Practical Information in Paramaribo
Pack some wet-weather jungle gear for a rain-sodden trip of a lifetime across Paramaribo's bloom-filled mangrove swamp - a haven for local birdlife. Be sure to choose comfortable shoes for exploring the UNESCO heritage historical centre; a streetscape of various colonial buildings, mosques, synagogues and handsome mansion houses.
GMT
GMT -3
Money
The Surinamese Dollar (SRD) is the currency.
Visas
Each country has its own regulations and restrictions for its visitors. Find specific visa information for your destination.
Health
Travelling to (sub) tropical destinations means taking care of your health. Read more about health issues for the area you're visiting.
Electricity
127V AC, 60Hz two-pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code
+597 (national) + six-figure number (Paramaribo).
Suriname Tourist Info
Travel Insurance
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Fit In
Don lightweight cotton clothing to explore sultry Paramaribo where sky-high humidity and steamy downpours make a waterproof jacket a must. Rubber-soled boots are advisable for the snake-ridden mangrove trails of outlying swamplands. Keep a hat, sun block and mosquito spray at hand, wherever you explore.
Public Holidays 2011-2012
- Holi Phagwa 19 Mar
- Good Friday 22 Apr
- Easter Monday 25 Apr
- Labour Day 1 May
- National Union Day/Emancipation Day 1 Jul
- Id al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) 30 Aug
- Divali 26 Oct
- Id al-Adha 6 Nov
- Independence Day 25 Nov
- Christmas Day 25 Dec
- Boxing Day 26 Dec
- New Year's Day 1 Jan
