part of the country, but if you plan to join a jungle tour, Malaria prophylaxis is recommended. Make sure you consult a doctor several weeks before departure.

Which language is spoken in Suriname?

Which language? A better question would be: how many languages! The answer is: about 19 on a population of 500.000 inhabitants. The official language is Dutch, which is also the national school language. Surinamese Dutch is a bit different from standard Dutch, which is spoken in The Netherlands and is also pronounced differently. The second language is Sranantongo. This is an English based Creole language with many Dutch, but also some Spanish, Portuguese, Jewish and African influences. This is also the lingua franca between different ethnic groups in Suriname. Today many Sranantongo speakers live in the Netherlands and many Sranantongo words are used in the street language among teenagers in the cities of Holland. Sranantongo has crossed the ocean! Other languages spoken in Suriname are Sarnami Hindustani, Surinamese Javanese and Chinese. There are several tribes of Maroons (descendants of escaped African slaves) who have there own tribal languages, like Aukan, Saramakan and Paramaccan. Furthermore there are several Amerindian tribes whose members speak languages like Carib and Arawak. Today there are also small populations of Brazilians who speak Portuguese and Colombians who speak Spanish. Donā€™t worry when you visit Suriname as a tourist: you will soon notice that many people speak English too!

What should I bring to Suriname?

The weather in Suriname is always hot and wet. There are frequent but usual brief tropical rain showers, but there will always be sunshine after. Therefore, you should bring thin cotton clothes and plenty of t-shirts. You wonā€™t need a coat or sweater in Suriname. An umbrella and rain coat can be very useful. When you join a jungle tour, bring good shoes, sandals, swimming clothes a torch and pocket knife. Itā€™s not necessary to bring a mosquito net. In the jungle camps good quality mosquito nets will be provided.

Are Surinamese Latino?

Suriname is a melting pot of cultures and religions. About 27% of the people are Hindustani. These are the descendants of East Indians. 18% are Creole (black and white). There are Javanese, Chinese and Boeroes (descendants of Dutch farmers). There are also small populations of Lebanese, Colombians, Brazilians and Dutch. Suriname has several tribes of Amerindians, and tribes of Maroons (descendants of escaped African slaves). Today there are also many Surinamese of mixed origin (Moksi).

What should I bring to Suriname?

The weather in Suriname is always hot and wet. There are frequent but usual brief tropical rain showers, but there will always be sunshine after. Therefore, you should bring thin cotton clothes and plenty of t-shirts. You wonā€™t need a coat or sweater in Suriname. An umbrella and rain coat can be very useful. When you join a jungle tour, bring good shoes, sandals, swimming clothes a torch and pocket knife. Itā€™s not necessary to bring a mosquito net. In the jungle camps good quality mosquito nets will be provided.

Can I do my internship in Suriname?

Yes, there are permanently foreign students in Suriname for a practical period. Many of them come from The Netherlands or Belgium. Doing an internship in Suriname will be an experience you will never forget. There are internships possible on all levels and in al branches like journalism, tourism, healthcare, nature protection and business. There are several traineeship offices which can provide help by finding an internship and housing.

Are flights to Suriname expensive?

Prices of airline tickets to Suriname have always been high, due to the KLM/Suriname Airways monopoly on this route. The last couple of years they have dropped a bit, but due to high petrol prices and the fact that Martinair stopped its services to Paramaribo recently, you won't find tickets of ā‚¬ 400,-- or ā‚¬ 600,-- any longer . With a bit of luck you might find a ticket for a reasonable price, but this depends of the season. During school holidays and around Christmas prices are often much higher. Sometimes discount tickets are sold, but you have to react fast to obtain one. Prices of airline tickets fluctuate daily today. There are only 2 airline companies who offer regular flights from Amsterdam to Paramaribo: KLM and Surinam Airways (SLM). You can compare prices and book online on the website of the World Ticket Center. World Ticket Center has an office in the center of Amsterdam and is a well known and reliable company.

Is Suriname an expensive country?

Suriname is moderately expensive. Many products are imported from abroad and are obviously quite expensive. This is for example the case for products you buy in supermarkets, electronics, hardware and other consumer goods. Local products you buy on markets are often much cheaper. Eating and drinking in restaurants or take away food from Chinese eateries and from Javanese warungs is usually not expensive. In Suriname, a rented house is very cheap (about ā‚¬ 150,- a week). A 4 day tour by plane to a remote jungle resort will cost about
ā‚¬ 486, -. Thatā€™s not that expensive when you realise, those trips are well organized and almost everything is included in the price.

Is Suriname a backpackerā€™s paradise?

Suriname is a great country for adventurous travellers, but is not a typical ā€œLonely Planet destinationā€. Paramaribo is the only real town of the country and even Paramaribo offers you the opportunity to enjoy a village like atmosphere. During your trip you will spend quite some time in Paramaribo and from there you can make trips to other parts of the country. The number of tourist is rising recently, but most tourist still come from The Netherlands. When you rent a holiday home or if you stay in hotels, you can travel with suitcases. If you are on a round trip, 2 large bags or a large backpack might come in handy. When you join a multiple day tour into the jungle, you might travel with a bag or medium sized rucksack and a small daypack.

Is it better to join a package tour?

Package tours are offered by travel agencies in The Netherlands. In Germany and Suisse organized tours are offered by a few rare agencies. A package tour will offer you an efficient way to see much of the country for a reasonable price. Itā€™s also possible to travel to Suriname and to make arrangements with local travel agencies. Itā€™s not possible to go into the jungle by yourself. You will need an experienced guide who knows the territory and the tribal leaders in the remote areas. For your stay in Suriname you can rent a house (which is very popular among tourists) or you can go to a guesthouse or hotel in Paramaribo. It might be a good idea to call before departure or to make reservations. The staff in hotels and guesthouses often speak English.

Is it necessary to rent a car in Suriname?

Not necessarily. Chances are that there is a bus stop close to your rented house or hotel. There are also many taxi companies in Suriname. Make sure you deal wit a reliable company. Itā€™s quite common in Suriname that private car owners work as a taxi driver besides their regular jobs. Ask your neighbours if they know someone who can bring you! Students and volunteers often hire bicycles in Paramaribo or buy a cheap used one. If you are planning to make multiple day trips or want to visit family, then a rented car can be very useful. You can make International online reservations at: Holiday Cars Autoverhuur and World Ticket Center.

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